1995 Toyota Camry - How To Remove The Factory Stereo Options

[rick graves]

Hi,

My daughter has a 1995 Toyota Stationwagon V6 LE with a factory stereo. She totaled her 94 Camry a few weeks ago. The 94 Camry had the same stereo, but with a CD player attached. They are the exact stereos in both cars (except the 95 doesn't have the CD). Does anyone have any advise on how to remove the stereo from the 95 Camry?

Thanks,

Rick

[edjack]

If it's anything like the '00 Camry, just remove the fake wood trim on the radio surround to expose the bolts holding it in.

As I remember, there are two bolts that hold in the ash tray bracket, and then the trim is held in by clips. Carefully pry on the trim to remove. There are 6 clips.

[Amit Shah]

Hi,

My daughter has a 1995 Toyota Stationwagon V6 LE with a factory stereo. She totaled her 94 Camry a few weeks ago. The 94 Camry had the same stereo, but with a CD player attached. They are the exact stereos in both cars (except the 95 doesn't have the CD). Does anyone have any advise on how to remove the stereo from the 95 Camry?

Thanks,

Rick

If you haven't done it yet, then just follow this link...Gen3 Camry Manual. Go to page 114, this will show you how to take it out.

[rick graves]

Thanks...........

The only part that is still unclear, is how do I get the small covers (panels) off, that are on both sides of the stereo......to get access to the four screws? Do I just pry them gently off? ....I feel like it will break them.

Thanks,

Rick

[Amit Shah]

Thanks...........

The only part that is still unclear, is how do I get the small covers (panels) off, that are on both sides of the stereo......to get access to the four screws? Do I just pry them gently off? ....I feel like it will break them.

Thanks,

Rick

Don't worry, I know the feeling you are talking about, they won't. It's a Toyota, not a Kia or a Hyundai, they're made stronger than that...haha.

[Apoorva]

The steps:

1. disconnect battery lead because of air bag sensors
2. pop off trim around shifter stick
3. remove center knob on the A/C panel. Remove phillips screw behind the knob. This is the only screw that has to come out (in addition to the 4 radio screws)
4. pull the a/c console forward. It's a tight fit but it's only held by clips. This was the most difficult part for me because I didn't want to break anything. It eventually released after pulling with constant pressure.
5. pull the air vent assembly off around the radio. This is also a tight fit, is only secured with clips. The radio face plate came off with this piece.
6. Remove 4 10mm bolts at bottom of radio. I used putty on a 10mm socket to help hold the bolt from falling down into the dashboard. Lose these bolts and you'll easily add several hours to the job trying to fish them out of the dashboard.
The radio slides right out. Total time to remove radio, add an external audio input and put it back together was about one hour.


Regards
Apoorva
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