Took a bunch of pictures of my stereo removal - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

todesengel · 04-19-2010

Today, and unfortunately did not get to install it as the "qualified" people at the stereo place sold me the wrong harness =D>.

I figures I would post up pictures for anyone who was curious about updateding/removing their system but was undure of what is involved.

I am not going to do a full writeup on it until later, but I can always edit this post. I am sure this is old school to a lot of you, but someone may be able to gain something from it.

I am not an expert, so ymmv.

First bolt I removed. This is a 7mm head, and easily accessible.

Bolt head slightly hidden by carpet

Removal of the "wedge" in the shift knob. This wedges did not require "stradling" the seats, or super human effort to remove. I simply sat in the passenger seat, clamped the vice grips on and pulled up while gently rocking it left to right. Came out easily.

todesengel · 04-19-2010

After unscrewing the shift knob, you have to loosen the 1.5mm allen head to remove the reverse lockout.

Now you can gently lift up the shifter plate. Be careful as your lighter is still plugged in.

Now this is where we are at;

todesengel · 04-19-2010

To remove the faceplate there are several more 7mm bolts (shown in pics below) and you also must remove the upper vent (two phillip head screws shown in pics below)

Once the vent is removed it exposes a "hidden" bolt.

todesengel · 04-19-2010

Now you can gently remove the faceplate, starting at the bottom. Be careful as you still have to unplug the engine power switch.

Now we have this;

The radio is attached to the supports by 4 phillip head screws

In lieu of taking the whole center console out I opted for just removing the upper support screw, and pushing it to the side when I removed the radio. This screw is shown here;

todesengel · 04-19-2010

Now you simply unscrew the 4 phillips head screws, and remove the unit. Be careful to push the console upper "ears" to the side gently to avoid damaging it.

Head unit removed;

todesengel · 04-19-2010

I am going to add the speaker removal and install, along with the amp, new headunit, etc when I get time. Should be by the end of this week as I have to run to Dallas Tuesday.

I am going to reserve a few more posting spots so I can continue without breaks in the pictures.

If you have anything to add, or find somewhere that I am correct, please feel free to join in and correct me.

DaveK · 04-19-2010

Thanks for the pictures and details.

Much appreciated, one of my future projects will involve doing this.

Eric870 · 04-26-2010

WB9MCW · 07-08-2010

Good Job there TA

This is just the kind of Tech Info and along with DYNO's Index that will make this the real deal on the Place for all da scoop on the Z to hang out at.

I think we are there now but these continued tech info with pic''s will cement it all.

It has been a long road since the early days has it not ZF?

nherbst454 · 01-29-2018

I don't suppose you still have the pictures to show how this is done, do you?

04-19-2010	#1
todesengel Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: O'Fallon, Mo Posts: 738	Took a bunch of pictures of my stereo removal Today, and unfortunately did not get to install it as the "qualified" people at the stereo place sold me the wrong harness =D>. I figures I would post up pictures for anyone who was curious about updateding/removing their system but was undure of what is involved. I am not going to do a full writeup on it until later, but I can always edit this post. I am sure this is old school to a lot of you, but someone may be able to gain something from it. I am not an expert, so ymmv. First bolt I removed. This is a 7mm head, and easily accessible. Bolt head slightly hidden by carpet Removal of the "wedge" in the shift knob. This wedges did not require "stradling" the seats, or super human effort to remove. I simply sat in the passenger seat, clamped the vice grips on and pulled up while gently rocking it left to right. Came out easily.

04-19-2010	#2
todesengel Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: O'Fallon, Mo Posts: 738	Re: Took a bunch of pictures of my stereo removal After unscrewing the shift knob, you have to loosen the 1.5mm allen head to remove the reverse lockout. Now you can gently lift up the shifter plate. Be careful as your lighter is still plugged in. Now this is where we are at; Last edited by todesengel; 04-19-2010 at 01:00 AM.

04-19-2010	#3
todesengel Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: O'Fallon, Mo Posts: 738	Re: Took a bunch of pictures of my stereo removal To remove the faceplate there are several more 7mm bolts (shown in pics below) and you also must remove the upper vent (two phillip head screws shown in pics below) Once the vent is removed it exposes a "hidden" bolt. Last edited by todesengel; 04-19-2010 at 01:03 AM.

04-19-2010	#4
todesengel Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: O'Fallon, Mo Posts: 738	Re: Took a bunch of pictures of my stereo removal Now you can gently remove the faceplate, starting at the bottom. Be careful as you still have to unplug the engine power switch. Now we have this; The radio is attached to the supports by 4 phillip head screws In lieu of taking the whole center console out I opted for just removing the upper support screw, and pushing it to the side when I removed the radio. This screw is shown here; Last edited by todesengel; 04-19-2010 at 01:07 AM.

04-19-2010	#5
todesengel Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: O'Fallon, Mo Posts: 738	Re: Took a bunch of pictures of my stereo removal Now you simply unscrew the 4 phillips head screws, and remove the unit. Be careful to push the console upper "ears" to the side gently to avoid damaging it. Head unit removed;

04-19-2010	#7
DaveK Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sudbury, Ontario. Canada Posts: 1,538	Re: Took a bunch of pictures of my stereo removal Thanks for the pictures and details. Much appreciated, one of my future projects will involve doing this. __________________ 1991 #1516 Black/Black davidmkelly.com "Speed is often confused with insight." - Johan Cruijff

04-26-2010	#8
Eric870 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Portland OR Posts: 173	Re: Took a bunch of pictures of my stereo removal

07-08-2010	#9
WB9MCW Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: McHenry, Il. Posts: 6,607	Re: Took a bunch of pictures of my stereo removal Good Job there TA This is just the kind of Tech Info and along with DYNO's Index that will make this the real deal on the Place for all da scoop on the Z to hang out at. I think we are there now but these continued tech info with pic''s will cement it all. It has been a long road since the early days has it not ZF? __________________ http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o...9mcw/SIG-2.jpg http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o128/wb9mcw/vcm.gif "The Budget should be balanced, the Treasury should be refilled, public debt should be reduced, the arrogance of officialdom should be tempered and controlled, and the assistance to foreign lands should be curtailed, lest Rome will become bankrupt. People must again learn to work instead of living on public assistance." - Cicero, 55 BC " We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress and the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution but to overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." - Abraham Lincoln

01-29-2018	#10
nherbst454 Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Woodbury, MN Posts: 11	Re: Took a bunch of pictures of my stereo removal I don't suppose you still have the pictures to show how this is done, do you?