Radio/Stereo: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.


1. Record customer defined presets.
2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.






3. Remove the radio by performing the following:
- Using Special Tool 9241 Radio Removal tool, insert the tools into the slots with the jagged edge toward the center of the radio until a slight click is heard.
- Gently pull the rings along on the radio tools to dislodge radio.
4. Disconnect the radio harness connectors.
5. Remove the radio from the vehicle.








6. To remove the radio tools, depress the flexible metal tabs on each side of the radio.

INSTALLATION






1. Connect the radio harness connectors.
2. Align and gently guide the radio into the radio opening.
3. Push in on the radio fully until it clicks into place.
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
5. Restore customer defined presets.