How to Remove Stock Stereo Head Unit in a Toyota Tacoma

Introducción

Follow this guide to remove the stock stereo head unit from the dash of Toyota Tacoma’s originating after 2016. This procedure includes the removal of the stereo from the dash of the vehicle and does not include information on installing an aftermarket unit.

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Paso 1 Bezel Removal

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Ensure that the vehicle is off and the battery is disconnected.
Remove the plastic trim pieces by pulling them straight back.
Pulling from behind the vents on each side one at a time is the smoothest way to pull the panel off.

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Paso 2 Unbolting the Unit

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Unscrew the four bolts on the sides of the stereo using a 10 mm socket with a ratchet or an impact driver.

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Paso 3 Removing the Stereo from the Dash

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Carefully remove the stereo out of the dash to expose the wires in the back of the unit.

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Paso 4 Disconnecting the Wiring

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Remove all 9 wires from the back of the stereo by pushing down the safety clips and set the unit aside.
Have someone hold the stereo while disconnecting the wires.

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