Radio - Removal

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 negative battery (ground) cable. Wait two minutes for the airbag system capacitor to discharge before performing further diagnosis or service. This is the only sure way to disable the airbag system. Failure to follow these instructions may result in accidental airbag deployment and possible serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: REQ radios only must be put into "Transportation Mode" before removal. With Ignition in RUN or ACCESSORY, press SET and DISK simultaneously until the radio displays "TRANSPORTATION" on the display or for 5 seconds.





1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel bezel. Instrument Panel Bezel - Removal.
3. Remove the radio mounting fasteners.

CAUTION: Pulling the antenna cable straight out of the radio without pulling on the locking antenna connector could damage the cable or radio.

4. Disconnect the antenna cable(s).
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors and remove the radio.