Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of the battery. On 2011 and later models, the radio consists of the Front Controls Interface Module (FCIM), the Audio Control Module (ACM), and a Front Display Interface Module (FDIM). The FCIM is located in the center trim panel, the ACM is a separate component in the dash behind the FCIM, and the FDIM is the touch screen. The FCIM can be replaced at home, but the ACM or FDIM must be replaced by a dealer service department due to the need for module configuration programming. For 2010 and earlier models, remove the center trim panel, then the radio mounting screws to detach the radio from the instrument panel, and pull it out just enough to access the electrical connectors and antenna cable. Disconnect the electrical connectors and antenna lead from the backside of the radio and remove it, with installation being the reverse of removal. For 2011 and later models, remove the FCIM, then the ACM mounting screws and assembly from the instrument panel, disconnect the electrical connectors at the rear of the module, and reinstall in reverse order. For the FCIM, place the shift lever in neutral for automatic transmission models, remove the shift lever trim panel, floor console trim screws, and screws from the bottom of the center trim panel. The center trim panel incorporates the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) and is removed as an assembly. Use a plastic trim tool to disengage the retaining clips and remove the FCIM assembly, disconnecting the electrical connectors at the module before reinstalling in reverse order. For the FDIM, remove the FCIM, then the FDIM fasteners and assembly from the instrument panel, disconnect the electrical connectors, and reinstall in reverse order. For door speakers, remove the door trim panel, speaker mounting screws, pull out the speaker, disconnect the electrical connector, and remove the speaker, with installation being the reverse of removal. For door subwoofers, remove the subwoofer grille trim panel, door trim panel, eight mounting screws from the front side of the subwoofer, and a single retaining screw from the backside, then pull out the subwoofer, disconnect the electrical connector, and remove it, reinstalling in reverse order. For quarter panel speakers, remove the quarter panel trim, four speaker mounting screws, pull out the speaker, disconnect the electrical connector, and remove it, with installation being the reverse of removal. For parcel shelf speakers, disconnect the speaker electrical connector from inside the trunk area, remove the parcel shelf, remove the speaker mounting screws, and remove the speaker, reinstalling in reverse order. For the speaker enclosure, open the trunk, move the trunk mat, remove the mounting bolts/nuts, disconnect the electrical connectors, and remove the speaker enclosure from the trunk, with installation being the reverse of removal.
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