Stereo Component Amplifier: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Lexus LS 600hL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT MAT SUB-ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER LH (See REMOVAL )
DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
NOTE:
- After the power switch is turned OFF, the HDD navigation system requires approximately 6 minutes to record various types of memory and settings. As a result, after turning the power switch OFF, wait 6 minutes or more before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting the cable some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected (see INITIALIZATION ).
REMOVE ROPE HOOK (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE ROPE HOOK ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE DECK TRIM SIDE BOARD RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LIGHT ASSEMBLY (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE NO. 1 COOLER COVER (w/ Rear Cooler) (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE BATTERY SERVICE HOLE COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE FRONT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER ASSEMBLY RH (See REMOVAL )
REMOVE STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET
1. Disconnect the connectors
2. Remove the 4 nuts and amplifier with bracket
  
  Fig 1: Locating Nuts And Amplifier With Bracket
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE NO. 1 AMPLIFIER BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 screws and bracket.
  
  Fig 2: Locating Screws And No. 1 Amplifier Bracket
  Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
REMOVE NO. 2 AMPLIFIER BRACKET
1. Remove the 2 screws and bracket