How to Remove the in Dash Receiver in a Toyota Camry

The Camry comes equipped with a factory radio and speakers. Many audio enthusiasts, however, prefer to replace the existing factory radio with a high-performance aftermarket receiver. Removing the factory in-dash receiver from your Camry is the essential first step in this process.

Difficulty:

Moderate

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Phillips screwdriver
• Small flathead screwdriver
• 10 mm socket wrench with extension
• Panel tool

1. • 1

     Take any media, like CDs or cassettes out of the Camry's in-dash receiver. Turn off the car's ignition and set the parking brake.

   • 2

     Pry off the two trim panels located one on either side of the factory receiver. Take out the Phillips screws (one on each side) that are located behind them.

   • 3

     Unscrew the gear shift knob (turn to the left) and remove the knob. Open the door of the storage compartment in the lower dash, then pull up the trim panel around the shifter and remove it. Start from the back of the panel.

   • 4

     Pull up the remaining trim on the console. Release the wiring harnesses underneath it, and remove the trim panel.

   • 5

     Push down the shift lock override. This is a button located to the left side of the shifter handle. Press down on it and then move the shifter to the lowest gear setting. With the shifter out of the way, pull out the storage compartment below the radio.

   • 6

     Remove the two 10 mm bolts located below the heater controls.

   • 7

     Pry out the the two upper dash vents above the radio and remove them.

   • 8

     Remove the two 10 mm bolts that Step 7 exposed, and then pull the radio/climate controls assembly out of the dash. Disconnect the wiring harnesses plugged into the back.