Part 5: Replace the System Microphone

Part 5: Replace the system microphone (for G37 Convertible)





a. Turn the ignition OFF.

b. Remove / snap loose (with a plastic trim tool) the map lamp assembly.

c. Replace the microphone and the map lamp finisher with the ones listed in the Parts Information.

d. Reinstall the map lamp assembly.

NOTE:
If needed, see section AV in the Service Manual for additional information.

e. Skip to Part 6.

Part 5: Replace the system microphone (for all except G37 Convertible)

NOTE:
The photos used in this section are of a M37/56. These photos are also representative (similar) for all other applied vehicles except the G37 Convertible.

1. Turn the ignition OFF.





2. Remove / snap loose the map lamp finisher shown in Figure M2.

^ Use a plastic trim tool as needed.





3. Remove the microphone from the map lamp finisher.

4. Fully open (slide back) the sunroof.





5. Carefully snap loose the headlining along the front of the sunroof opening at the 3 spots shown in Figure M4.





6. Push the microphone through the roof console so it is above the headlining.





7. Remove both sun visor holders - twist 1/4 turn to remove.





8. Carefully pull the headlining down just enough to look in and locate the microphone connector.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to crease the headlining.

9. Carefully slide the connector to the right (towards the passenger side) to disengage it from its mount.

^ It may be tight on the mount, but it just slides to the right to disengage.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to crease the headlining.





10. Carefully reach in above the headlining and pull out the microphone.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to crease the headlining.

11. Disconnect the old microphone and discard.

12. Install the new microphone in reverse order.

^ Make sure to use the new microphone listed in the Parts Information.

^ Make sure to use the new map lamp finisher listed in the Parts Information.

IMPORTANT:
Make sure the microphone is firmly snapped into place. If the microphone is loose, it could pick up extra noise from an unintended source.

CAUTION:
Be careful not to crease the headlining.