Radio/Stereo: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: USE ONLY PROPERLY INSTALLED FCC APPROVED RADIO TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT USE OF OTHER TRANSMITTING EQUIPMENT MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO MALFUNCTION OR STALL. IF THE ENGINE STALLS, POWER BRAKE AND POWER STEERING ASSIST WILL STOP. CONSULT YOUR AUTHORIZED DEALER BEFORE INSTALLING ANY RADIO TRANSMITTER.

SPECIAL SERVICE TOOL(S) REQUIRED
Description Tool Number
Radio Removing Tool T87P-19061-A


1. Disconnect battery ground cable.







2. Install Radio Removing Tool T87P-19061-A into radio face plate. Push tools in approximately 25.4 mm (1 inch) to release retaining clips.

CAUTION: Do not use excessive force when installing Radio Removing Tool T87P-19061-A as this will damage retaining clips, making radio chassis removal difficult and may cause damage.

3. Apply a light spreading force on tools and pull radio chassis out of instrument panel.





4. Disconnect wiring connectors and antenna cable and remove the radio chassis.

INSTALLATION
1. Connect wiring connectors and antenna cable to radio chassis.
2. Slide radio chassis into instrument panel, ensuring that rear radio chassis support is engaged on lower Support rail.
3. Push radio chassis inward until retaining clips are fully engaged.
4. Connect battery ground cable.