2009 Corolla Radio Removal

[PuffyC]

I recently replaced the stereo in my Corolla using the Scosche kit and thought I'd post a few picks in case you're planning on doing this yourself. Obviously, these pics are for entertainment purposes only so if you destroy your car I can't be held responsible.

Step 1 is to remove the trim around the console down by the shifter. This is removed by simply prying upwards with a trim removal tool. This is what the console looks like once the trim piece is removed:





This is what the trim piece looks like once removed:



Next remove the trim pieces above the ones you just removed. They pull straight out:



Once both of these trim pieces are removed you can pull out the vent cluster. It pulls straight out:



Now you have access to the four 10mm bolts holding in the stock radio. Simply remove the four bolts and the radio slides right out:



Here is the new radio installed in the dash. The new radio installs kinda weird in that the dash kit actually goes on around the new radio instead of being installed as one piece.




Here it is with the dash kit installed. It just snaps on and then the rest of the install is just a reversal of what you did to remove it. Note that in this pic I have the two upper side trim pieces installed but not the lowers yet:



That's pretty much it. If you have your new radio already connected to a factory harness it shouldn't take you more than 20 minutes to install it. It's very very easy.

Enjoy!

[etbui]

Very nice. This is what I have been waiting for.

[Kabal]

Very nice work. You're right, its even easier than some of the vehicles I have owned in the past.

How well does the black from the Scosche dash kit match with the existing black in the car? It looks good, but it's hard to know for sure in the picture.

Thanks a lot for posting your results, I am sure this will help quite a few of us take the plunge

[nikolasmor]

I'm very interested as well!

[mattleegee]

really whats wrong with the stock radio?
unless you want built in navigation this seems like a worthless/expensive modification
Unless you dont have a radio optioned or just got a basic one installed, the 6 disc MP3 stock radio is great, save that money and upgrade the speakers or buy a sub

[sdahl]

Do the steering wheel audio controls still work with your install?

[mattleegee]

Originally Posted by sdahl

Do the steering wheel audio controls still work with your install?

most radios cant operate separate controls, so probably not

[VisualSpoiler++]

Originally Posted by mattleegee

really whats wrong with the stock radio?
unless you want built in navigation this seems like a worthless/expensive modification
Unless you dont have a radio optioned or just got a basic one installed, the 6 disc MP3 stock radio is great, save that money and upgrade the speakers or buy a sub

Ditto. Doesn't that JBL cost like $1500? Why pull it off?

[Dragon877]

from the looks of it he has the stock Corolla sound system, not the JBL so he's not throwing away $1500

im wondering bout the steering wheel controls too, also where do you get the trim removal tool?

[sinnaever]

does the stock Corolla deck have Sub outputs? anybody know? or do you need to install an aftermarket to enjoy a sub?

[PuffyC]

I don't have steering wheel controls but if you do you can buy an interface for it. I put one of these in a Hyundai that did have steering wheel controls and with the adapter they control this radio just fine. Crutchfield sells these online as do many other places.

I didn't have the JBL system so I was just replacing the crummy stock system. For the price of the Toyota $250 satellite interface alone I got a whole new system that has USB input, an XM kit, a wireless remote, a clock <g> and a better, multi-line display that actually lets you title stations and CDs. I replaced the stock speakers as well so going this route will give you a system that has better functionality and better sound while saving many hundreds of $$$ over the JBL stuff.

An aftermarket deck also has RCA outs which the stock system doesn't if that's something you'll need. As far as the trim removal tool goes, personally I just used a small flat head screw driver but I'm sure any stereo shop would have one.

[PuffyC]

Almost forgot - I think the black of the Scosche kit matches perfectly.

[cegusman]

Originally Posted by PuffyC

I replaced the stock speakers as well so going this route will give you a system that has better functionality and better sound while saving many hundreds of $$$ over the JBL stuff.

Is it fairly easy to pull the rear deck off to get to the rear speakers?

[Dragon877]

are there any double DIN head units with a removable face? cause i sometimes park on the street and car stereo is a big big target

[Kabal]

Originally Posted by PuffyC

For the price of the Toyota $250 satellite interface alone I got a whole new system that has USB input, an XM kit, a wireless remote, a clock <g> and a better, multi-line display that actually lets you title stations and CDs.

I have been looking at this HU as well, unsure as to what the deal is with "XM direct", have you got it figured out?

This is what it says on crutchfield.com:

XM Direct: The Clarion DUZ385SAT features a direct XM port for connecting the optional Audiovox CNP2000UC XMDirect2 XM Satellite Radio Mini-Tuner without an adapter or the optional Audiovox XM Mini Tuner Kit (700XMTUNPK) using a Terk XMicro2 vehicle antenna (209XMICRO2). Once connected this unit can control the XM tuner's operation. Note: Since this is a direct connection which does not require an additional adapter there is no programming necessary.

Did you buy one of the two Mini-tuners? Or does it come with it?

And since I am not a satellite radio expert, what does it mean when saying there is no programming necessary, just that we dont have to do anything on our end once it is hooked up and some sort of ID given to XM?