Part 5: Replace the System Microphone
Part 5: Replace the system microphone42. Turn the ignition OFF.
43. Remove / snap loose the finisher shown in Figure 22.
^ Use a plastic trim tool as needed.
44. Remove the microphone from the finisher.
45. Fully open (slide back) the sunroof.
46. Carefully snap loose the headlining along the front of the sunroof opening at the 3 spots shown in Figure 24.
47. Push the microphone through the roof console so it is above the headlining.
48. Remove both sun visor holders - twist 1/4 turn to remove.
49. Carefully pull the headlining down just enough to look in and locate the microphone connector.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to crease the headlining.
50. Carefully slide the connector to the right (towards the passenger side) to disengage it from its mount.
6 It may be tight on the mount, but it just slides to the right to disengage.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to crease the headlining.
51. Carefully reach in above the headlining and pull out the microphone.
CAUTION:
Be careful not to crease the headlining.
52. Disconnect the old microphone and discard.
53. Install the new microphone in reverse order.
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.