Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.

Remove the 2 screws and 2 bolts holding the driver's crash pad lower panel.

Disconnect the hood release cable and the data link connector from the beneath driver's crash pad lower panel.

Remove the glove box.

Disconnect the intake control mode, mode control and air mix control cable.

Detach the clips and disconnect the wire connectors then carefully remove the center facia panel with a flat-tip screwdriver.

Remove the 4 screws holding the audio unit and disconnect the wire connector then remove the audio unit.

Installation is the reverse of removal.

To obtain optimum performance, clean the head, and capstan as often as necessary, depending on frequency of use and tape cleanness.

To clean the tape head and capstan, use a cotton swab dipped in ordinary rubbing alcohol. Wipe the head and capstan.