Car Radio Repair - Car Radio Removal - Replace and Install Car Stereo

Lexus GS300 How to Remove Car Radio

	Lexus GS300 How to Remove Car Stereo
	1.1) Open ash tray cavity, grasp inside upper edge of cavity and gently pull ash tray assembly forward releasing clips. All clips release with pressure. 1.2) Disconnect connectors.
	2.1) Gently pry clock and A/C vent assembly assembly from dash releasing clips.
	3.1) Disconnect connectors.
	4.1) Remove two screws from ash tray cavity securing mounting brackets.
	5.1) Remove two screws from A/C vent cavity securing mounting brackets.
	6.1) Pull A/C control and car stereo from dash. 6.2) Disconnect all connectors. 6.3) Remove screws from mounting bracket securing car stereo.

Lexus GS300
NO DISPLAY Hieroglyphics
No Back Lights
DIY Repair

Aftermarket Stereo Wire Color Codes

Factory Wire Harness, Color Codes and Aftermarket Installation

Speaker Phasing
Installing Aftermarket Speakers and Proper Hook-up

NO AUDIO
With aftermarket stereo installation?

Erratic Volume Control
DIY Repair

Lexus GS300 Front Speaker Removal and Installation
	Lexus GS300 How to Remove and Install Front Speaker
	1.1) Remove one screw from door jam bumper and bumper.
	2.1) Remove screws along bottom edge of door panel.
	3.1) Remove screw below arm rest in door pocket cavity.
	4.1) Remove top cover from door panel by releasing clips.
	5.1) Remove screw from center of door panel cavity.
	6.1) Gently pry center cover from door open cavity and remove exposed screw.
	7.1) Gently pull door panel from door by starting at bottom. 7.2) Gently lift door panel up out of window jam.
	8.1) Disconnect all connectors from door panel to door.
	9.1) Gently remove door panel open and door lock cables. 9.2) Gently snap cable from mount and twist cable to release from locking mechanism.
	10.1) Remove screws securing car stereo speaker. 10.2) Speaker can be replace with a 4" two way speaker.

Lexus GS300 Rear Speaker Removal and Installation
	Lexus GS300 How to Remove and Install Rear Speaker
	1.1) Remove one screw from door jam bumper and bumper. *NOTE When reinstalling door panel be careful to feed child door safety lock switch through panel without bending.
	2.1) Remove screws along bottom edge of door panel.
	3.1) Gently pry center cover from door open cavity and remove exposed screw.
	4.1) Gently pry leading edge of control panel up and pull forward releasing rear tongue latch. 4.2) Disconnect connector and set panel to side.
	5.1) Remove one exposed screw from control panel removal.
	6.1) Gently pull door panel away from door starting at bottom. 6.2) Lift panel up out of window jam.
	7.1) Disconnect all connectors from door panel to door.
	8.1) Gently remove door panel open and door lock cables. 8.2) Gently snap cable from mount and twist cable to release from locking mechanism.
	9.1) Remove screws securing car stereo speaker.

Lexus CD Changer Removal, Replacement and Installation

Lexus GS300
How to Remove Glove Box Mounted CD Changer

1.1) Release clips on bottom under dash panel, disconnect courtesy light connector and remove.

2.1) Remove screws along bottom edge of glove box assembly.

3.1) Open glove box and remove screws along top edge.
3.2) Remove glove box assembly, disconnect courtesy light connector.

4.1) Remove bolts securing CD changer.

5.1) Pull CD changer from mounts.
5.2) Disconnect connectors.

Lexus GS300
How to Remove and Replace Amplifier

6.1) Disconnect connectors from amplifier.
6.2) Remove top mounting bolt.

7.1) Remove lower mounting bolt.
7.2) Remove car stereo amplifier.

DO-IT-YOURSELF Repair '92-00 LEXUS Loss of Volume
Symptom - Loss of volume Cause - Water damage, causing mute line to short and activate Needed tools - Corrosion chemical (spray) and brush
	1) Remove rear seat by pulling up on front edge of seat cushion. At the middle of each seated passenger. 2) Pull rear seat cushion forward releasing seat from seat belt mounts. NOTE - Disconnecting the orange connector and powering the stereo on will help determine if this is the problem. If your volume comes back, the factory pre-wired cell phone accessory "Mute" line is shorted.

	1) At front edge of rear drivers seat, you will notice two connectors. 2) Release trigger on connectors and remove. (Orange connector, pictured here), look closely, there is corrosion build up on the connector. 3) Spray, clean both male and female connectors with brush. NOTE - 1) Notice water under rear seat in this picture. NOTE - 2) Orange connector shows spots of corrosion.

* Also, this problem may be found in the trunk. 1) At the amplifier (Passenger side trunk panel) 2) Where the factory telephone may or may not be installed, behind side trunk panel on drivers side). CHECK CONNECTORS FOR CORROSION / WATER DAMAGE!
There is another problem with low volume that has come to our attention recently. If you have the factory installed cellular telephone disconnect it! See if volume returns.

Lexus Car Audio - Wire Diagrams - Wire Color Codes
Nakamichi and Mark Levinson

DO NOT CUT FACTORY WIRE HARNESS

Aftermarket stereo installation? Why purchase the aftermarket wire harness? Installation is easier, no guess work with wire color codes and a Headache Saver! Factory wire colors codes are not universal. See Aftermarket Videos above.

We discourage cutting the factory wire harness.

This section aids in troubleshooting and determining wire color codes, phasing for speaker hook up, locating power wires for installing external devices and add-ons.

Diagram 1