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86CRESSIDA86 · 05-17-2002, 08:16 PM

Well my friend got a 97 4 runner SR-5 and we are installing a sub, we have it all hooked up except to the stereo, how do we get the plate infront of the stereo off? We got it half off and couldnt get any farther and now we cant get it back on. Any help will be greatly appreciated. thanks

TRD 4Runner · 05-18-2002, 02:10 AM

I think the front plate on OEM toyota radios are not supposed to come off...shouldn't the whole thing come out?

86CRESSIDA86 · 05-18-2002, 10:47 AM

not on the radio, on the dash. The plastic peice that goes around the radio, a/c controls etc.

TRD 4Runner · 05-18-2002, 11:54 AM

oh THAT! That's a bi*ch to take off...that's why I havn't done it...but I know you have to work your way in starting from the outside to get to that...

***SCEPTER300RR*** · 05-18-2002, 01:45 PM

easier if u can get ur hands on a haynes manual it will show u how to re & re ur whole car hehehee good luck...

DOUS · 05-21-2002, 02:23 PM

Check this site out!
http://www.pro-fit-intl.com/ColdFusi...m?PDF=TY-70-96

This is for a totally different product, but it shows you the procedure you're looking for. Or download the PDF by clicking here and it will tell you how to disconnect the center console plate.

Hope this helps

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DOUS
2000 4Runner Ltd
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toyotadriver05 · 07-21-2002, 03:47 PM

To get the radio plastic plate off, you must take nearly the whole lower dash out. Start with the the peice underneath the steering wheel and take that loose.. there are some wires connected to it so just let it hang. Next take off the middle parts... You may have to go on the other side and take off the glove box housing. I just installed a Kenwood head unit in my truck... i believe thats how it goes.

Jacknasty · 08-08-2002, 11:53 AM

I had to take my dash off to get to that piece. There are clips holding it in and you have to be careful that you don't break them. Be gentle, especially if it's her first time

Xtreme Off-Road · 11-02-2002, 01:34 AM

In order to get the radio trim off, you just need to start at one corner and pop the clips out as you go along...you should not have to remove anything to take it off to the point where you remove the radio.

Mike