sdderr Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 I have a (new to me) 95 Legacy L wagon that I'd like to change the radio in. Having busted up a couple of Toyota radio surrounds before I figured out how they came apart, can anyone tell me how to remove the plastic piece around the radio to get to the retainer screws? Any help is always appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EOppegaard Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 If it's anything like mine the screws are hidden behind the cupholder, undo those, and 2 that are a pain in the rump roast to get out under the ashtray, then the trim pops off and exposes all the mouting for the radios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alias20035 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 Originally posted by EOppegaard If it's anything like mine the screws are hidden behind the cupholder, undo those, and 2 that are a pain in the rump roast to get out under the ashtray, then the trim pops off and exposes all the mouting for the radios. Two ways to remove the screws in above the ashtray: a very short (called a stubby) #2 philips screwdriver or the trick I use: Use a 1/4 drive rachet with a 1/4" socket and use a #2 philips screw bit which happens to be 1/4" and will fit the socket. This method allows you to get a lot of torque on these hard to reach screws. See my radio/speaker installation guide which applies to the 2000-2004 Legacy/Outback, most of whats in it does apply to earlier models as well. My guide Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4FOR4 Posted December 16, 2003 Share Posted December 16, 2003 After removal of cup holder and ashtray screws, the trim is loose exposing the 6 radio frame screws, also philips. The front 4 are easy, the last 2 are one on each side of the radio about 3 or 4 inches in. It's a very narrow opening to get to them and the chances of dropping them into the black hole below is high. If you have a magnetic tip or some other trick for keeping hold, use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdderr Posted December 17, 2003 Author Share Posted December 17, 2003 Thanks for all the advice, I'd definitely wrecked another dash without the info. Special thanks to alias20035 for the guide, it's excellent! I recommend it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4FOR4 Posted December 17, 2003 Share Posted December 17, 2003 I don't know the reason you want to replace the radio, but if it is to gain a CD player, I recently got an original equipment Panasonic (optional in '95-'99) from a yard and put it in the '98 Outback. The wiring harness and bracketing are already there. It took 1/2 an hour and would have been quicker than that if I didn't take the time to wash all the coffee spills out of radio and temp controls from the poorly placed drink holder. The CD player fits right in where the little junk collector is below the radio. One cable connection for power another to connect to existing radio and it was done. Sweet little install, I wish I had done it along time ago. Had to wait for donors in the junk yard I guess. I might add the wife (who's daily driver this is) was VERY appreciative (emphasis on very). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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