How to: 98-04 Toyota Tacoma Radio Removal

[@stevanrose7439]

It’s to bad these Toyota radios don’t last. When I was a kid we used to get the radios out of old Buicks and Oldsmobile Fords or whatever they used to put along the river bank to help with erosion. Some of them were even 6 volt radios. Then we would hook them to a speaker and a battery and have music in the garage. We’re talking sixty years ago. But I changed my Tacoma radio with one I got from the auto parts store. It works great. And they are pretty easy to do. Did the wiring in the house and just plugged it in when I got to the truck.

[@ghaw100]

Great video. Clear, to the point, explanation and easy to follow. Had my radio out quickly and back in after a repair in minimal time.

[@4DIYers]

Awesome to hear, happy I was able to help!

[@ericflores6955]

The factory radio in my old Tacoma stopped working a few months ago. So, I found a nice, used factory radio on Ebay and bought it. Your video was very helpful in me changing out the radio with no issues. Just wanted to say thank you!! Note when buying an used factory radio, you will most likely need the two mounting brackets from your old stereo for the replacement stereo. Couple of screws hold the bracket to the radio.

[@p.a.russell4210]

This video was of great help! If anyone (like myself) is replacing the original radio/CD player with a refurbished one (to keep things original) take note of the model # on the front, lower left of the radio. There are two different radios for the Tacoma, depending upon whether or not it had the JBL sound system, so you need to pick your replacement wisely! Hopefully that helps someone out!!!

[@bobg8941]

Simple straight forward explanation, will now tackle my 01 radio replacement. Thanks for the video. Update: replaced factory radio last week with aftermarket alpine with din insert. Again thanks, your video was very helpful, piece of cake to upgrade......

[@4DIYers]

No problem, happy to help. If you're swapping out for an aftermarket head unit, I have a video on that too if you haven't seen it already.

[@williamhach1550]

Awesome tutorial! Made easy work of switching the stereo in my ‘04 Tacoma.

[@4DIYers]

Awesome to hear and thank you so much!

[@CheeserRamirez]

Just did the swap on my 99 tacoma, thank you so much man!

[@4DIYers]

No problem, happy to help!

[@thasyckness]

So good, fixed my radio thanks to you!

[@4DIYers]

Awesome to hear and thank you!

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[@tomhernandez1308]

Excellent tutorial that I have returned to more than once! I have a 2000 tacoma that's still going strong and hope to keep going the next 5 years at least! Do you have a recommendation for a small accessory tap point for a thermometer I'm trying to hook up? I found a great spot right by the throttle cable through the firewall with its own grommet (thanks to another video) and still needed a 12 volt source that is on when accessory switch is on. I was hoping for something near the radio wiring for the actual thermistor to get to the front engine area, and anticipated some trouble tapping off the actual radio power, mainly from not having a wiring diagram for the aftermarket Sony radio installed, but maybe that's my best bet if the internet will help me. Cheers!

[@e30m31989]

HELLO!!!! Can you get to the antenna connection without removing the radio? I just need to swap out the antenna mast, rusted away...

[@hidebehindstudios]

Excellent tutorial.

[@4DIYers]

Thank you!

[@mrcutestuff]

Nicely Done!!

[@4DIYers]

Thank you!

[@terebrate]

Thanks, Broham, I need to remove center panel and take a look into the air vents, sounds like skwirl or something is in there and the air seems restricted on the right side middle vent.

[@stevanrose7439]

Mice 🐁. Get a mouse blocker. And wire it to your battery. They work. Have one in my wife’s Tacoma and one in my Tacoma and no more mouse 🐁 tirds under the hood. 😀

[@terebrate]

@@stevanrose7439 thanks for the suggestion and endorsement, I'll look into it.

[@4DIYers]

Happy to help! A borescope could be used as well. Hopefully no rodent issues as that can be a nightmare.

[@hamprepper]

oh, forgive my manners, most excellent tutorial ! Thanks You

[@4DIYers]

Thank you so much!

[@gearhead3500]

what aftermarket radio did you get an is it plug an play?

[@JohnsJohnson-ns5xm]

Excellent video. Thanks a lot.

[@4DIYers]

Thank you and you’re welcome!

[@Befresh2000]

Thanks for posting

[@4DIYers]

No problem!

[@Carrillo77]

Thank you!! Helped me out a lot

[@4DIYers]

Awesome to hear and thank you!

[@SDsailor7]

Does the radio?stereo have a fuse in the back? anyone now? my radio went out i get no sound. I checked the fuses in for the accesories in the engine compartment and inside the cabin all fuses are good. Thank you

[@jenniferalves6808]

I have a '98 Tacoma, the radio stopped working (I think a rodent might have chewed a wire because it stopped working overnight), this is a great video and I feel confident to go forward and remove it because of your video. Just one question, what is the unit you're replacing the old radio with?

[@4DIYers]

Thank you! It's a Pumpkin head unit with an Android interface.

[@rc_hoov7374]

I need to find which fuse is for the radio before I go this deep in my dash. Your video was very well made and I am sure I will find it helpful unfortunately.

[@susanmandeville693]

I figured out one of the fuses but you need a fuse puller and that is over my head! There might be a fuse under the hood, too.

[@rc_hoov7374]

@@susanmandeville693 if you look in the lid of the under-hood fuse box, you may have the tool.

[@babaoriley5751]

Very helpful thx

[@4DIYers]

No problem!

[@RichardImbrie]

Dude. Thank you so much.

[@4DIYers]

No problem, happy I could help!

[@susanmandeville693]

Thanks for the good video but I am 80 and I don't think I will tackle replacing my 2001 Tacoma radio!

[@stevanrose7439]

I’m 70 and just put mine in. Bring it on down and we can put one in in an afternoon.

[@susanmandeville693]

Well, thanks for the offer but since I wrote that, not only is the radio shot but so is the AC and the cat. converter! I drive it infrequently now but am sad because I love that truck. Oh and also the seal coat on the paint job is peeling off!!

[@angelicacabret4611]

Hello friend, what android radio do I use and if you can download applications?

[@antonioong4155]

How to open the compartment?

[@Vegorioash]

What is the purpose in removing the negative terminal on the battery? Will it mess something up if you don’t?

[@4DIYers]

It's a safety precaution and should always be done when working with electronics. Sometimes you can risk damaging a circuit.

[@susanmandeville693]

Thank you!

[@ryanwalker397]

Do you have a link for the 2 clips used to secure the center lower finish trim (with the 2 12v charging ports)? Mine are missing as well and can't find the dark gray ones that match the interior but black should be fine

[@4DIYers]

I just have a kit of random clips, something like this amzn.to/3tGSJr7 Whenever I run into missing or broken clips, I just replace them. The proper clips come from the Toyota dealer but I'm guessing they'll be a few dollars each.

[@Hever73]

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO DO THIS ? CZ I NEED TO REPLACE MY AC CONTROL ASSEMBLY, THANKS.

[@4DIYers]

Should be able to do it in a day, depends on how fast you work and how comfortable you are with taking apart interior components.

[@ryanmartin6863]

What is the name of the radio you used

[@4DIYers]

Pumpkin, I have an installation video for it too.

[@unrescued]

thanks

[@4DIYers]

You're welcome!

[@tastierauto1887]

What radio did you use?

[@4DIYers]

It's a Pumpkin with their Android interface. Here's the installation video kzbin.info/www/bejne/pofRcnmYqd6Eobc

[@SDsailor7]

How do you disconect the lower piece side clips? Anyone know?

[@atownpronoun]

Push the middle in, then pop the out piece outwards. They usually break, no matter what you do 😂

[@SDsailor7]

@@atownpronoun thank you

[@jeffcummins2546]

thx big help

[@stevemelcher9171]

Great simply

[@hamprepper]

Burrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr!