Canada - Entertainment - Clarification Radio Faceplate Removal

Bulletin
0555

Issue Date
2002-07-15

Market
Canada

Reference
BC-02-004

Model
ES300

Year Range
2002

Component
BC, BE

Subject:
CLARIFICATION OF RADIO FACEPLATE REMOVAL

To reduce the possibility of damage to the radio receiver control panel or head unit, follow the removal procedure below whenever the radio head unit needs to be removed.

APPLICABLE VEHICLES: 2002 model year ES300 vehicles.

REPAIR PROCEDURE:
1. Remove air conditioner control assembly. (See the Repair Manual.)
2. Confirm "shipping mode" (if replacing head unit). (See the Repair Manual.)
3. Remove radio receiver control panel.







a) Remove the 4 bolts located along the bottom side of the control panel. (They may be difficult to see. See illustration.)
b) Using a molding remover, disengage the 4 clips securing the control panel to the dash and remove the control panel with head unit, then disconnect the connectors.

NOTE:
To prevent damage to the radio faceplate, DO NOT pull solely on the upper portion of the faceplate. Equal pressure should be applied on the upper and lower portions.


NOTE:
Issue of this Technical Service Bulletin is to ensure that proper repair information is available. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE AN AUTHORIZATION FOR REPAIR. Normal provisions of the formal warranty policy, as applicable, will apply.