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vrwm
11-21-2011, 08:41 PM
Tools Needed:
1.Kung Fu Grip
2.8mm Socket, Extension, and Ratchet(I Used 8mm Screw Driver)
or Philips #2 Screw driver

Step 1.
Starting on the right side of vehicle(Passenger side USDM) pull the surround panel using your kung fu grip by the a/c vent. It is held in by clips all the way around. After you loosen the first clip just pull gently all the way around.
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff240/vrwm/IMG_0189.jpg

Step 2.
Pull the surround out around the radio. Held in by clips similar to the dash panel.
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff240/vrwm/IMG_0191.jpg

Step 3. (Optional)
Remove the connector for Hazard Switch. (I left it connected and let it hang)
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff240/vrwm/IMG_0192.jpg

Step 4.
Unscrew the Radio using your tool of choice.(Yellow dots, 2 screws on each side)
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff240/vrwm/IMG_0190.jpg
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff240/vrwm/IMG_0193.jpg

Step 5.
Pull the radio out and remove connectors.
http://i239.photobucket.com/albums/ff240/vrwm/IMG_0194.jpg
:headbang:
mr9865
11-21-2011, 10:44 PM
very nice. what are you going to put in instead?
vrwm
11-22-2011, 01:59 AM
The stock radio actually has everything I need, Ipod integration, Bluetooth Phone and Audio(I can even stream Pandora and watch youtube and it will play through the car speakers with the display of the text of whats playing.) I can use a USB Thumb drive, or just a regular aux port. It has HD Radio(You have to let it switch to HD mode and then there will be a 1/2 or a 2/2 in the top right corner to switch stations. It took me a while to figure that out.) I was actually tapping the wires for a subwoofer out. The only reason I would switch out the factory headunit would be for a Navigation display. I'm waiting for the Prius C to come out and see if that radio would be compatible.
Altitude
11-22-2011, 03:10 AM
Tools Needed:
1.Kung Fu Grip


Can I pick one of those up at the Walmart?
Strider199
12-03-2011, 02:49 PM
Can I pick one of those up at the Walmart?

No but if you still have access to a G.I. Joe, you'll be good. :laugh: