HOW TO: Remove the radio from a Toyota Tacoma

Shows how to remove the radio from a 1997 Toyota Tacoma. This dashboard radio removal requires little disassembly and is pretty easy. You need a small flathead screwdriver and a standard Phillips screwdriver. We replaced our Tacoma radio in favor of a Bluetooth-enabled model to tether to a smartphone. Hope this helps someone.

[@jameswilliams2277]

Who knew I would need video but sure enough, I couldn't figure out how to get the radio out of my 96 Tacoma. Huge thanks for posting this video years ago. It's still helping people.

[@tblogin]

Thank you. Helped a lot on 95 Tacoma. Note, there are actually two screws to take out when removing the bevel. The angled screw on the left was missing in video. Thanks for video.

[@stevepowell2000]

Ah ha. Yes, you're right. Thanks for posting!

[@coolman9i6]

Thanks for posting. Didn't know it would be this simple now I don't have to pay to get it done!!

[@notanexpert5010]

There is also a second screw on the left side you need to take off to remove the bevel but great video!

[@radtone]

Thank you so much for this video I was about to break the entire bevel trying to get of off with a screwdriver...nice job!

[@davidp8998]

Great video, thanks for posting.

[@therealdragon3719]

I’m looking to buy a replacement since our center air vents needs the cover and I’ve been looking where to get them

[@kuyaraythedj]

Man! Thank you!

[@jjones7837]

Clutch bro. Thanks.

[@pegster3521]

Great video...thanks.

[@heybulldog137]

waaayy helpful. thanks

[@hugoguzman9852]

Yes it was thanks !!

[@SouthOfAngels]

Thank you

[@ernestoflores1785]

Thanks 🙏

[@ixxkandix12]

great video

[@schutteb]

do you know of a video or anything else that shows how to replace the a/c & heat unit above the radio? The fan just went out on my 1996 Tacoma. The fan nob is free floating (not secured to anything) I'm guessing a wire came loose or something like that.
Thanks,
Brian

[@UGGbuddy]

I have the same model truck and my lighter plug went out do you know how to remove the lighter and replace it that little square piece

[@UGGbuddy]

If you could do a video on how to replace the lighter plug that would be perfect
thank you

[@stevepowell2000]

UGGbuddy ok. I'll let you know when mine goes out. :-)

[@marshallelliott8894]

when those extra hands first came up. freaked me out!

[@jjones7837]

LOL.

[@JohnDupuyCOMO]

It's critical that only three screws be used on a double DIN enclosure when installing after-market equipment. Using four or more violates the vehicle Terms of Service that you clicked on the first time you used the car. Contact your new car dealer for expensive details.

[@Eggsr2bcrushed]

I was clicking accept on touch screens left and right back in the 90's when these tacomas were made...

[@stevepowell2000]

agreed. space time will be disrupted as well. I think there is a Futurama episode about that too

[@dracoc3419]

how is it called the big part that goes to the front

[@NRXTM]

is there enough space for an in dash amplifier ?

[@stevepowell2000]

NRXTM I think so. The area below the radio is just a plastic insert. Taking that out would leave space.

[@tblogin]

*bezel

[@lukethompson8841]

Machetespecialists.com

[@ixxkandix12]

great video