Toyota 4 Runner Car Audio - Radio and Speaker Removal
Toyota 4 Runner CD player removal, replacement and installation

Factory Car Stereo Removal

Toyota 4 Runner car radio removal, replacement and installation 1.1) Open center console.
1.2) Set Parking brake.
1.3) Lift trim straight up from around parking brake, releasing clips.
Toyota 4 Runner stereo removal, replacement and installation 2.1) Lift trim from around gear shift by releasing clips. Pull panel back away from front of truck.
Toyota 4 Runner CD player removal, replacement and installation 3.1) Remove four knobs from A/C controls by pulling off.
3.2) Remove trim from A/C control panel, a 90 degree pick tool helps. You will remove it along with the A/C control on/off switch.
Toyota 4 Runner car radio removal, replacement and installation 4.1) Remove one or two exposed screws securing car stereo trim panel to dash.
Toyota 4 Runner stereo removal, replacement and installation 5.1) Turn ignition on and shift to lower gear.
5.2) Pull trim panel from dash.
5.3) Release connectors at top of panel.
Toyota 4 Runner stereo removal, replacement and installation 6.1) Release connectors from bottom of trim panel.
6.2) Set panel to side.
6.3) Shift back to park and remove key, that noise will drive you crazy, you need patience.
Toyota 4 Runner car radio removal, replacement and installation 7.1) Remove four screws securing car stereo to dash.
7.2) Pull car stereo forward, disconnect two antennas and connector.
   
Aftermarket Car Stereo Installation
   

Aftermarket Car Stereo
Wire Color Codes

Factory Wire Harness Codes
Below

   

Factory Wire Harness, Color Codes and Aftermarket Installation

Factory Wire Connector Codes
Below

   
Speaker Phasing
Installing Aftermarket Speakers and Proper Hook-up
   
NO AUDIO
With aftermarket stereo installation?
   
Erratic Volume Control
DIY Repair
   
Toyota 4 Runner Front and Rear Speaker Removal Presently Not Available
 
Factory Wire Harness Codes
   
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
Car Stereo Repair - Wire Harness Codes - Bose Car Stereo, Speaker, Amplifier Repair
 
Diagram 2
Car Stereo Repair - Wire Harness Codes - Bose Car Stereo, Speaker, Amplifier Repair
 
Diagram 3
Car Stereo Repair - Wire Harness Codes - Bose Car Stereo, Speaker, Amplifier Repair
 
Diagram 4
P500 - See Factory Connectors Video above.
Factory Car Stereo Repair, Bose Car Stereo, Bose Car Audio, Bose Car Speakers, Bose Amplifier Repair, Automotive Audio Repair
 
Diagram 5
CN701 - See Factory Connectors Video above.
Factory Car Stereo Repair, Bose Car Stereo, Bose Car Audio, Bose Car Speakers, Bose Amplifier Repair, Automotive Audio Repair
 

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