I want to remove the radio from my 2007 Avalon to install an IPOD adapter. Does the plastic panel that fits over the radio just snap in and out? Can I remove it by simply carefully prying in off to get access to the screws that hold the radio?
Thanks
These instructions are for a 2005-2006 Avalon, but they should be the same for 2006. Follow steps 1 and 2 to get the trim off.
Good advice from Ray O (as usual) but please be gentle with it. I had to pull the radio from my 2003 Avalon a while back, and it scared me silly, thinking that I could bugger it up if I were ham-handed with it. I was careful and it worked out all right, but I felt as if I were holding my breath the whole time, not a fun feeling.
You could try that, but I would take it to somebody that knows how to remove the cover, if it where my car, rather then brake something. ;)
mike
The directions suggest the use of a hook removal tool, but fingernails, a putty knife, or trim removal tools also work well. It seems like the trim piece is fragile, but I've never broken one so they must be fairly flexible.
You're welcome and good luck!
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