Instructions to remove 96 Corolla (AE102R) stereo and install cd player

[layzie]

Hey guys.

Just need instructions how to remove stock tape stereo from a 96 corolla AE102R and instructions on how to install new cd player thanks.

[eviltwin]

Best thing to do , purchase a haynes manual for your car and study it accordingly , the best way to start doing things yourself mate!

[Hiro]

Best thing to do , purchase a haynes manual for your car and study it accordingly , the best way to start doing things yourself mate!

Agreed, the Gregorys manual goes into sufficient detail to remove the existing factory head unit, and it's got the wiring diagrams so you can wire up an aftermarket one too.

Fairly simple to do actually, you pull the knobs off the HVAC controls (ie the fan speed, temp, recirculator and director), then grasp the panel on the ridge between the top and bottom HVAC controls and pull gently - it should pop off. Once you do that, reach around behind and disconnect the rear demister and hazard swich, and then remove the panel - this will give you access to the bolts holding the head-unit in.

[layzie]

Thanks guys

All good, iv hooked it up

Just had trouble pulling out the panel

[Armstrong]

lol...just got ur pm message and was about to reply to it with a guide.

glad to hear u figured it out.

got any photos?

[Armstrong]

INCASE OTHERS ARE WONDERING HERE IS THE WIRING. Over a year ago it was impossible to find on the web.

1996 Toyota Corolla Car Stereo Radio Wiring Diagram

Radio Constant 12V+ Wire: Blue/Yellow

Radio Switched 12V+ Wire: Gray

Radio Ground Wire: Brown

Radio Illumination Wire: Green

Radio Dimmer Wire: N/A

Radio Antenna Trigger Wire: Black/Red

Radio Amp Trigger Wire: None

Front Speakers Size: 5 1/4″

Front Speakers Location: Doors

Left Front Speaker Wire (+): Pink

Left Front Speaker Wire (-): Purple

Right Front Speaker Wire (+): Light Green

Right Front Speaker Wire (-): Blue

Rear Speakers Size: 6 1/2″

Rear Speakers Location: Rear Deck

Left Rear Speaker Wire (+): Black

Left Rear Speaker Wire (-): Yellow

Right Rear Speaker Wire (+): Red

Right Rear Speaker Wire (-): White

[layzie]

[Armstrong]

mines the sony model before urs i think (without the usb connection) and its got the same gap on the right hand side....stupid sony

[layzie]

Yeah i picked it up for $200 at JB. LOL i didnt even notice that gap on the right side. yeah i love the USB. beats a dvd unit without a lcd display

[Armstrong]

lmao...same air fresher as well LMAO

[Hiro]

lmao...same air fresher as well LMAO

Used to have same one too, until I replaced that vent with the JDM clock

[andrewhutchens]

any idea how to remove the dash thingy below the cd player? I want to install a cup holder but can't get the dash off (have removed the 2 screws up the top)