Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the center fascia upper panel.
(Refer to Body - "CENTER FASCIA PANEL ")
Remove the audio head unit (A) after loosening the screws.

Fig 1: Locating Audio Head Unit With Screws
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Remove the audio head unit after disconnecting the connectors and antenna cable (A).

Fig 2: Locating Connectors And Antenna Cable

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NOTE: When the compact disc is not ejected, do not remove it by force.