CD Changer: Service and Repair

CD Autochanger (If Equipped) Removal and Installation

CAUTION: Prior to removing a malfunctioning CD autochanger to be shipped for repair, the changer mechanism MUST BE LOCKED to prevent the mechanism from being damaged during shipping. Refer to "LOCKING CD AUTOCHANGER MECHANISM".

1. Remove upper cluster lid C by firmly grasping and carefully pulling rearward from instrument panel.
2. Remove lower cluster lid C by firmly grasping and carefully pulling rearward from instrument panel.




3. Remove six screws and remove audio unit and storage bin or CD autochanger (if equipped) as an assembly.
4. Disconnect audio unit connectors and CD autochanger connectors (if equipped).

CAUTION: Be sure to disconnect the harness connectors before disconnecting the antenna connector or damage may result to audio unit.




5. Release two tabs using a screwdriver and carefully remove heater A/C control bezel from audio unit face plate.

CAUTION: Do not pry or forcibly remove heater A/C control bezel from audio unit face plate or audio unit damage could result.

6. Remove brackets from audio unit and CD autochanger (if equipped).
7. Install in reverse order of removal.

CAUTION: Be sure to connect the antenna connector before connecting the harness connectors or damage may result to audio unit.

LOCKING CD AUTOCHANGER MECHANISM

CAUTION:
- Prior to removing a malfunctioning CD autochanger to be shipped for repair, the changer mechanism MUST BE LOCKED to prevent the mechanism from being damaged during shipping.
- If a CD is jammed or unable to be removed from the CD autochanger, do NOT lock the changer mechanism. If the CD autochanger is to be shipped for repair, carefully package the CD autochanger to prevent vibration and shock.

1. Eject and remove any CDs from the CD autochanger unit.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF. Wait until CD autochanger display is off and mechanism stops moving (mechanism sound stops).
3. Press any one of the disc selection buttons once. When a display shows on the CD autochanger unit, press the same disc selection button again within 5 seconds.
- The changer mechanism will lock itself within 10 seconds.

4. After mechanism stops moving (mechanism sound stops), disconnect the CD autochanger connectors.
5. Remove the CD autochanger unit.

NOTE: After installing a new or remanufactured CD autochanger unit, switching the CD autochanger ON will automatically unlock the mechanism. A special unlocking procedure is not required.