06 Sonata Factory radio removal

After reading some of the posts, it is eviden
to me that I am merely an amature and could use someone's help. Doe
anyone know how the heck I remove the factory radio from my 06 Sonata
I have looked everywhere for screws but it appears the whole das
needs to come up and I dont know where to begin. I would appreciat
any info someone would send my way

 

-spam.invalid (keith.marino) wrote in

It's simple, you just gotta know where to look

The key to starting the whole process is to pry out the thin, silver (in my
car) trim piece that runs just above the vents in the center of the car.
Start carefully at the steering wheel and work your way towards the
passenger door. Just pry it out far enough to expose the two screws you
need to remove. You'll see them. Now, remove those two screws, and pry
out the two trim panels to the left and right of the radio (one is the
hazard switch and the other is the passenger seat belt indicator. No need
to remove those wiring harnesses. Now you will have exposed the 4 or 6 (I
can't remember right now) screws that need to come out to remove the
factory radio.

One thing to watch, as always with those annoying spring clips, is to be
extra careful getting them out. The four that are on the two trim panels
by the radio can easily fall into the dash. I only have two left but
they will eventually fall out of the dash if you are lucky.

Eric

 

Great. I am going to go give it a shot now. Thanks for replying s
quickly. I'll post again with updates

 

-spam.invalid (keith.marino) wrote in

No problem. Playing around with my Sirius radio has given me too much
experience with it.

Good luck.

Eric

 

The trim came off without a problem but you were right about th
hazard light switch and the seatbelt light. There was nothing
could do about those little clips. the two bottom ones popped of
regardless of how careful I was
So, I get the whole things apart and realize that I left the JV
wiring harness in my old car. So, I had to order a new harness fo
my head unit. I am waiting for the new harness and then i ca
install the radio. More updates to come.
Oh, by the way, any ideas where those clips might have gone

keit

 

-spam.invalid (keith.marino) wrote in

It's a real PIA, but they fall down inside the center dash console. One of
mine finally fell out after a week or so of driving, but I couldn't get
them out myself.

Incidentally, you really only need the top clip and the bottom screw to
hold them in securely. That's all I have left.

Eric