Toyota 4 Runner Car Audio - Radio and Speaker Removal
Factory Car Stereo Removal
1.1) Open center console.
1.2) Set Parking brake.
1.3) Lift trim straight up from around parking brake, releasing clips.
2.1) Lift trim from around gear shift by
releasing clips. Pull panel back away from front of truck.
3.1) Remove four knobs from A/C controls by
pulling off.
3.2) Remove trim from A/C control panel, a 90 degree pick tool helps. You
will remove it along with the A/C control on/off switch.
4.1) Remove one or two exposed screws securing car
stereo trim panel to dash.
5.1) Turn ignition on and shift to lower
gear.
5.2) Pull trim panel from dash.
5.3) Release connectors at top of panel.
6.1) Release connectors from bottom of trim
panel.
6.2) Set panel to side.
6.3) Shift back to park and remove key, that noise will drive you crazy, you
need patience.
7.1) Remove four screws securing car stereo
to dash.
7.2) Pull car stereo forward, disconnect two antennas and connector.
Aftermarket Car Stereo Installation
Aftermarket Car Stereo
Wire Color Codes
Factory Wire Harness Codes Below
Factory Wire Harness, Color Codes and Aftermarket Installation
Factory Wire Connector Codes Below
Speaker Phasing
Installing Aftermarket Speakers and Proper Hook-up
NO AUDIO
With aftermarket stereo installation?
Erratic Volume Control
DIY Repair
Toyota 4 Runner
Front and Rear Speaker Removal Presently Not Available
Factory Wire Harness Codes
DO NOT CUT FACTORY WIRE HARNESS
Aftermarket stereo installation?
Why purchase the aftermarket wire harness? Installation is easier, no guess work with wire color codes and a Headache Saver!Factory wire colors codes are not universal. See Aftermarket Videos above.
We discourage cutting the factory wire harness.
This section aids in troubleshooting and determining wire color codes, phasing for speaker hook up, locating power wires for installing external devices and add-ons.
