How to Remove the Radio From a 2007 Toyota Camry

As vehicle interiors become more feature-rich, they tend to become more complicated. Such is the case with the redesigned Toyota Camry, introduced for 2007. The previous Camry's radio could be removed in less than 20 minutes, and reaching the radio-mounting bolts involved the removal of only a few items. However, the 2007 Camry's dash is a bit more complicated. Expect the radio-removal process to take 45 minutes to an hour.

Difficulty:

Moderately Challenging

Instructions

things you'll need:

• Pliers
• Trim-panel tool
• Phillips screwdriver
• 10mm socket wrench

1. • 1

     Detach the black (negative) cable from the battery using a pair of pliers. This protects you from electric shock when removing the Camry's radio.

   • 2

     Grasp the automatic-shift knob. Twist it to the left to unscrew it. Continue until it turns freely, and then lift it to remove it.

   • 3

     Position the trim-panel tool behind the trim piece beneath the center-dash stack. Push the piece toward the backseat area to unhook it. Repeat this for the other side; the two trim pieces are identical.

   • 4

     Pry upward on the automatic-shift knob trim. With a little effort, the trim unhooks from the center console.

   • 5

     Grasp the outer rim of the center-console cover. This cover surrounds the automatic-shift knob trim. Lift up firmly to unhook it from the console.

   • 6

     Remove the two Phillips screws from the radio-storage compartment. These screws become visible with the two trim pieces removed from the center-dash stack.

   • 7

     Grasp the radio-storage compartment and pull it away from the center-dash stack.

   • 8

     Insert the trim-panel tool into the corner of the A/C vent panel. Pry outward to release the panel's clips. Pull the panel off. Disconnect the emergency flasher and clock connection from the rear.

   • 9

     Remove the four 10mm bolts from the Camry's radio. Grasp the radio setup and pull it out of the center-dash stack. The radio is still connected to the climate-control unit. Unplug the wiring harness and antenna cable from the rear.

   • 10

     Remove the 10 Phillips screws that mount the radio to the climate-control unit. There are five screws on each side. Slide the radio away from the climate-control unit.