How do I remove radio on 2004 Dodge Ram 3500??

[jerryj]

The cd player no longer works and I want to replace the radio. I have a shop
manual for the 2004 but it doesn't match the radio in my rig. Does anyone
know how to remove the face plate so I can get the radio out??? I have a 3500 quad cab, long bed, diesel. Apparently, the face plate needs to be removed, but
I don't want to have to remove the whole dash to get to the radio. Any input
would be appreciated.
JerryJhttps://www.turbodieselregister.com/images/smilies/smile.gif
Jacksonville, OR

 

[steved]

Grab the center bezel, it pulls off. There are two screws holding the radio in place... disconnect the plugs and you're good.

 

[SWithrow]

Before you start pulling, remove the screw just above the trash bag hook(First Pic)

The second and third pics (mixed up the order) grab the trash bag hook and pull and work our finger into the space on the left side as you pull the trash bag hook side. (Hope that made sense) **YOUR CLIMATE CONTROL WIRES SHOULD HAVE ENOUGH SLACK TO ALLOW YOU TO TILT THE TOP OF THE BEZEL OUT ENOUGH TO GET TO THE RADIO BUT BE CAREFUL**

And the last two pics show the phillips head screws that hold in your radio. Also when you pull the radio out your antenna has a spring loaded connector and there is not much play in the antenna wire so it it a little tight space to work in.

 

[steved]

Hmmmph... mine has no screws to remove the bezel... an ST thing? I pop it off all the time.

 

[rscurtis]

You'll also find out that the bean counters at DC didn't put an extra inch of wire in the whole truck.

 

[Prairie Dog]

Hmmmph... mine has no screws to remove the bezel... an ST thing? I pop it off all the time.

I've got the screw on my SLT ~ maybe somebody removed your's and never put it back?

 

[steved]

I don't even think my hook comes off... just the black bezel? I'll look tonight. Keep in mind, I don't have the dual climate control do-hicky.

 

[jerryj]

How do I remove radio on 2004 Dodge Ram 3500

Thanks for the information, I'll give it a try

JerryJ

Jacksonville, OR

 

[Prairie Dog]

BTW, you need to lower the knee bolster before pulling the bezel.

 

[SWithrow]

That's correct, two screws at the bottom and two clips at the top.

 

[jerryj]

Thanks for the information. My radio and heater controls look different than those on the

picture. My radio is surrounded by a metal (silver) plate and the heater controls have

separate sliders for both passenger and driver. My truck may be a 2004. 5 since the dash

seems to look different. I am going to try and remove it with your directions, but if anyone

has any more info on this model it would be appreciated. I'll take a picture and post it later today.

JerryJ

Jacksonville, OR

 

[Prairie Dog]

You must have a Laramie pkg, so you have different looking trim but it's built the same I think. I don't think they really changed the dash until 06.

 

[HHhuntitall]

The dash design changed in '05. They are made similar, but I think there are less screws holding the dash together in the later models... ...

 

[SWithrow]

Wow one good bump in the newer trucks and does the dash fall in your lap? I have a total of 3 screws if you include the knee bolster.

 

[jerryj]

I did get the radio out thanks to all your advice. Now for the replacement. I did

go to Crutchfield to look for a replacement.

JerryJ

Jacksonville, OR

 

[wcjp]

The advantage of Crutchfield is full directions and free adaptor pigtail. No hacking into the stock wiring. I have the following HD stereo in my truck camper.







Kenwood KDC-HD548U CD receiver at Crutchfield.com[rank266150]Car+Stereos+%26+Components