How do I remove the radio - 2005 Camry

[calvert]

Hello all,

This is my first posting here and really appreciate the chance to have a discussion on my project.

I'm trying to install the XM radio adapter and the instructions seem straightforward except for one detail that has me baffled: It says to remove the air conditioner controls and the radio by using a "nylon removal tool" around these. I've tried gently prying around these units with several nylon tools I have and can't figure out how I get to the clips that they say are in there.

Anybody have any drawings or pointers as to what I'm not seeing behind the dash? Obviously this is a very visible area and I don't want to break or mar anything.

Thanks for your help,

Calvert

[ibleedblue]

This guy has a decent write up with a pic or two. Those AC controls can be an absolute beast to remove. You have to just yank the piss out of them. The upper clip on the passenger side has hung the two times I've taken mine off and the yellow plastic clip winds up falling down into the dash. Fun stuff for sure.

[TAZCOOLS]

Originally Posted by calvert

Hello all,

This is my first posting here and really appreciate the chance to have a discussion on my project.

I'm trying to install the XM radio adapter and the instructions seem straightforward except for one detail that has me baffled: It says to remove the air conditioner controls and the radio by using a "nylon removal tool" around these. I've tried gently prying around these units with several nylon tools I have and can't figure out how I get to the clips that they say are in there.

Anybody have any drawings or pointers as to what I'm not seeing behind the dash? Obviously this is a very visible area and I don't want to break or mar anything.

Thanks for your help,

Calvert

DID YOU GET XM WORKING? WOULD YOU BE INTERESTED IN POWERED FACTORY SUB? FOR A GOOD PRICE? ALSO HAVE BUNCH OF OTHER STUFF THAT BOUGHT FOR MY 05 BUT NEVER INSTALLED AS CAR WWAS DESTROYED ON FREEWAY.