2004 Rav4 Radio Removal

[Stefan A]

Can someone please tell me what the steps are to remove the radio from the 2004 rav4?

Thanks

Stefan

[Monadh]

Can someone please tell me what the steps are to remove the radio from the 2004 rav4? 

Thanks

Stefan

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I am also looking for the same info. so that I can fit a CD/MP3 player.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[jerij]

Carefully pry the 2 side panels from around the radio structure. They just snap out and back in.

There will be 2 screws to remove that will allow you to pull the 2 center air vents out. Once this is removed, you will see the 4 bolts that hold the radio in place.

Remove these, careful not to drop the 2 deep inset bolts. The radio will now pull loose from the cavity.

jerij

[Monadh]

Carefully pry the 2 side panels from around the radio structure.  They just snap out and back in.

There will be 2 screws to remove that will allow you to pull the 2 center air vents out.  Once this is removed, you will see the 4 bolts that hold the radio in place.

Remove these, careful not to drop the 2 deep inset bolts.  The radio will now pull loose from the cavity.

jerij

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Thanks jerij.

Do you have any photos available and have you fitted a CD/Mp3 player if so did you fit the Toyota one or an aftermarket one?

[jerij]

Sorry, I've no photos. It's really straightforward once you do it.

I was adding a Sirius satellite radio interface to my system and interlinking my IPOD into the (Pioneer) satellite radio system. I basically still have the stock system but my aftermarket pieces run thru my CD player port. Much better sound quality than the FM modulator.

jerij

[Monadh]

I've removed the radio so now all I need is a supplier of a compatible aftermarket MP3 changer. Has anybody any recommendations?