Audio System (Service Information): Amplifier: Removal: Notes

Fig 1: Removing/Installing Foam Insulating Panel

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Un-snap and remove the carpeted floor mat from the passenger footwell.
Un-tuck the carpeting in the passenger footwell, and fold the carpet down to expose the foam insulation.
Remove the foam insulating panel.

Fig 2: Identifying Retaining Nuts
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NOTE: It is not necessary to remove the electrical connectors to rotate the base plate in the passenger footwell.
Remove the plastic retaining nuts (1) from the floor panel and rotate the base plate exposing the amplifier.

Fig 3: Identifying Amplifier Retaining Screws
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Remove the four amplifier retaining screws (1) from the base plate, and disconnect the amplifier harness connector.
Remove the amplifier from the base plate.