For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
- Disconnect the radio ground strap spade terminal from the rear of the radio.
- Adjust the front seats to the most rearward position.
- Remove the right lower trim panel extension by pulling outward at dual lock locations.
- Rotate the panel outward to disengage the hinges from the console.
- At the instrument panel junction block, disconnect the bolt/ground strap ring terminal from the lower H-Brace hole.
- Unroute the ground strap by gently pulling the spade terminal end through the H-Brace upper hole.
Installation Procedure
- Route the ground strap from the upper H-Brace hole, up to the radio area by putting the spade terminal end through the hole.
- Connect the bolt/ground strap ring terminal to the lower H-Brace hole into IPFB.
- Make sure there is no excess slack in the ground strap.
- Install the right lower trim panel extension by inserting the hinges into the console.
- Close the extension panel and push in at the dual lock locations.
- Connect the radio ground strap spade terminal, antenna, and the electrical connectors to the rear of the radio.
- Install the radio. Refer to Radio Replacement .
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the radio ground strap-to-H-brace fasteners to 2.2 N·m
(19 lb in).
