Repair Procedures: Removal

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Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
Remove the floor console assembly.
(Refer to Body - "FLOOR CONSOLE ASSEMBLY ")
Disconnect the connectors (A) from the floor console assembly.

Fig 1: Disconnect Connectors From Floor Console Assembly
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Remove the multimedia bracket (A) after loosening the mounting screws (2EA).

Fig 2: Remove Multimedia Bracket Mounting Screws
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Remove the multimedia jack (A) after pushing the multimedia jack in the direction of the arrow.

Fig 3: Push Multimedia Jack

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