Radio Replacement (With RPO Code U45)

RADIO REPLACEMENT (U45)

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the instrument panel (IP) center trim plate.
2. Remove the console trim plate.
3. Remove the heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) control and the radio bracket screws (1).
4. Pull the HVAC control and the radio assembly (2) away from the IP in order to access the antenna and the electrical connections.




5. Disconnect the antennas and the electrical connectors from the radio and the HVAC control assembly.




6. Remove the radio to mounting bracket nuts
7. Remove the radio from the radio/HVAC control mounting bracket.
8. If the radio is to be replaced, remove the hardware from the radio.

IMPORTANT: New and remanufactured radios do not come with mounting brackets, studs or nuts. The hardware will need to be transferred to the replacement radio.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the mounting hardware to the radio.
2. Install the radio to the radio / HVAC mounting bracket.
3. Install the radio to mounting bracket nuts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the radio nuts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).




4. Connect the electrical connectors and antennas to the radio and the HVAC control assembly.




5. Install the HVAC control/radio assembly (2) to the IP.
6. Install the HVAC control/Radio assembly (2) to IP screws (1).

Tighten
Tighten the screws (1) to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

7. Install the console trim plate.
8. Install the instrument panel center trim plate.