head unit screws - Toyota Yaris Forums

duck · 06-13-2007, 04:11 PM

I'm hoping to add a bit of protection against the theft of my new head unit and short of taping over it so they can't see what it is, I thought of using some screws with odd shaped heads, such as torx or spanner or star as opposed to the usual philips or flathead.

does anyone know the standard size of the head unit screws on a 2007 yaris sedan so I can order some replacements online? I suppose I can take one out, go to a hardware store, figure it out there, see that they probably don't sell an unusual enough screw, and go online with that info, but i'm hoping someone already knows.

thanks!

also any tips for hiding a 7" screen in the dash from prying eyes (besides 100% window tint) would be a plus!

joey1320 · 06-13-2007, 09:01 PM

just take your oem screws to the hardware store and match them to any type you would like.

duck · 06-14-2007, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by joey1320

just take your oem screws to the hardware store and match them to any type you would like.

thanks, but i'm hoping someone might know? so i don't have to:
call an hour ahead to parking garage to get the car out
get car out, drive around looking for a parking spot
jack the dash to remove a screw. reassemble so the parking garage doesn't get afraid of liability
take the car back to the garage (or leave in that parking spot) since there is no parking near any hardware store
take the subway to home depot
match a screw. then try to find one with an odd-shaped head.
take subway back home with new screws

uncleyaris · 06-14-2007, 10:09 AM

unless you are saving the old lead unit for the future ( can't see why ) take off the front of it, and use it as a false face for the new HU? I'm sure it can be done with patience.

duck · 06-14-2007, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by uncleyaris

unless you are saving the old lead unit for the future ( can't see why ) take off the front of it, and use it as a false face for the new HU? I'm sure it can be done with patience.

I don't have a face (that sounded weird). It's just the stock radio. looks kind of (but not quite) like this:
http://www.yarispartsstore.com/image...aris_Radio.jpg
Otherwise I'd reuse the face unless of course it would mean recessing my new radio (would make it harder to reach the touchscreen)

mikeukrainetz · 06-14-2007, 06:38 PM

from what ive found if it looks builtin people will leave it alone. Ive left mine in the car (forgot actually) and havent had a problem and our area is pretty shitty. my wifes car got broken into last week and all they stole was 75 cents, two days ago they smashed a corona bottle off the door window and bent the trim all to hell.. the more I talk about it the more I want to move...

blacksan · 06-14-2007, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeukrainetz

from what ive found if it looks builtin people will leave it alone. Ive left mine in the car (forgot actually) and havent had a problem and our area is pretty shitty. my wifes car got broken into last week and all they stole was 75 cents, two days ago they smashed a corona bottle off the door window and bent the trim all to hell.. the more I talk about it the more I want to move...

Geez, we need to start beheading phuch-tards for petty crime and it might just set the tone for responsibility. I always thought CA was a little more laid back?

uncleyaris · 06-14-2007, 11:12 PM

it is, but every place has pockets, especially cities like Toronto 3 million people and Vancouver 1 million plus i think! BTY I haven'r forgot about that favour, I 'll check for you!!

punch · 06-15-2007, 06:45 AM

Well, let me tell you this, if the thief goes as far as removing the dash panels, to unscrew your stereo and finds "special" screws, he's going to be pissed and most likely start prying at shit, causing more damage...

and what the hell kind of condo you living in, you have to call ahead to get your car out, thats B.S.

no parking at the homedepot? how does one buy large items??? like drywall?

IllusionX · 06-15-2007, 10:58 AM

it's actually pretty shitty in NYC.

but i haven't seen one home depot there since i last visit.
you never go downtown or uptown by car.. because there are no parking whatsoever. (i still don't understand why ppl drive there (manhattan especially)

Finding parking in Chinatown is just as hard as looking for a needle in the grass. When you do find one.. you have to walk quite far.. and the come back again for the park meter 1-1.5hrs later :P Or you can use the indoor parkings.. but it's 25$ right when you get in. :O Let me tell you it's hell when 1$ = 1.60cad hehe

duck · 06-27-2007, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by punch

Well, let me tell you this, if the thief goes as far as removing the dash panels, to unscrew your stereo and finds "special" screws, he's going to be pissed and most likely start prying at shit, causing more damage...

and what the hell kind of condo you living in, you have to call ahead to get your car out, thats B.S.

no parking at the homedepot? how does one buy large items??? like drywall?

well the more damage the better. i'd have to pay a $500 deductible anyway.

i live in an apartment but have to part at a garage a couple of blocks away. this is nyc, not all buildings have parking, and street parking is impossible. i also pay as much for parking as many people do in rent.

and as far as home depot, this is nyc, we don't go there for drywall... people go for little things. they do have a home depot doorman, i suppose he would watch your car as you ran in and picked something up.

duck · 06-27-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by IllusionX

it's actually pretty shitty in NYC.

but i haven't seen one home depot there since i last visit.
you never go downtown or uptown by car.. because there are no parking whatsoever. (i still don't understand why ppl drive there (manhattan especially)

Finding parking in Chinatown is just as hard as looking for a needle in the grass. When you do find one.. you have to walk quite far.. and the come back again for the park meter 1-1.5hrs later :P Or you can use the indoor parkings.. but it's 25$ right when you get in. :O Let me tell you it's hell when 1$ = 1.60cad hehe

there are actually TWO home depots in manhattan.
and yes the us dollar sucks. i remember when i felt like a rich man getting canadian dollars when i was in college

duck · 06-27-2007, 12:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikeukrainetz

from what ive found if it looks builtin people will leave it alone. Ive left mine in the car (forgot actually) and havent had a problem and our area is pretty shitty. my wifes car got broken into last week and all they stole was 75 cents, two days ago they smashed a corona bottle off the door window and bent the trim all to hell.. the more I talk about it the more I want to move...

i don't think anything would look at built-in as when i had this same head unit in my impreza. yet it was still stolen. this is the replacement.

i don't want to go through a ton of effort here, i just thought if it was something easy enough it would be worth the trouble. it sounds like it is not.

earljail · 06-28-2007, 12:36 AM

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Originally Posted by duck

thanks, but i'm hoping someone might know? so i don't have to:
call an hour ahead to parking garage to get the car out
get car out, drive around looking for a parking spot
jack the dash to remove a screw. reassemble so the parking garage doesn't get afraid of liability
take the car back to the garage (or leave in that parking spot) since there is no parking near any hardware store
take the subway to home depot
match a screw. then try to find one with an odd-shaped head.
take subway back home with new screws

Damn, it would sucking living there, no offense.

I wouldn't bother with a car, personally. But hey, whatever works for you.

Sorry, can't remember the size of the top of my head. I think they are

M5 x 4mm long. These are metric machine screws with a flat head. Buy screws that need an allen wrench to put on (hex screws)

AlphaFox · 06-28-2007, 02:32 PM

If someone wants to take your radio, it wont matter what kind of screws you have in there. they will just destroy your dash hacking out the screws. it happened to me in my old car, it was an aftermarket radio and you needed those key things to remove it. they didnt have them so they smashed the dash so they could get out the HU. besides, why would someone be that interested in a factory HU??

earljail · 06-29-2007, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by AlphaFox

If someone wants to take your radio, it wont matter what kind of screws you have in there. they will just destroy your dash hacking out the screws.

Yeah, seriously, they'll take a crow bar or hammer and just start smashing.

Blenjar · 06-29-2007, 08:51 AM

lol like they all say, if they want it, they will take it period.

-- Blen

06-13-2007, 04:11 PM	#1
duck Drives: 2007 Silver Sedan Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NYC Posts: 75	head unit screws I'm hoping to add a bit of protection against the theft of my new head unit and short of taping over it so they can't see what it is, I thought of using some screws with odd shaped heads, such as torx or spanner or star as opposed to the usual philips or flathead. does anyone know the standard size of the head unit screws on a 2007 yaris sedan so I can order some replacements online? I suppose I can take one out, go to a hardware store, figure it out there, see that they probably don't sell an unusual enough screw, and go online with that info, but i'm hoping someone already knows. thanks! also any tips for hiding a 7" screen in the dash from prying eyes (besides 100% window tint) would be a plus!

06-14-2007, 06:38 PM	#6
mikeukrainetz View User's Garage Drives: 2006 Toyota Yaris Join Date: May 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 564	from what ive found if it looks builtin people will leave it alone. Ive left mine in the car (forgot actually) and havent had a problem and our area is pretty shitty. my wifes car got broken into last week and all they stole was 75 cents, two days ago they smashed a corona bottle off the door window and bent the trim all to hell.. the more I talk about it the more I want to move... __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2336679

06-29-2007, 08:51 AM	#17
Blenjar View User's Garage Drives: Black Yaris 07 HB Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,548	lol like they all say, if they want it, they will take it period. -- Blen __________________ http://www.360voice.com/tag/noobblenjar My Car http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4245 My DJ www.PainlessWolf.com

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06-13-2007, 09:01 PM	#2
joey1320 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lakewood, Ohio Posts: 538	just take your oem screws to the hardware store and match them to any type you would like.

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uncleyaris View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Bayou Blue!!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,523	it is, but every place has pockets, especially cities like Toronto 3 million people and Vancouver 1 million plus i think! BTY I haven'r forgot about that favour, I 'll check for you!!

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punch Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan "D" package Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barrie, ontario Posts: 852	Well, let me tell you this, if the thief goes as far as removing the dash panels, to unscrew your stereo and finds "special" screws, he's going to be pissed and most likely start prying at shit, causing more damage... and what the hell kind of condo you living in, you have to call ahead to get your car out, thats B.S. no parking at the homedepot? how does one buy large items??? like drywall?

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IllusionX It's the illusion you see View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Sedan Aero Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Brossard, QC Posts: 3,888	it's actually pretty shitty in NYC. but i haven't seen one home depot there since i last visit. you never go downtown or uptown by car.. because there are no parking whatsoever. (i still don't understand why ppl drive there (manhattan especially) Finding parking in Chinatown is just as hard as looking for a needle in the grass. When you do find one.. you have to walk quite far.. and the come back again for the park meter 1-1.5hrs later :P Or you can use the indoor parkings.. but it's 25$ right when you get in. :O Let me tell you it's hell when 1$ = 1.60cad hehe

06-28-2007, 02:32 PM	#15
AlphaFox Drives: 07' Yaris Liftback - silver Join Date: May 2006 Location: Springfield, Mass Posts: 475	If someone wants to take your radio, it wont matter what kind of screws you have in there. they will just destroy your dash hacking out the screws. it happened to me in my old car, it was an aftermarket radio and you needed those key things to remove it. they didnt have them so they smashed the dash so they could get out the HU. besides, why would someone be that interested in a factory HU??