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Radio Volume Compensator Interior Noise Microphone Replacement



Radio Volume Compensator Interior Noise Microphone Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the floor console bezel.
2. Remove the floor console cupholder.
3. Remove the floor console storage bin.
4. Remove the floor console end panel.
5. Move the drivers seat fully forward.
6. Reposition the inboard seat track trim (1) in order to gain access to the rear console side panel screw (2).
7. Remove the rear console side panel screw.




8. Move the drivers seat to the fully rearward.
9. Remove the front console side panel screw (1).

Important: The floor console drivers side trim panel can not be removed until the noise compensation microphone electrical connector hold down clip is released from the console.

10. Carefully pull outward on the trim panel to release the trim panel clips.




11. Release the microphone electrical connector clip from the console.
12. Disconnect the radio volume compensator microphone (2) electrical connector.
13. Remove the screws (1) that retaining the radio volume compensator microphone (2) to the floor console trim panel.
14. Remove the radio volume compensator microphone (2) from the floor console side trim panel.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the radio volume compensator microphone (2) to the floor console side trim panel.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Install the radio volume compensator microphone screws (1).

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

3. Align the side trim panel to the floor console and connect the radio volume compensator microphone (2) electrical connector.
4. Install the electrical connector hold down clip to the floor console.
5. Align the trim panel to the floor console, push the panel towards the floor console to engage the panel clips.




6. Install the front console side panel screw (1).

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




7. Move the front seat fully forward.
8. Install the rear console side panel screw (2).

Tighten the retaining screw to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

9. Reposition the inboard seat track trim (1).
10. Install the floor console storage bin.
11. Install the floor console end panel.
12. Install the floor console cupholder.
13. Install the floor console bezel.