'03 radio removal

[JSchutz]

I need to get to the back of the radio on my 2003 (AM/FM/CD/cass). How do I get there? Thanks, Jeff

 

[Pawpaw]

It's super easy.



Step one is to gather all of the tools you'll need ... a #2 Phillips screwdriver.



Remove the screw inside the trash bag hook on the right side by the glove box.



Open the glove box and grab the dash panel at the left edge of the glove box and at the trash bag hook.



Give a sharp pull straight back and the right edge will pop loose. Work your way to the left, top & bottom, and you can remove the whole panel from glove box to instument panel.



Now the panel is being held in only by wires. From right to left, they are the air bag switch wires (even if you don't have the switch), two harnesses for the heater controls, and the cigarette lighter wires.



If you don't want to mess with disconnecting them, you can just tilt the top of the panel back to get to the radio.



Remove the 4 screws closest to each corner of the radio and slip it out. Now only the radio harness and antenna are left.



Hope this helps. It really is easy.



Bob