Removing the standard CD Player

**darich** · 08-29-2005, 10:01 AM

I recently boiught a 2003 Celica (UK) and would like to fit my MP3 player from my last car. i've bought the fascia adaptor plate but I'm not sure how to remove the existing audio unit.
I dont want to just attack it with a screwdriver or the dashboard will be damaged.
How do I remove the existing audio unit without causing any damage to the surround?
thanks
David

**BioNeXuS** · 08-29-2005, 11:30 AM

1. Take off ur shift knob.
2. Take out your ashtray and remove the 2 screws behind it.
3. pull up on the plastic around the shifter. You should be able to get to the cigarette lighter and unplug it, then pull out that plate.
4. Pull the knobs for the heater control and the button for the recirculate air.
5. Remove the 2 screws from behind the heater controls.
6. Gently pull up the rest of the plastic plate.
7. Remove the 4 bolts holding the stock deck in place.

**BiG_ED** · 08-29-2005, 11:48 PM

^ yep
hope u have a wiring harness cuz splicin sucks the bag

**BioNeXuS** · 08-30-2005, 11:10 AM

Funny, i wrote that up from memory...jeez i've taken that thing apart way too many times...

**darich** · 09-01-2005, 04:00 AM

Thanks Ed.
That was my next question. I have a Sony head unit to install and wondered how easy it would be to attach to the existing loom., My mate is an electrician and has fitted dozens of audoi system but do i need to buy an adaptor of some kind?
Was also having a read through the procedure for removing the existing unit - does it make a difference that my ventilation controls are all buttons and no knobs? It means that the whole lot is electronis behind that panel. Is that likely to cause me some major headaches?
thanks

**BioNeXuS** · 09-02-2005, 11:52 AM

Lightly pull on parts and see where it snaps in. I'm guessing there's probably just clips then but i'm not sure.

**jona103186** · 01-11-2006, 07:31 PM

nice ive been looking for something like this

JR · 01-11-2006, 09:42 PM

nice to see a newbie searching :D

08-29-2005, 10:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
darich Posts: 22 Join Date: Aug 2005 Last On: 04-17-2006 05:46 AM	Removing the standard CD Player I recently boiught a 2003 Celica (UK) and would like to fit my MP3 player from my last car. i've bought the fascia adaptor plate but I'm not sure how to remove the existing audio unit. I dont want to just attack it with a screwdriver or the dashboard will be damaged. How do I remove the existing audio unit without causing any damage to the surround? thanks David

08-29-2005, 11:30 AM	#2 (permalink)
BioNeXuS Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 293 Join Date: Dec 2003 Last On: 11-19-2008 01:19 AM	1. Take off ur shift knob. 2. Take out your ashtray and remove the 2 screws behind it. 3. pull up on the plastic around the shifter. You should be able to get to the cigarette lighter and unplug it, then pull out that plate. 4. Pull the knobs for the heater control and the button for the recirculate air. 5. Remove the 2 screws from behind the heater controls. 6. Gently pull up the rest of the plastic plate. 7. Remove the 4 bolts holding the stock deck in place. __________________ Black 2003 Celica GTS

08-29-2005, 11:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
BiG_ED Location: Richmond Hill Posts: 641 Join Date: Oct 2003 Last On: 08-21-2008 02:28 AM	^ yep hope u have a wiring harness cuz splicin sucks the bag __________________ go BiG or go Home...

08-30-2005, 11:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
BioNeXuS Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 293 Join Date: Dec 2003 Last On: 11-19-2008 01:19 AM	Funny, i wrote that up from memory...jeez i've taken that thing apart way too many times... __________________ Black 2003 Celica GTS

09-02-2005, 11:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
BioNeXuS Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 293 Join Date: Dec 2003 Last On: 11-19-2008 01:19 AM	Lightly pull on parts and see where it snaps in. I'm guessing there's probably just clips then but i'm not sure. __________________ Black 2003 Celica GTS

09-01-2005, 04:00 AM	#5 (permalink)
darich Posts: 22 Join Date: Aug 2005 Last On: 04-17-2006 05:46 AM	Thanks Ed. That was my next question. I have a Sony head unit to install and wondered how easy it would be to attach to the existing loom., My mate is an electrician and has fitted dozens of audoi system but do i need to buy an adaptor of some kind? Was also having a read through the procedure for removing the existing unit - does it make a difference that my ventilation controls are all buttons and no knobs? It means that the whole lot is electronis behind that panel. Is that likely to cause me some major headaches? thanks

01-11-2006, 07:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
jona103186 Posts: 15 Join Date: Oct 2005 Last On: 01-30-2006 10:45 AM	nice ive been looking for something like this

01-11-2006, 09:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
JR Resident 1st Gen Location: Owen Sound, ON Posts: 2,458 Join Date: Sep 2005 Last On: Yesterday 01:57 PM Vehicle: 90 Civic DX 2nd Vehicle: 77 Celica	nice to see a newbie searching :D __________________ J.R.

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