So far the Toyota Prius was one of the most widely sold hybrid vehicles on the market. The original Toyota Prius Radio is low-grade. When you find the need to install a new aftermarket unit instead of your factory stereo, you can trust the replacement duties to an audio technician at an aftermarket retailer or you can swap the old stereo for a new one yourself and save the cost of labor. If your car have the same dashboard with this car, you can follow the instructions bellow.
2009-2013 Toyota Prius dashboard
Tools you’ll need
1）Trim panel removal tool
2）Phillips-head screwdriver
3）Flat screwdriver
4）10-millimeter socket wrench
5）Wiring harness adapter
6）Faceplate adapter
2009-2013 Toyota Prius radio installation
1)Remove the shift panel right of the steering wheel. The panel simply pulls free of the dash with medium force from a trim pry tool.
2009-2013 Toyota Prius radio installation step 1
2)Remove the dash panel below the stereo. Grab the panel by the right edge and pull with significant force to detach the plastic pin that holds the panel in place. Grab the bottom edge of the panel and pull it from the dash.
2009-2013 Toyota Prius radio installation step 2
3)Remove the vent panel to the right of the stereo as you did the left panel. It is only connected with clips that can be pulled free with moderate force.
2009-2013 Toyota Prius radio installation step 3
4)Disconnect the wiring.
2009-2013 Toyota Prius radio installation step 4
5) Remove the stereo by removing the four screws near the corners of the stereo mounting bracket with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
2009-2013 Toyota Prius radio installation step 5
6) Pull the radio toward you slowly.
2009-2013 Toyota Prius radio installation step 6
7)Pull the stereo from its dock and pull the wire groups from the back of the stereo. Grab the groups by the white plastic wire binders, not the wires themselves.
2009-2013 Toyota Prius radio installation step 7
8）Make antennas and cables connected step by step as installation instructions show,and you should be very careful when you are doing this for it will affect whole procedure.
9）Connect the wiring between the new radio and your Toyota Prius. Check whether your connections are correct, the new unit is in right position,and you’d better have a tidy for the cables.
10）Firm four removed screws that are put aside,then make trim panel back on your new unit.
By the way, if you have not got a new Toyota Prius Radio. I’d like to share a pretty one with you:
This unit has a lot of great functions in it. Such as high speed 3G&WiFi Internet, App download, 3D Navigation, Bluetooth, Built-in Amplifier and so on. You can enjoy your car life and share the happiness with your family or friends.
Wish this blog can benefit you, enjoy your Toyota Prius Radio every day.