Radio Replacement (With RPO Code U45)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the instrument panel center trim plate. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - IP Center in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.
2. Remove the console trim plate.
3. Remove the heater and A/C (HVAC) control and the radio bracket fasteners (1).
4. Pull the heater and A/C (HVAC) control and the radio assembly (2) away from the IP in order to access the antenna and the electrical connections.




5. Disconnect the antennas and the electrical connectors from the radio and the HVAC control assembly.




6. Remove the radio to mounting bracket fasteners
7. Remove the radio from the radio bracket.

IMPORTANT: New and remanufactured radios do not come with mounting brackets, studs or nuts. The hardware will need to be transferred to the replacement radio.

8. If the radio is to be replaced, remove the hardware from the radio.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the mounting hardware to the radio.
2. Install the radio to the radio / HVAC mounting bracket.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the radio to mounting bracket fasteners.

Tighten
Tighten the radio fasteners to 5 N.m (44 lb in).




4. Connect the electrical connectors and antennas to the radio and the A/C control assembly.




5. Install the HVAC control / radio assembly (2) to the IP.
6. Install the HVAC control / Radio assembly (2) to IP fasteners (1).

Tighten
Tighten the fasteners (1) to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

7. Install the console trim plate.
8. Install the instrument panel center trim plate. Refer to Trim Panel Replacement - IP Center in Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators.