How to Uninstall Car Stereo Receivers
When your old car stereo receiver quits working or you want to install a new car stereo receiver, the old one will need to be removed or uninstalled from the car. You can uninstall the car stereo receiver in your car by first determining what type of mounting system was used to secure the stereo in the dash. This can include a spring mounted system or a bolt-mounted system.
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Instructions
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Spring Mounted Stereo
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Pull the hood release to open the hood of the vehicle and set the support bar.
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Remove the negative terminal on the battery with the wrench. This will prevent a short circuit from the battery.
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Insert the DIN tool into the holes on the stereo if is has a spring mount. Push the DIN tool outwards and then pull the stereo receiver out of the dash.
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Remove the wiring harness from the rear of the stereo receiver. Take the receiver out of the vehicle and set it aside.
Bolt Mounted Stereo
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Pull the hood release to open the hood of the vehicle and set the support bar. Remove the negative terminal on the battery with the wrench.
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Remove the trim panels from around the front console if you have a bolt mounted stereo receiver. Use a flat blade screwdriver to pop the trim panels off of the dash.
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Locate the screws that are used to secure the stereo to the dash. Remove each of the screws from the dash with the Phillips head screwdriver. Pull the stereo receiver out of the dash.
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Remove the wiring harness from the rear of the stereo receiver. Take the receiver out of the vehicle and set it aside.
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Tips & Warnings
Do not force the trim off of the dash because you can break the plastic clips that secure the trim to the dash.
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