Communication Interface Module Microphone Replacement
Communication Interface Module Microphone Replacement Removal Procedure
- Disable the SIR system. SIR Disabling and Enabling

- Unclip the sunshade and rotate the sunshade to the side.
- Open the sunshade support bolt access cover with an appropriate tool.
- Sunshade Support Bolt (1) » Remove

- Reposition the weatherstrip as necessary.
- Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Cover (1) » Remove [2x]
- Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Bolt (2) » Remove [2x]
- Windshield Garnish Molding - Right Side (3) » Remove

- Fold the assist handle downward and hold. (2)
- Use a small flat-bladed tool to open the assist handle covers to access the bolts.
- Roof Rail Assist Handle Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
- Roof Rail Assist Handle (2) » Remove

- Sunshade Retainer Bolt Cover (1) » Remove
- Sunshade Bolt (2) » Remove [3x]
- Squeeze the tabs at the base of the sunshade (3) to detach it from the roof panel and allow the headliner with the sunshade attached to be lowered.

- Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Roof Console Opening Trim Plate (1) » Remove
- Roof Console Bolt (2) » Remove [2x]
- Roof Console (3) » Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.

- Move the front seat fully forward.
- Use a flat bladed plastic tool between the center pillar center trim panel (1) and the center pillar upper trim panel to disengage the upper retaining clips (2).
- Pull from both sides of the center pillar center trim panel (1) to release the middle and lower retaining clips (2).
- Center Pillar Center Trim Panel - Right Side (1) » Remove

- Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap - Right Side (1) » Remove
- Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt - Right Side (2) » Remove
- Pull the trim panel (3) toward the inside of the vehicle to disengage the retaining clips.
- Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel - Right Side (3) » Reposition

- Lower the right front section of the headlining trim panel (1).

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Remove excess glue and material from the communication interface module microphone harness and re-tape areas where the tape was removed or damaged.
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Disconnect the electrical connector.
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Release the retaining tabs and remove the communication interface module microphone bezel plate (1).
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Release the retaining tabs and remove the communication interface module microphone (2). Installation Procedure
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Communication Interface Module Microphone (2) » Install
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Communication Interface Module Microphone Bezel Plate (1) » Install
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Secure the retaining tabs.
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Connect the electrical connector.
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Use hot melt adhesive to install the communication interface module microphone harness. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
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Apply insulator tape over glued locations to prevent squeaks and rattles as needed.
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Headlining Trim Panel (1) » Install
- Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel - Right Side (3) » Install
- Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt - Right Side (2) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
- Center Pillar Upper Trim Panel Bolt Cap - Right Side (1) » Install
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Align 6 retaining clips (2) with the upper and lower trim panels.
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Center Pillar Center Trim Panel - Right Side (1) » Install
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Connect the electrical connectors.
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Roof Console (3) » Install
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Roof Console Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
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Roof Console Opening Trim Plate (1) » Install
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Sunshade Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications
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Sunshade Retainer Bolt Cover (1) » Install
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Roof Rail Assist Handle (2) » Install
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Roof Rail Assist Handle Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
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Windshield Garnish Molding - Right Side (3) » Install
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Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications
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Windshield Pillar Assist Handle Cover (1) » Install [2x]
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Reposition the weatherstrip as necessary.
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Sunshade Support Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications
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Close the sunshade support bolt access cover.
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Enable the SIR System. SIR Disabling and Enabling