MR2 Spyder / MR-S Aftermarket Headunit Install

Watch my mistakes and the install of the Sony XAV-AX1000 Car Stereo in an imported 2002 Toyota MR-S (also known as the MR2 Spyder). This is my first video and I was super nervous filming so please forgive all my umms and derpy moments.
PRODUCTS USED:
Sony XAV-AX1000 Apple CarPlay Bluetooth 6.2" In Dash Digital Car Stereo Receiver - www.amazon.ca/dp/B07JDFKQJ5/?...
Metra 70-1761 Radio Wiring Harness for Toyota 87-Up Power 4 Speaker - www.amazon.ca/dp/B0002BEQJ8/?... 95-8202
Metra 95-8202 Toyota DDIN Multi Dash Kit - www.amazon.ca/dp/B000K52CY2/?...
Proskit 8PK-033 Heavy Duty Wire Strippers/ Multi Functional Crimpers/Electric Wire Stripper - www.amazon.ca/dp/B01LXXNYL4/?...
Hilitchi 140pcs Insulated Butt Splice Terminals Electrical Wire Crimp Connectors Set, Yellow, Blue, Red - www.amazon.ca/dp/B01CFH8SOU/?...
Lego Separator Tool - www.amazon.ca/dp/B06Y1QQM4N/?...
Disclaimer: All opinions in this video are my own. I do earn a small commission when my links are used (which helps fund car parts). Thank you guys!
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[@gothsan]

This is a really great tutorial for changing the MR2 radio. I like that the video also included the trial and error, so the next person attempting this will know what to look out for.

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Thanks Markus! Definitely hoping someone learns from my mistakes and it saves them some time! ☺️

[@bleegus777]

Thank you for posting this video! I'm going to need the tutorial as I'm putting in an apple carplay stereo in my new MR2! Great video

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Oh yay! I’m excited for you; Apple CarPlay has made all the difference for me! So glad you found this tutorial helpful! Thank you for watching ☺️

[@wheresthemiata6625]

This was really helpful thank you. Loving the content btw

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

I’m so glad to hear it was helpful! ☺️ thanks for sharing! Stay tuned for more content!

[@aznstylz]

Good job clara!this was awesome great job. Cant wait to see what else is coming next!

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Thanks! Lots of plans for the MR-S! 😏

[@aznstylz]

np, I was wondering anything cheer, or workout related or is this channel strictly for your cars? I' cant wait regardless of what's next!

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

aznstylz right now just car things 🙈 I don’t know if people want to see cheer related things 😅

[@Sw20t]

Great job the video. Can’t wait for more videos

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Thanks! Wasn’t nervous at all 😅😂

[@MitchDore]

Liked, Subscribed, & Shared! Great job, your a natural! Keep it up! Mitch

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Thanks Mitch! That’s means a lot from you! ☺️ I really appreciate it!

[@alfredosauceee]

Nice work pointing out the steps to remove the head unit and knowing where all the clips and screws are.

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Thanks Alfred! ☺️ Hoping my struggles with all the clips will help someone else 😅

[@project_breezy]

I definitely encourage you to create more content and take us along your journey with Mr.DosArana. Tremendous first video!

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

🥰 Thank you for watching and being a part of the journey!

[@the_names_murph996]

Ya I can definitely see this being a mod I do myself once I get my mr-s. So I'm all for you making more videos.

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Have a few lined up to be edited (once I’m back from my road trip to Banff) so stay tuned! ☺️

[@JOSEGONZALEZ-bv1sq]

EXCELLENT VIDEO! :) & no worries, I made the same mistake that you did, lol, I completely skipped the part where you made the mistake & when I watched again, I found out that I made the same mistake, lol. Thank you for all your instructional MR2 videos & keep making great videos about your MR2 Spyder, we love them! :)

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

I’m so glad! And sorry about that ahahaha. Glad it wasn’t just me that made that mistake.

[@JORGELOPEZ-ik4fg]

Very good explaining the removal process

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Aww, thank you so much for watching!

[@STECKEDDECK]

Good job! Keep it up!

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Thank you and thanks for watching! ☺️

[@christianandino1603]

Hope you have a wonderful day

[@mortisvan]

Nice video!

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@mortisvan]

@@thatmr2girlschannel931 Are you on IG?

[@christianandino1603]

Keep up the good work 😊

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Thanks! ☺️

[@christianandino1603]

thatmr2girl’s channel anytime 😍

[@christianandino1603]

I love your channel ❤️❤️❤️

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Thank you! ☺️

[@christianandino1603]

thatmr2girl’s channel your welcome 😊

[@ciscogomez]

this was super useful thx

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

No problem! I’m so glad it was useful! ☺️Thanks for watching!

[@noobatnothing]

was a great video!!

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Aww thank you! And thanks for watching! ☺️

[@hometablet8292]

💖

[@martystewart5880]

A british man, just added a radio in to his MR2 Spyder and it fit better, but covered the heat and air vents due to the screen, but maybe the screen moves lower to overcome that. I am looking for a good GPS Radio/DVD one for my MR2 Spyder.

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Oooh that's an interesting take. I would prefer to leave my heat and air vents but having the head unit higher does sound more ideal.

[@vizualmrs]

👍🏼

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Visual thanks for watching! ☺️

[@ogueravila5054]

I’ve wondered if it’s possible to move the AC controls down so the stereo can he higher

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Honestly, that would be an interesting option. I also find that the head unit it a bit too low for comfort. It's difficult to look at it while driving.

[@CJ-pe5dl]

Great work. Any chance you could install my Sony?

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Ahaha no promises 😅

[@julianneale6128]

I have one more question regarding this informative video. I have just bought a double din stereo for my (same as your) car. At the very end you added the outer bezel. I bought my car that already had a (very bad) aftermarket stereo. I do not have the outer bezel you have. Mine looks like yours did just after fitting, before fitting the outer bezel. Do you know where I can get one/part number? Was the stereo at the beginning on this the original?

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

The stereo at the beginning I assume is a Japanese aftermarket stereo from the previous owner. I don’t know the oem bracket part number, but it seems like some people used the Metra bracket 99-8300. The one I used, with just the two side bezel brackets that I had to break, is called a Metra 95-8202 Dash Kit.

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Just got this from someone else, but you can use this link to find the oem part number for your car! (Sorry I wasn’t sure what year yours is) www.toyotapartsdeal.com/oem-toyota-mr2_spyder-headlight.html

[@julianneale6128]

@@thatmr2girlschannel931 thank you so much for your response. Mine is a December 2004 facelift. I'll look at the link you provided. You're a star!

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

No worries, thank you so much for watching!

[@AM-rg1gj]

Is the screen visibility good while driving, seeing as its positioned quite low?

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

That’s actually a really good question! I did find that to be an issue, cause when it’s very sunny it was hard to see any of the screen. However switching the display brightness setting to auto helped. However, it is still sometimes an issue for me depending on the weather. When the top is on, I don’t really have an issue. Where you sit also affects visibility. I’m quite close up to my wheel but not high up. I find visibility better if I push my seat back (but then I can’t reach the pedals 😅) so maybe if you sit further back it’ll help too.

[@perrinsunga]

Cool install. Wish RHD was allowed in the Philippines :(

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Thank you! Can you not import it to the Philippines?

[@perrinsunga]

thatmr2girl’s channel We’re required to convert it to LHD :( in order to register them

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Oh wow! I didn’t know that :( that sucks

[@danielm.1608]

8:00 most of us due to quarantine

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

Daniel Cohen ahaha actually. When the days blend into weeks 🙈

[@traviskondo7910]

What brand was the dash kit .

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

It was a Sony XAV-AV1000 I got from Crutchfield! The link is in the description ☺️

[@Brandon212096]

How did you fit in front of the seat like that? 😂

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

I’m 5ft and flexible (competitive cheerleader) 😅😂 but you can achieve the same affect if you don’t need your legs

[@julianneale6128]

Quite an informative video. One thing I will say, which I'm in no way trying to be offensive. You make the MR2 look quite roomy, which suggests that you're around 5' tall. I'm 6'3 and have very little legroom in mine.

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

I’m so glad it was helpful! ☺️ Ahaha yes, I’m actually exactly 5ft tall and probably have way more legroom - one of the few perks of being small 😅 It’s actually surprisingly hard to find a car where I can actually fully drive and reach the clutch

[@julianneale6128]

@@thatmr2girlschannel931 oh right, I hadn't thought of that! The Japanese aren't generally tall people, although I'm sure there must be a few tall ones. Hence they tend to design their cars for smaller occupants. So for you with a couple of clicks forward on the seat, you're probably a good fit... Happy driving!

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

@@julianneale6128 *all the clicks forward on the seat 😅 yeah, it’s actually really hard to find a car that I can drive; test drove a dozen Asian cars and barely found any. Even the new Miata I struggle with. But thank youuu! Happy driving as well! ☺️

[@sirscrotum]

I wish women didnt think i was so ugly but that's not gonna fuckin' happen

[@fabiritmoracing]

whau I have a mr2 and I like so much you and the asian Girls, I would like to know you... really, you look so sweet write me, byeee

[@devisissy1]

You are literally missing the frame. That's why it looks like shit. Oh wait you just found it. God this video is giving me a headache.

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

I’m sorry you feel that way. I filmed my candid experience of installing this head unit. I could have cut it out and not filmed my mistakes, however I felt that it may help someone else. The frame was very difficult to remove from the jdm headunit and I was under the impression the kit came with a new one, which I mentioned.

[@devisissy1]

@@thatmr2girlschannel931 it wasn't a total loss. It was a what not to do so you saved me making a bunch of mistakes.

[@thatmr2girlschannel931]

That was the objective, I'm glad the video helped you!