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Audio System - Service Information: Removal & Installation Chrysler Crossfire I

Entertainment Systems 12 illustrations ~792 words

INSTALLATION

  1. Connect the amplifier harness connector and attach the amplifier to the base plate with the four retaining screws (1).
  2. Rotate the base plate and install it over the mounting studs on the floor panel. NOTE: Be sure not to pinch or cause interference with the wiring harnesses while locating the base plate to the floor mounting studs.
  3. Install the plastic retaining nuts (1) and secure the base plate to the vehicle floor.
  4. Install the foam insulating panel.
  5. Install the carpeting in the passenger footwell.
  6. Install the floor mat to the carpet.

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Scheme 10: INSTALLATION - RHD

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Scheme 11
  1. Connect the amplifier harness connector and attach the amplifier to the base plate with the four retaining screws (1).
  2. Rotate the base plate and install it over the mounting studs on the floor panel. NOTE: Be sure not to pinch or cause interference with the wiring harnesses while locating the base plate to the floor mounting studs.
  3. Install the plastic retaining nuts (1) and secure the base plate to the vehicle floor.
  4. Install the foam insulating panel.
  5. Install the carpeting in the passenger footwell.
  6. Install the floor mat to the carpet.

REMOVAL

  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Pull the left side trunk liner aside.
  3. Remove antenna mast (1) by unscrewing mast from antenna body.
  4. Remove the retaining nut from the underside of the mounting bracket.
  5. Pull antenna body up through the rubber grommet.
  6. Unplug antenna lead from base of antenna body.
  1. Insert antenna lead to base of antenna body.
  2. Push antenna body down through the rubber grommet.
  3. Install the nut onto the mounting bracket and tighten.
  4. Install antenna mast (1). Tighten to 12 N.m (106 in. lbs.) Ensure that the antenna mast is fully seated on antenna base and that there is no gap between the mast and base.
  5. Install trunk liner.
  6. Connect battery negative cable.

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Scheme 12: REMOVAL
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the liftgate interior trim panel. «(Refer to BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)»(ref-250612-S39657060812007031500000) .
  3. Disconnect the antenna module harness connectors.
  4. Remove the retaining screw (1) and remove the antenna module from the vehicle.

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Scheme 13: INSTALLATION
  1. Install the rear window antenna module to the liftgate and attach with the retaining screw (3) and secure.
  2. Install the rear window antenna module harness connectors (2). NOTE: Use care when routing harnesses and allow sufficient clearance near trim panel pinch points.
  3. Install the liftgate interior trim panel. «(Refer to BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)»(ref-250612-S01466090792007031500000) .
  4. Connect the negative battery cable.
WARNINGDO NOT OPERATE THE VEHICLE WITHIN 24 HOURS OF REAR WINDOW GLASS INSTALLATION. IT TAKES AT LEAST 24 HOURS FOR URETHANE ADHESIVE TO CURE. IF IT IS NOT CURED, THE REAR WINDOW GLASS MAY NOT PERFORM PROPERLY IN AN ACCIDENT. BE SURE TO REFER TO THE URETHANE MANUFACTURE'S DIRECTIONS FOR CURING TIME SPECIFICATIONS, AND DO NOT USE ADHESIVE AFTER ITS EXPIRATION DATE.
CAUTIONOpen the door glass before installing the rear window to avoid pressurizing the passenger compartment if a door is slammed before the urethane bonding is fully cured. Water leaks can result.

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Scheme 14
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Open the liftgate and remove the liftgate interior trim panel. «(Refer to BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)»(ref-250612-S39657060812007031500000) .
  3. Disconnect the center high mount stop lamp (CHMSL) harness connector and remove the CHMSL assembly from the liftgate. «(Refer to ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP - REMOVAL)»(ref-250621-S41033219702007031500000) .
  4. Disconnect the rear window defogger (1) and rear window antenna (2) harness connectors from the liftgate glass terminals.
  5. Remove the liftgate glass.

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Scheme 15: INSTALLATION
  1. Install the liftgate glass.
  2. Connect the rear window defogger (3) and the rear window antenna (1) harness connectors to the liftgate glass terminals.
  3. Install the center high mount stop lamp (CHMSL) assembly to the liftgate (2), and connect the CHMSL harness connector. «(Refer to ELECTRICAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/CENTER HIGH MOUNTED STOP LAMP - INSTALLATION)»(ref-250621-S10536510152007031500000) .
  4. Install the liftgate interior trim panel. «(Refer to BODY/DECKLID/HATCH/LIFTGATE/TAILGATE/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)»(ref-250612-S01466090792007031500000) .
  5. Connect the negative battery cable.
WARNINGDISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

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Scheme 17
  1. Record customer defined presets.
  2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the radio by performing the following: Using Special Tool 3291 Radio Removal tool, insert the tools into the slots with the jagged edge toward the center of the radio until a slight click is heard. Gently pull the rings on the radio tools to dislodge radio. Pull the radio from the vehicle dash.
  4. Disconnect the radio harness connectors.
  5. Remove the radio from the vehicle.
  6. To remove the radio tools, depress the flexible metal tabs on each side of the radio.

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Scheme 18: INSTALLATION
  1. Connect the radio harness connectors.
  2. Align and gently guide the radio into the radio opening.
  3. Push in on the radio fully until it clicks into place.
  4. Connect the negative battery cable.
  5. Restore customer defined presets.

REMOVAL - TWEETER SPEAKER

WARNINGDISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

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Scheme 19

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Scheme 20
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the door interior trim panel (1). «(Refer to BODY/DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)»(ref-250612-S00376062812007031500000) .
  3. Disconnect the tweeter speaker harness connector (2).
  4. Release the retaining tabs and remove the tweeter speaker (1) from the door interior trim panel.

INSTALLATION - TWEETER SPEAKER

WARNINGDISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, SIDE AIRBAG, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIR BAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

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Scheme 21
  1. Install the tweeter speaker (1) into the door interior trim panel (2).
  2. Connect the tweeter speaker harness connector (3).
  3. Install the door interior trim panel (2). «(Refer to BODY/DOOR - FRONT/TRIM PANEL - INSTALLATION)»(ref-250612-S10572715752007031500000) .
  4. Connect the negative battery cable.