Radio/Navigation Systems -R- / -J503-: Removing

Perform the following steps before starting:

-- Remove any CD's that may still be in the unit.

-- Turn off the ignition and all electrical consumers and remove the key.

Perform the following:

-- Remove the center console cover -arrows- using the Trim Removal Wedge 3409.

-- Remove the cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Center Console Cover -Arrows- Using 3409, Removal

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-- Disconnect the connector from the center console cover -arrows- and remove it.

Fig 2: Disconnect The Connector From The Center Console Cover -Arrows

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows- from the radio/radio-navigation system.

Fig 3: Identifying Radio/Radio-Navigation System Bolts

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-- Pull the radio/radio-navigation system out of the installation slot just far enough so that the connectors on the back are accessible.

-- Press the connector lock -arrows- together in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 4: Identifying Electrical Connection Lock

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-- Move the locking bracket in the direction of -arrow- up and disconnect the connector.

Fig 5: Identifying Mounting Bracket Rotated Up And Disconnected Electrical Connection

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-- Disconnect the connectors -arrows- from the antenna connections.

Fig 6: Disengaging Antenna Cable Electrical Connection Lock

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