Radio/Stereo: Service and Repair

Audio Unit Removal and Installation
1. Lock the CD changer unit mechanism (if so equipped) prior to removing a malfunctioning CD changer unit. Refer to "LOCKING CD CHANGER UNIT MECHANISM".
2. Remove upper cluster lid C by firmly grasping and carefully pulling rearward from instrument panel.
3. Disconnect hazard switch connector.
4. Remove lower cluster lid C by firmly grasping and carefully pulling rearward from instrument panel.




5. Remove six screws and remove audio unit and storage bin/CD changer as an assembly
6. Disconnect audio unit connectors.






CAUTION: Do not pry or forcibly remove heater A/C control bezel from audio unit face plate or audio unit damage could result.

7. Release two tabs using a screwdriver and carefully remove heater A/C control bezel from audio unit face plate.
8. Remove brackets from audio unit and remove audio unit.
9. Install in reverse order of removal.

LOCKING CD CHANGER UNIT MECHANISM


CAUTION:
- Prior to removing a malfunctioning CD changer unit that will be shipped for repair, the changer mechanism MUST BE LOCKED to prevent the mechanism from being damaged during shipping.
- If a CD is jammed or unable to be removed from the unit, do NOT lock the changer mechanism. If the unit is to be shipped for repair, carefully package the unit to prevent vibration and shock.

1. Eject and remove any CDs from the CD changer unit.
2. Turn ignition switch OFF. Wait until CD changer unit display is off and mechanism stops moving (mechanism sound stops).
3. Press any one of the disc selection buttons once. When a display shows on the CD changer unit, press the same disc selection button again within 5 seconds.
- The changer mechanism will lock itself within 10 seconds.
4. After mechanism stops moving (mechanism sound stops), disconnect the CD changer unit connectors.
5. Remove CD changer unit.


NOTE: After installing a new or remanufactured CD changer unit, switching the CD changer unit ON will automatically unlock the mechanism. A special unlocking procedure is not required.