Does anybody have a link to that website that has model-specific instructions to install car stereos? I had it bookmarked for a while but figured I'd never use it since it didn't have the instructions for 3rd gen 4Runners so I deleted it. Now I need to take the head unit out of my friend's Taurus so I need it after all...

 

www.installdr.com

 

I normally use the following website when installing decks or speakers for my customers:

Car Stereo Help

-- Andrey

 

Awesome, thanks to the both of you!

 

Vince, we also have a detailed write-up in our Tech section here on taking the dash apart to install an aftermarket stereo.

 

I went to take out the stereo from my friend's car today. We ended up just pulling apart the dash with a screwdriver and our hands to get to the back of the unit. The sites were helpful in getting out a stock unit, but not his aftermarket deck. All turned out well and we got it done in 15 minutes or so, but trashed the dash. Good thing he's just selling it to a junkyard!

Corey - thanks for the tip. My stereo was the last thing on my list of things to mod, but I'm actually scouting around for a nice 2nd gen MR-2 Turbo for a fun project car. That means any money toward the 4Runner will be put into making it a nice comfortable DD (meaning a nice sound system gets pushed to the top of the list ) That writeup will be very helpful.