Telematics Communication Unit Removal/Installation: Notes

Disconnect the negative battery terminal. (See NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION .)
Remove the following parts.
1. Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Glove compartment (without passenger-side knee air bag module) (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
6. Passenger side lower panel (See LOWER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the fastener.

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Remove the passenger-side front heat duct No. 2 (B).
Remove the hose.
Remove the bolts.
Type A

Fig 1: Telematics Communication Unit Bolts With Torque Specifications (Type A)
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Type B

Fig 2: Telematics Communication Unit Bolts With Torque Specifications (Type B)
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Move the telematics communication unit in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure below.
Disconnect the connectors.
Remove the wiring harness clip.
Remove the telematics communication unit and the bracket as a single unit.
Remove the bolts.
Type A

Fig 3: Telematics Communication Unit Bolts With Torque Specifications (Type A)
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Type B

Fig 4: Telematics Communication Unit Bolts With Torque Specifications (Type B)
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Remove the telematics communication unit.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
If the telematics communication unit is replaced, perform the procedure after the telematics communication unit replacement. (See PROCEDURE AFTER TELEMATICS COMMUNICATION UNIT REPLACEMENT .)