Trim around stock stereo

[2ae86]

How on earth do you remove this???? The HVAC controls will not pull out far enough to facilite its removal.

 

[1garnetredlx]

You have to unhook the Hazard flasher button. Also if you're going to pull it completely out, you'll have to unhook the heater control cables fron the heater box.

 

[2ae86]

All Im trying to do is pull the stereo, is it necessary for me to unhook the HVAC cables or is there a trick to it? Im trying to install a Kenwood single DIN CD player. The dude at the Circuit City here in Utah is an idiot giving me an install kit for a 2000 Protege sedan, which if Im not mistaken had a single DIN reciever where the P5 reciever is double DIN or DIN 1/2. Any input is welcome. Thanks 1garnetredlx for the reply.

 

[mountjonas]

you don't need to pull out the trim to remove the stereo. i think sirnuke did a how to on removing the stock stereo. it is kind of a b**** to remove. but it can be done without taking off the trim. if you really want to take off the trim, someone else posted how to remove it. you need to remove a couple of cables (temp control and another one). i believe the 2000 protege also has a double din stereo. i just happened to get an oil change right before i installed my kenwood and had the dealer remove my stereo for free.

here's the how to on removing the trim
How To

 

[2ae86]

Ill be taking mine to the dealer soon for its 15,000 mile "checkup" soon. Ill see if they will pull it fo rme I guess. I really dont want to tear up my warranteed car haha. Thanks fellas.