tizero1

I have recently bought a new fascia for my dash that allows me to fit a new stereo, just wondering how easy it is to remove the old stereo and panel and fit the new one.
can anybody advise me on this?

S CARTER

This is going to be a little lengthy....

Special Tools Required
KTC trim tool set SOJATP2014
SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations and the precautions and procedures before performing repairs or service.

NOTE:

Use the appropriate tool from the KTC trim tool set to avoid damage when prying components.

Have an assistant help you when removing and installing the dashboard/steering hanger beam.

Take care not to scratch the dashboard, body and other related parts.

Put on gloves to protect your hands.

Make sure you have the anti-theft code for the radio, and then write down the frequencies for the preset buttons.

Disconnect the negative cable from the battery, and wait at least 3 minutes before beginning work.

Remove these items:

Center console, without console armrest, with console armrest

Driver's dashboard lower cover

Driver's dashboard under cover

Passenger's dashboard lower cover

Glove box

Kick panels, both sides, 2-door, 4-door

A-pillar trim, both sides, 2-door, 4-door

Steering column

M/T model: To remove the rear vent duct, remove the bolts, then move the shift lever.

From under the center dash, remove the rear vent duct (A).

page 2

Open the passenger's door, and gently pull out on the bottom of the dashboard side cover (A) to release the lower clip, then release the remaining clip and hooks (B), to remove the cover.

page 3

From under the dash, disconnect the interior wire harness connector (A), driver's door wire harness connectors (B), clutch pedal position switch connector (C) (on M/T model), clutch interlock switch connector (D) (on M/T model) and brake pedal position switch connector (E), and disconnect the floor wire harness connectors (F) and engine compartment wire harness connectors (G) from the under-dash fuse/relay box (H).

page 4

From the passenger's side, disconnect the floor wire harness connectors (A), engine compartment wire harness connectors (B) and A/C subwire harness connectors (C).

page 5

From the driver's side, disconnect the floor wire harness connectors (A), engine compartment wire harness connector (B), and SRS unit connector (C), and using a T30 Torx bit, remove the ground bolt (D). On A/T model, disconnect the parking pin shift connector (E) and shift lock solenoid connector (F).

page 6

From under the dash, disconnect the ECM/PCM connector E (A), engine wire harness connector (B), passenger's door wire harness connectors (C), and antena lead (D).

Detach all of the harness and connector clips.

page 7

Open the driver's door, and remove the bolts (A, B, C, D), and lift up on the dashboard/steering hanger beam (E) to release it from the guide pins (F, G) and hook (H).

Carefully remove the dashboard/steering hanger beam through the front door opening.

Install the dashboard in the reverse order of removal, and note these items:

Make sure the dashboard/steering hanger beam fits onto the guide pins correctly.

Apply liquid thread lock to the dashboard center frame mounting bolts (C) before reinstallation.

Before tightening the bolts, make sure the wire harnesses are not pinched.

Make sure the connectors are plugged in properly, and the antenna lead is connected properly.

Reconnect the negative cable to the battery.

Enter the anti-theft code for the radio, and then enter the customer's radio station presets.

Reset the clock.

Do the ECM/PCM idle learn procedure.

S CARTER

ill try to get pics later.