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Radio/Stereo: Service and Repair

RADIO REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Perform the radio set up procedure for new and reinstalled radios. Refer to Radio Setup.




1. Remove the instrument panel accessory trim plate.
2. Remove the screws from the radio.
3. Remove the radio from the instrument panel.




4. Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness connector and the antenna cable connector from the radio.
5. Remove the radio from the instrument panel.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Position the radio to the instrument panel.
2. Connect the instrument panel wiring harness connector and the antenna cable connector to the radio.

IMPORTANT: If the radio locator tab is difficult to align to the instrument panel locator opening, pull the radio toward you and reposition the antenna cable.

3. Install the radio to the instrument panel. Align the radio locator tab to the instrument panel locator opening while pressing the radio into the instrument panel until fully seated.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.




4. Install the screws to the radio.

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

5. Install the instrument panel accessory trim plate.
6. Preform the radio set up procedure for new and reinstalled radios. Refer to Radio Setup.