How to Install a Radio on a Toyota Tundra

The Toyota Tundra stereo deck needs to be removed before installing a new unit. The process requires removing the main dash panel from the dashboard to access the stereo mounting bracket. Once revealed, the stereo bracket bolts should be removed to allow the head unit to be extracted from the stereo mounting dock. Disconnect the stereo and antenna cables from the back of the unit to complete the removal. To install a new deck, you can take the Tundra to a professional or you can do it yourself and save money.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

things you'll need:

• 10-mm wrench
• Wiring harness adapter
• Aftermarket installation collar
• Flat screwdriver
• Phillips-head screwdriver

1. • 1

     Lift the hood of the truck and disconnect the negative battery cable from the terminal. Use the wrench to loosen the cable's clamp from the negative battery terminal. Set the cable aside before removing or installing the Tundra's stereo.

   • 2

     Plug the stereo wiring in the stereo mounting dock into the wiring harness adapter leads.

   • 3

     Slide the aftermarket stereo's installation collar into the empty dashboard stereo dock. Fold the metal tabs inside the collar outward with a flat screwdriver. Pull the stereo wiring (now connected to the wiring harness adapter) and antenna cable from the back of the Tundra's stereo dock to the front of the dashboard.

   • 4

     Plug the wiring harness adapter lead connectors into the appropriate outlets on the back panel of the new stereo deck. Insert the antenna cable lead into the AM/FM antenna outlet on the rear panel of the aftermarket stereo deck. Slide the stereo into the collar until it snaps into place within the Toyota's dashboard.

   • 5

     Place the main dash panel onto the dashboard. Press the panel into place on the dash. Replace the two screws inside the upper edge of the climate vent openings with a Phillips-head screwdriver. Screw the screws into the climate control panel and replace the control knobs onto the panel.

   • 6

     Return to the battery. Replace the negative battery cable clamp onto the negative battery terminal. Tighten the clamp to the terminal post with the wrench. Close the Tundra's hood.