How do you remove the centre dash in a 1998 Hyundai Excel to remove the stock stereo?

Answer 1

I'm attempting the same thing in my Mother-In-Law's 1996 Hyundai Accent. I've found that you need to start by removing the ashtray to expose the 2 screws on either side of the ashtray (inside). Remove these screws, then gently pry the center dash away (some of the clips might spring, but you can replace these later.

That's as far as I have gotten so far. There seems to be another fastener someplace in the lower left portion of the center dash that holds it in place. I am working to get this removed, but to no avail.

This Might sound simple but it's a pig..... Good LUCK.

Remove the Ashtray, Remove the 2 screws in the ashtray compartment! Now you need to undo the heater control clips 2 under the drivers side then 1 behind the glovebox.(this took me 2 hours to find!!!!!!!!! Then slide center control unit out. You then have to undo the stereo retaining screws and slide the stero out.... You might have to take the cables off the clock and hazzard lights too. Replace in reverse order and hay presto you are done!!!! Shame I didnt have this info before starting!!!!! Oh well it's done now!!!!!!!!!!!!

I could not see the 2 clips until I removed the cover plate under the steering wheel. Once I could see the heater control cables it was obvious what was being said. I disconnected them and the one behind the glovebox and all proceeded as stated above.

I paid a mechanic to do it for me when buying the head unit, it took him an hour including installing two speakers because he had to remove the entire heating unit... so he says to take the stock CD player out and install the new one.

Answer 2

There are 5 screws that need to be removed, two of which are on the bottom of the bracket, and 3 at the top of the bracket, by the air controls. All 5 screws are easily accessable. Once screws are removed, the bracket pops of, leaving the radio fully exposed.

Answer 3

First remove the ash tray - press the release inside the ash tray compartment and pull it out. then, remove the screws inside this ash tray compartment. then, remove the dash cover around the stereo. then, unbolt the bracket around your stereo. then, pull it out, and unplug it. put in your new stereo (you may need a wiring harness, or insert depending on what type of stereo you are putting in that you can buy where you'd buy the new stereo.) do the opposite of what you did uninstalling to install the new stereo. you're done.

Answer 4

remove the ashtray from its holder and you'll see a screw (possibly 2, i don't remember). if you remove the screw you can remove the plastic piece that surrounds the radio deck, the little storage area and the power outlet. once that plastic piece is removed you'll see 2 screws holding the radio deck in place. remove those screws and you'll be able to slide the radio deck out.

Answer 5

This is an easy one... Anytime you work on the electronics, you should first disconnect the positive lead from your cars battery. Now lets start... The pop up tray in the top top middle of the dash board pulls straight out. There are no skrews or bolts holding this in. This is a single assembly that includes the vents for the climate control. I just, popped the top on the compartment and grabbed the lower section and pulled straight out. You will want to a little careful when you do this as the hazard blinker switch is attached to this assembly. If you are removing the radio you will not have to completely disconnect anything, just lift the assembly up a little to expose the skrews on the top of the radio. When I did this, I just pulled it out enough to shift it up, leaving the wiring attached. The section below the radio comes out just about the same way, you will need to put the emergency brake on and pull the transmission shifter back. This should be done with the engine off. There are two skrews on the top of the radio and four on the bottom. The radio should pull straight out now, be careful with the radio wiring harness and antenna wire. Disconnet these cables and you should now be able to replace your radio...

Answer 6

use a putty knife and flat head screw driver to pop the dashboard center tray.

even pressure along the front seam will do the trick. four plastic pressure clips require upward movement to release. four screws toward the rear holding the radio in should be visible...

Answer 7

Go to www.fitaudio.com, where they have a comprehensive guide on removing the radio for many many models of car, a 1997 Nissan almera included.

Answer 8

The Nissan dashboard is held in place by 12 retaining clips. Pry outward on each retaining clip to remove the dashboard. The dashboard will come off into separate pieces.