MR2 Spyder Radio Install

It is time to remove the original radio which does not work and install a new head unit/radio.
There are a few steps to get the console apart and the Toyota radio is larger than a standard 2 din radio so it is important to know what you need to do.

[@breeston]

New MR2 owner and your videos are so amazing. Thanks for the content

[@lx93bill]

thank you so much for making this video! Super helpful. Hopefully your MR2 is salvageable and is back on the road again!

[@anthonyfreeman402]

I just wanted to say thanks. I used your video as a guide and installed a new Sony entertainment player in my MR2.

[@StarkReality]

You are welcome. I have used a lot of videos myself and wanted to give back the same way.

[@atreyuprincipalh4043]

WHAT A AWESOME VIDEO...THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!

[@alejandr0031]

Just used this to relace my radio. Thanks for the video 👍

[@JonathanLopez-rv4rz]

Just saw a snippet of your 2zz swap on donut media for “Up to speed” on the MR2

[@StarkReality]

Thanks. Great video. I had not seen that channel.

[@bradleypineda8870]

I put the T1819 from the scion and love it. It's a nice oem look

[@StarkReality]

Bradley Pineda I considered using that one since it is a direct replacement but wanted some newer features. That scion radio is a great option.

[@bradleypineda8870]

StarkReality love the vids btw, I also read up on some of your posts on spyderchat

[@samuelschultz3106]

Great video, very helpful on how to take to stereo out. Just to make sure what are the dimensions I need for the new stereo?

[@StarkReality]

The space is an odd size in the car. A single din or double din will work but you will need a surround piece for either.

[@samuelschultz3106]

StarkReality but does the stereo need to have certain length and width?

[@StarkReality]

There are only a couple of sizes of radio head end units. Single Din and Double Din. Either will fit. You will need a surround for either to fill in the left over gaps.

[@danielgrant5448]

I have a question, what’s the name of the radio and where did you get it

[@donchivazo6566]

Great video, I have a question for you, How do you remove the vent above the climate controls? I need to take my sons out to repaint. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to the speaker swap.

[@StarkReality]

I have not had to remove those vents. I honestly don't know how.

[@Kana0211]

How would you know what ao solder together on the Toyota adaptor? This is the one part I can't understand to save my life

[@asice716]

Awesome video, very thorough. My spyder still has the stock stereo and I heared rattling noise coming off from the back. I was hoping that changing the stereo unit will fix the noise. Please let us know if there s rattling noise with the new setup. Thx🤓

[@StarkReality]

No noises yet. It sounds much better than the original even without changing the speakers. Thanks for watching.

[@roosscosavage]

Was wondering if anyone could help, recently got my dads MR2 roadster, battery issues so he said he disconnected the radio from the battery, however the 15a fuse keeps blowing . Any idea on what could be causing it and how to fix it ? Thanks in advance Ross

[@illadefdynamite]

how do you secure the factory trim after the install? mine is loose and you can pull it out about 0.5mm.

[@StarkReality]

The trim is not tight on mine. I placed a small wedge in the gap to tighten it up which has worked but is not perfect.

[@ReptilianAnusWizzard]

I am suprised you didenth have to take the wheels off 😟

[@StarkReality]

Steve Loeschke - Some things are super easy on this car, like the dash and some are a bit more involved than they seem like they should be.

[@devisissy1]

This was painful to watch, although helpful. But who uses a drill for what a self ratching screwdriver would work much better. He also has the dash tool but doesn't use it, or uses it wrong. However, I got what I needed. So there's that.