Radio Replacement (With RPO Code U3Q, U3R, U3S)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the instrument panel (IP) center trim plate.
2. Remove the console trim plate.
3. Remove the HVAC control and the navigation radio bracket screws (1).
4. Partially remove the HVAC control and the navigation 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 navigation radio and the HVAC control assembly.




6. Remove the navigation radio to mounting bracket nuts
7. Remove the navigation radio from the radio bracket.

IMPORTANT: New and remanufactured navigation radios do not include the mounting studs or nuts. The hardware will need to be transferred 10 the replacement navigation radio.

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

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the mounting hardware to the navigation radio.
2. Install the navigation radio to the mounting bracket.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the navigation radio mounting bracket nuts.

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




4. Partially install the navigation radio in order to connect antennas and electrical connectors.




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

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

7. Install the console trim plate.
8. Install the instrument panel center trim plate.

For a description of the RPO Code(s) shown in this article or any of the images therein, refer to the RPO Code List found at Vehicle/Application ID". RPO Codes