Stereo Amplifier Removal and Installation

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before doing repairs or service.

NOTE:
When working on electronic components, make sure the work area is clean and dust free.
Make sure your hands are clean and free of oils and grease.

3. Rear Vent Joint Duct A - Remove

4. Rear Heater Joint Duct A - Remove

9. Dashboard/Steering Hanger Beam - move
1.
Loosen the special bolts (A) until they disengage from the threads on the hanger beam side bracket (B), and engage the inside threads of the collar bolts (C). The thread lock on the special bolts makes the special bolts and the collar bolts turn together.
2.
Continue loosening the special bolts to turn the collar bolts into the fixed space adjusters (D) until the collar bolts engage the stops (E). This creates a gap (F) between the collar bolts and the body.
3.
Loosen the special bolts to disengage them from the collar bolts, then remove them.
4.
Check that the collar bolts (A) are seated in the fixed space adjusters (B).
NOTE: If either collar bolt was not seated, replace the special bolts.
5.
If necessary, insert an 8 mm hex wrench to the collar bolt.
6.
Gently turn the wrench counterclockwise. If the wrench turns easily, continue turning the collar bolt.
7.
Remove the bolts (A, B).
8.
Remove the center joint bracket bolts (A).
9.
Remove the nut (A).
10.
Remove the bolt (B).
11.
Pull slightly out the dashboard/steering hanger beam from the passenger side.

10. Stereo Amplifier - Remove
1.
Disconnect the connecters (A) from the stereo amplifier.
2.
Remove the rear vent joint duct B (B).
3.
Remove the nuts (A).
4.
Remove the bolts (B).

11. All Removed Parts - Install

Special bolt tightening on passenger's side
1.
Install the parts in the reverse order of removal.
NOTE:
Make sure the dashboard fits onto the guide pins correctly.
Before tightening the bolts, make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.
Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly.
Before reinstalling the dashboard, screw the special bolts (A) into the collar bolts (B), and check that they turn together. If they do not turn together, replace the special bolts.
Before reinstalling the dashboard, be sure the collar bolt on the passenger's side can be screwed/unscrewed lightly by hand, and then screw them into the space adjuster (C) fully by hand. Do not tighten them with any tools.
After setting the dashboard/steering hanger beam in the body, install all of the mounting bolts but do not tighten them. First tighten the driver's side bracket bolts to the specified torque. Next, tighten the special bolts to turn the collar bolts. As you tighten the bolts, the collar bolts screw out of the fixed space adjuster until they contact the body. Continue tightening the special bolts to the specified torque.
After tightening the dashboard mounting bolts, tighten the center joint bracket mounting bolts, and then tighten the center frame mounting bolts.
Do the 12 Volt battery terminal reconnection procedures.
Check for any DTCs that may have been set during repairs, and clear them.