How to remove radio on 2005 2.5i OBW?

On my Toyota, I had to pop off a climate control knob panel with a plastic putty knife to expose bolts. If you look really close, you might see a similar setup.

If you don't get the info you need, you can always pay $10 for access to techinfo.subaru.com, which always worked well for me when I had my Subie.

Are there any holes or slots in the head unit itself? Many new car radios require a special tool that is inserted into holes/slots in the face to remove the radio. I believe you can also get info from crutchfield.com.

Dan D Central NJ USA

On a lot of cars these days you can get started by removing the ashtray and checking for screws in the back.

Thanks, but can find no holes, slots or screws anywhere including the ashtray compartment. Guess I'll just have to ask a Subaru dealer.

Not sure about USDM models, is it the same interior as a Gen IV Legacy? If it is then grab the shift lever surround and pull it up, it should pop out with a little force. On an MT car, unscrew the gear knob; on an auto, you need to pull off the indicator ring around the shifter first. Undo the 2 Philips headed screws at the rear on each side, then lift up the back end of the console surround strip and pull it back towards you, it's held by a couple of clips by the radio / AC units; repeat for the other strip. You can now see 3 Philips screws on each side of the radio unit (one is buried quite deeply); undo these and it will come free. I don't know if the USDM cars use the same stereos as the EU cars (Kenwood), if they do then you have no chance of adding an Aux input as there's nowhere to fit it and there's no Aux mode on the stereo. Martin

Thanks, I'll look into it.

Look at these service manuals may help: