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Sound System Amplifier

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View of removed amplifier:

Fig 1: View Of Amplifier

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Removal

Do the following before starting the procedure:

-- Turn off the ignition and all electric consumers and remove the key.

Amplifier is installed under front left seat.

-- Move seat into uppermost and rearmost position.

-- Unclip cover in -direction of arrow- at bottom of seat.

Fig 2: Unclipping Cover On Seat At Bottom

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-- Remove screws -arrows- on amplifier.

Fig 3: Removing Bolts On Amplifier

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-- Pull out the amplifier just far enough until the connectors are accessible.

-- Disengage connectors at amplifier -arrows- and remove them.

Fig 4: Identifying Electrical Connections At Amplifier

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-- Remove amplifier.

Installation

-- Make sure that the amplifier is slid correctly into notch on bracket -arrows- when installing.

Fig 5: Installing Amplifier R12

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Remaining installation in reverse order of removal.