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2011-2013 Scion tC Radio Head Unit Replacement

This guide will teach how to safely remove and...

iFixit Library 2011-2013 Scion tC Easy 15 - 30 minutes Guide 42176

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Guide overview

Before you begin

This guide will teach how to safely remove and replace the radio head unit of the car.

Step 1

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Remove the dashboard panel around the radio head by pulling on the bottom of the unit.

Step 2

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Remove the wire header connected to the panel by pressing inward on the tabs.

Step 3

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Remove the four #2 12mm screws securing the head unit in the housing

Step 4

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Remove each bundle of wires that is connected to the back of the head unit.

Step 5

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Locate the metal brackets on the side of the head unit.
Use a Philips head screwdriver, remove the three #2 25mm screws from both support brackets on the side of the head unit

Step 6

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TOOL USED ON THIS STEP Phillips #1 Screwdriver Referenced by the iFixit guide

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Screw the support brackets to the new radio head unit
Note that the brackets are unique to the car. They will not come with your new head unit.