Amplifier: Service and Repair

Radio Speaker Amplifier Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the left-hand side carpet trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement (Battery Replacement).
3. Disengage the battery harness retainer (2) securing the harness to the amplifier mounting bracket (1).
4. Remove the bolts (3) securing the amplifier mounting bracket to the vehicle.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector from the amplifier.
6. Remove the amplifier and bracket assembly.




7. Loosen the screws (1) holding the amplifier to the mounting bracket.

Note: Slide the amplifier upward to release the screw heads from the slots in the mounting bracket.

8. Remove the amplifier from the mounting bracket.

Installation Procedure





Note: Insert the amplifier screw heads (1) into the mounting bracket slots and slide the amplifier downward to secure the screw heads into the slots in the mounting bracket.

1. Install the amplifier to the mounting bracket.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Tighten the amplifier to mounting bracket retaining screws (1) to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).




3. Install the amplifier and bracket assembly (1).
4. Connect the electrical connector to the amplifier.
5. Install the amplifier mounting bracket to vehicle retaining bolts (3) and tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb ft).

Note: Make sure the retainer (2) securing the harness to the amplifier mounting bracket (1) engages correctly.

6. Connect the battery harness to the amplifier bracket assembly.
7. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement (Battery Replacement).
8. Install the left-hand side carpet trim. Refer to Rear Compartment Side Trim Panel Replacement (Service and Repair).
9. Refer to Control Module References (Programming and Relearning).