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Audio Unit Removal and Installation: Notes

  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.
    Fig 1: Removing Audio Unit and Storage Bin/CD Changer
    G02053697Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.
  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.
    Fig 2: Releasing Tabs
    G02053698Courtesy of NISSAN MOTOR CO., U.S.A.