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Radio, Removing and Installing



Radio, Removing and Installing

CAUTION:
Before beginning repairs on the electrical system:
- Obtain the anti-theft radio security code.
- Switch off all electrical consumers.
- Switch ignition off and remove ignition key.
- Disconnect negative ( - ) battery terminal.
- When disconnecting and reconnecting battery terminals, observe all applicable Notes and torque specifications, as well as instructions on performing OBD program and electrical system function checks as specified.

NOTE: If radio is exchanged or replaced

- Anti-theft security code for new radio must be entered before use. Be sure to advise customer of new security code.
- Confirm radio coding for sound system functions using On Board Diagnostic program function 07 "Code Control Module".
- Radio sound system coding must be performed to account for presence of CD changer (if installed), Monsoon system (where applicable) and interior sound field differences between models.

NOTE: Before removing the radio obtain anti-theft security code from customer - vehicle papers. If the radio has been replaced, always activate the anti-theft coding. Be sure to advise customer of new security code.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items needed







Radio release tool T10057.

Removing







- Slide radio release tool T10057 into release slots -arrows- until they engage.
- Pull radio out of instrument panel using grip rings of release tools.

NOTE:
- The radio release tool T10057 must not be pushed to the side or tilted.
- To remove the release tools from the radio the locating lugs on the side of the radio must be pressed inward.

- Disconnect electrical connections and antenna cable from rear of radio.

Installing
- Reconnect electrical connectors and antenna cable to radio.
- Slide radio level into instrument panel until it engages properly in assembly frame.
- Input anti-theft security code.
- Confirm radio coding for sound system functions using On Board Diagnostic program function 07 "Code Control Module" using VAS 5051/5052 Scan Tools (ST) or Vehicle Diagnostic Testing and Information System in operating mode "Guided Fault Finding"

NOTE: Radio sound system coding must be performed to account for presence of CD changer (if installed), Monsoon system (where applicable) and interior sound field differences between models.