RichieB

I've got a 98 3.5RL and the CD Changer has failed. Up front I get a T-00 fail code that the dealer says indicates a bad changer. The disks cycle in and out of the box but don't show tracks or play. How do I remove the old changer? I can't see any way to access the unit from the trunk. Do you release the entire unit by bolts under the car?
Thanks for any help.

douggiestyle

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the plastic cover can be pried off, after that, a socket wrench can finish the job. That's how it is with my '02

Doug

RichieB

I guess I don't see how the unit is accessed in it's housing. It has a plastic trim piece around the top and the rest is covered in trunk liner. The top trim piece is firmly fixed to the housing. How do I remove the housing to get at the CD Changer?

letmein2

If you could post some pics, it would be helpful for others.

douggiestyle

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Sorry, I don't have a digi cam...the housing is held down by poppers. Just pry it off...if you feel around the housing, it doesn't actually wrap all the way back. There ae 4 metal poppers, 3 in front and one of the left side (towards the back of the trunk). If you REALLY need help after this I'll see what I can do about a camera, but try pulling on it first

Doug

RichieB

Guys, I feel dumb as a post. I used a screwdriver to pry gently under the housing and BINGO, off it came. Thanks for all the help and sugestions. Now, does anyone know where to get a replacement changer that works with Nav?

douggiestyle

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Are they different from non-nav ones? I have a non-nav from my 02 somewhere, but I' not sure it's identical

Doug