Repair Procedures: Removal

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the crash pad and related parts.

Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the cluster fascia panel.
(Refer to Body - " CLUSTER FASCIA PANEL ")
Remove the center air vent duct assembly (B) after removing the crash pad garnish (A).

Fig 1: Locating Center Air Vent Duct Assembly And Crash Pad Garnish
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Disconnect the center air vent duct assembly connector (A).

Fig 2: Locating Center Air Vent Duct Assembly Connector
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Loosen the screws after removing the audio/AVN upper panel (A).

Fig 3: Locating Audio/AVN Upper Panel With Screws
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Remove the audio/AVN head unit (A) after loosening the screws.

Fig 4: Locating Audio/AVN Head Unit With Screws
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Disconnect the connectors (A) from audio/AVN head unit.

Fig 5: Locating Audio/AVN Head Unit Connectors
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