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Car Forum / Dodge / Dodge Trucks / November 2004

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2004 Ram Stereo removal and install

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Todd W. Roat - 25 Nov 2004 17:59 GMT
Is there any detailed instructions out there on how to first remove
factory unit and install a new one?

Many thanks!
Todd
Tom Lawrence - 25 Nov 2004 18:08 GMT
> Is there any detailed instructions out there on how to first remove
> factory unit and install a new one?

- Remove the screw above the bag holder, just to the left of the glove
compartment.
- Open up the ashtray and cupholder trays - this is to prevent scratching
the fronts later on
- Remove the entire center bezel panel by pulling it off.  Start at the bag
holder - just give it a good yank - the panel is held in place with metal
spring clips (which will scratch up the fronts of the cupholder and ashtray
had you not opened them up first)
- Once the bezel is removed, rest it on the cupholder, and disconnect all of
the electrical connectors (they're all different, so no need to worry about
getting them mixed up)
- Set the center bezel aside
- Remove the four screws holding the radio in place.
- Slide the radio out, and disconnect the electrical and antenna connections
from the rear

Installation will be the reverse.  Be warned that the antenna connector
isn't a standard GM-style connector, so you may need an adapter to go to an
aftermarket unit.
Todd W. Roat - 26 Nov 2004 02:30 GMT
Tom, thanks for the perfect thorough response!

Todd

> > Is there any detailed instructions out there on how to first remove
> > factory unit and install a new one?
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> isn't a standard GM-style connector, so you may need an adapter to go to an
> aftermarket unit.
The Commander - 26 Nov 2004 04:46 GMT
also go to
http://www.crutchfield.com

they give detailed install instructions and any hardware needed.

stan

> Tom, thanks for the perfect thorough response!
>
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>> an
>> aftermarket unit.
Todd W. Roat - 26 Nov 2004 23:46 GMT
Wow.  Thanks Stan.  Got all the install equipment for free,
instructions and still cheaper than anywhere else!

Todd
> also go to
> http://www.crutchfield.com
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> >> an
> >> aftermarket unit.
The Commander - 27 Nov 2004 04:22 GMT
Let us know what you got and how the install goes!

stan

> Wow.  Thanks Stan.  Got all the install equipment for free,
> instructions and still cheaper than anywhere else!
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>> >> an
>> >> aftermarket unit.
Todd W. Roat - 27 Nov 2004 15:06 GMT
Needed a new receiver that allowed me to plug in my MP3 player.  Got
this one:

http://www.crutchfield.com/S-XBvP9Trtznj/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?i=055CDCX504&cc=01
&search=055CDCX504


> Let us know what you got and how the install goes!
>
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> >> >> an
> >> >> aftermarket unit.
 
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