Amplifier: Service and Repair

STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY

REPLACEMENT

HINT:
- The installation procedures are the removal procedures in reverse order. However, only installation procedures requiring additional information are included.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL

CAUTION: Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to prevent airbag and seat belt pretensioner activation.

2. REMOVE REAR FLOOR FINISH PLATE
3. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT
4. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER LH
5. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER RH
6. REMOVE SPARE WHEEL COVER ASSEMBLY
7. REMOVE TOOL BOX COVER
8. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY REAR
9. REMOVE TONNEAU COVER ASSEMBLY
10. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM COVER INNER LOWER
11. REMOVE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR MAT

12. REMOVE STEREO COMPONENT AMPLIFIER ASSEMBLY




a. Remove the 2 bolts and nut.




b. Disconnect the 2 connectors, then remove the amplifier.




13. REMOVE AMPLIFIER BRACKET NO.1
a. Remove the 2 screws and bracket.




14. REMOVE AMPLIFIER BRACKET NO.2
a. Remove the 2 screws and bracket.

15. CONNECT CABLE TO NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
16. PERFORM INITIALIZATION Programming and Relearning

NOTE: Certain systems need to be initialized after disconnecting and reconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal.