any one know how take out stereo?

[longtimedead]

just wondered if anyone knew how to take out the stereo head unit ?is it the same way as the 1st generation one?

[michaelsteinbach]

You have to take apart half the dash to do it...
I'll list the first few steps from the instructions to install the iPod integration module.


Raise the parking brake handle and remove the cupholder console plate. It just snaps in, raise the rear side first.
Remove the thin pieces of trim on either side of the shifter, starting at the bottom and working your way up.
Remove the console plate that surrounds the shifter plate (includes the accessory plug, seat heater switches, airbag light and start button). Unplug any cables to this assembly.
Unscrew the heater control panel and unplug the cables.
Remove the 3 screws and 1 bolt securing the nav unit/stereo and unplug all cables from the back.
...

~Mike

[werm9]

after you remove the plastic piece over the parking brake; you have to unscrew the shift knob. depends if you have a manual or ATX. on the atx u have to move the shifter all the way to "M" to remove the plastic gear shift cover. then unclip the cig connector

almost forgot. remove your glove box by opening it; then squeezing the sides until it comes right out. then there is a 10mm nut (I think its 10mm) connecting the stereo to a bracket you have to unbollt. i cant find a pic of it anywhere but i know theres one out there that needs to be removed. unless your stereo isn't going to budge

[michaelsteinbach]

Oops, I forgot about the shifter knob.
My Nav had 3 machine screws at the top corners and the bottom left corner. The bottom right corner was occupied by a bolt.
The only reason I had to remove the glove box was to attache the iPod module and route cables. If you do remove the glove box, make sure you detach the dampening arm from the right side, it just pulls off the door to the side. Once that's off and you push the sides in, be careful because the door will simply fall off the lower hinges.

[longtimedead]

thanks for this guys, so its nearly the same as the 1st generation,apart from the trim ,michaelsteinbach a big thank you again looks like you came to the rescue in another post i put in too

[DankOner]

my ms6 didnt have the dampener all it had was a lil string lookin deal...i dunno what that was about...but other than that finally installed my ipod IM after havin it sit around for like 3 months... :-D

[michaelsteinbach]

QUOTE (Sp33dF13nd @ Nov 26 2008, 08:53 PM)

my ms6 didnt have the dampener all it had was a lil string lookin deal...i dunno what that was about...[/b]

Is yours an '09?

[longtimedead]

QUOTE (michaelsteinbach @ Oct 18 2008, 11:27 PM)

Raise the parking brake handle and remove the cupholder console plate. It just snaps in, raise the rear side first
...

~Mike[/b]

ok managed to get most of it off but the bit where you say raise the back bit first.tried this ,can get each side lifted but when i try to get it off there seems to be a bit right in the middled thats holding it ?no matter how i try i cant lft it out ?and am afraid of breaking it if you know what i mean ,if not ill take a picture and show you where its sticking

[michaelsteinbach]

Sure, a pic would help.

[hesley67]

Here a link to do it.

2nd Gen Stereo Removal