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Special Tool(s) / General Equipment

Removal

SYNC module [APIM] to universal serial bus (USB) hub cable (instrument panel side)

1. Remove the APIM .
   Refer to: SYNC Module [APIM] (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Disconnect the in-line USB cable connector.
   

1. Separate the wiring guides and remove the APIM to USB hub cable (instrument panel side).
   

SYNC module [APIM] to universal serial bus (USB) hub cable (floor console side)

1. NOTICE: After releasing the clips and hooks position the assembly forward off the locating dowels then up or damage to the trim plate may occur.

   
   Position the console center top trim panel up for access.
   
   1. Release the clips.
      
   2. Release the retaining hooks and position front of the assembly up. Position the assembly forward off the rear locating dowels then up.
      

1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the console center top trim panel.
   

1. Remove the screw cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the screw, release the clips and remove the LH console side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Disconnect the USB cable connectors, separate the wiring guide and remove the USB cable.
   

Universal serial bus (USB) hub to front universal serial bus (USB) port cable

1. NOTICE: After releasing the clips and hooks position the assembly forward off the locating dowels then up or damage to the trim plate may occur.

   
   Position the console center top trim panel up for access.
   
   1. Release the clips.
      
   2. Release the retaining hooks and position front of the assembly up. Position the assembly forward off the rear locating dowels then up.
      

1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the console center top trim panel.
   

1. Remove the screw cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the screw, release the clips and remove the LH console side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and remove the RH console side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the front USB port.
   Refer to: Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the LH bolt.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connector, separate the wiring guide and remove the bolt.
   

1. 
   Release the clips and remove the media bin.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Disconnect the USB connector, separate the wiring guides and remove the USB cable.
   

Universal serial bus (USB) hub to rear universal serial bus (USB) port cable

1. NOTICE: After releasing the clips and hooks position the assembly forward off the locating dowels then up or damage to the trim plate may occur.

   
   Position the console center top trim panel up for access.
   
   1. Release the clips.
      
   2. Release the retaining hooks and position front of the assembly up. Position the assembly forward off the rear locating dowels then up.
      

1. Disconnect the connectors and remove the console center top trim panel.
   

1. Remove the screw cover.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Remove the screw, release the clips and remove the LH console side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Release the clips and remove the RH console side trim panel.
   Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Open the floor console lid.
   

1. Release the tabs, position the USB port out and disconnect the USB cable.
   

1. Remove the front USB port.
   Refer to: Universal Serial Bus (USB) Port (415-00 Information and Entertainment System - General Information, Removal and Installation).
   

1. Remove the LH bolt.
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connector, separate the wiring guide and remove the bolt.
   

1. 
   Release the clips and remove the media bin.
   
   • Disconnect the electrical connector.
     Use the General Equipment: Interior Trim Remover

1. Disconnect the USB connector, separate the wiring guides and remove the USB cable.
   

Installation

1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.