Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Audio Unit Removal/Installation
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations (see COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ), and the precautions and procedures (see PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.
- Put on gloves to protect your hands.
- Take care not to scratch the dashboard and related parts.
- Lay a workshop towel under the parts when working on them to protect the face panel from scratches or other damage.
- Eject all the CDs before removing the audio unit and CD changer to prevent damaging the CD player's load mechanism.
- If you are replacing the audio unit, write down the audio presets (if possible), and enter them into the new audio unit.
- Make sure you have the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
- Remove the instrument panel (see INSTRUMENT PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
- Remove the bolts, then pull out the audio unit (A) and navigation display (B) (with navigation) or center pocket (C) (without navigation).
With navigation
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Without navigation (6CD type)
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Without navigation (1 CD type)
- Disconnect the connectors (D), then remove the audio unit.
- Remove the bolts, and the audio unit (A) and the hazard warning switch (B) (with navigation).
With navigation
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Without navigation (6CD type and 1CD type)
- Install the audio unit in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:
- Make sure all connectors and antenna lead are secure.
- Enter the anti-theft codes for the audio system and the navigation system (if equipped).
- Set the clock (on vehicles without navigation).
- Give the new anti-theft codes to the customer.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.