Entertainment Systems: Audio: Removal

CAUTION: Before handling the airbag system components, refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM". < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >

Disconnect the ground cable from battery and wait for at least 60 seconds before starting work. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For models other than STI model, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the cover assembly - instrument panel LWR driver and the knee airbag module. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Knee Airbag Module. >
Remove the glove box. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Glove Box. >
Remove the center grille assembly. < Ref. to CENTER GRILLE ASSEMBLY , REMOVAL, Air Vent Grille. >
Remove the audio assembly.
1. Attach the protective tape (a) to the cover - shift lever.
2. Remove the screws and bolts, release the claws, and partially pull out the audio assembly.
  NOTE: Release the claw by using a clip remover wrapped with protective tape.
3. Disconnect the connectors, and remove the audio assembly.
  
  Fig 1: Locating Audio Assembly Connectors
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Remove the screws, and then remove the audio bracket.

Fig 2: Locating Audio Bracket Screws
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NOTE: When sending the audio for repair, remove the audio bracket and heater control assembly, and install on the vehicle as shown in the Fig 3 below. < Ref. to REMOVAL , Control Panel. >

Fig 3: Identifying Audio Bracket And Heater Control Assembly
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