Stereo Removal
#1
Stereo Removal
Hi! I just bought a 2006 Ram 1500 Sport Quad Cab. The stock stereo is ok, but it needs to go. My problem is I cant figure out how to get at it. There seems to be 2 bezels, one directly around the radio (silver/black color) and then the big grey one that goes around the climate control/vents/pockets etc. Anyone have any experience with the 06? I found posts about this, but the pics posted do not match mine, looks like they changed them in 2006. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
#2
RE: Stereo Removal
Hmmm...
I replaced the head unit in my 02 QC and it was not a big ordeal.
I ordered everything from Crutchfield and it came with complete instructions for the QC (head unit and speaker replacement).
I would recommend looking there before you buy. It is normally a good deal as many items are included with crutchfield rather than nickel and diming you at best buy or circuit city for that additional parts. And the detailed instructions are free.
I replaced the head unit in my 02 QC and it was not a big ordeal.
I ordered everything from Crutchfield and it came with complete instructions for the QC (head unit and speaker replacement).
I would recommend looking there before you buy. It is normally a good deal as many items are included with crutchfield rather than nickel and diming you at best buy or circuit city for that additional parts. And the detailed instructions are free.
#3
RE: Stereo Removal
I usually do go thru them. I'm most likely going to order speakers, subs, and the dvd headrest kit from them. I already have the head unit I want and a 6 disk cd/mp3 changer, but I'm not ready to order the rest of the stuff yet. I want to get into the radio because I want to tap my radar detector off the radio power, and since Dodge decided to locate the entire fuse box in the engine compartment, I cant tap a fuse easily. I could run it out there, but I dont want to screw with that box being in the engin bay, water issues.
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RE: Stereo Removal
Yeah the '06 is different. I tried to get my '06 dash off and failed!
I have determened that the dash is in fact one piece. Mine is a fake wood look with a gray plastic around the temp controls. That is all one piece. Didn't look like it but the bottom edge of the wood grain part moves with the gray plastic.
I have no answers on how to get at that radio!!!
I have determened that the dash is in fact one piece. Mine is a fake wood look with a gray plastic around the temp controls. That is all one piece. Didn't look like it but the bottom edge of the wood grain part moves with the gray plastic.
I have no answers on how to get at that radio!!!
#5
RE: Stereo Removal
Yup, mine is the black/silver where yours has the woodgrain. I found a downloadable 06 service manual on here that show the whole piece does come off. The manual says to use a "Trim Stick C-4755 or equivalent". I called my local dealer and they had no clue as to what that was. From the drawing in the SM, there looks to be about 11-12 clips that hold the thing on, a bit overkill I think. I might get some time this weekend to try again. I'll post in here if I have any luck.
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RE: Stereo Removal
ORIGINAL: JoeKramer
Yeah I pulled them screwes off but it didn't seem to want to come out. I started to mar up the plastic so I gave up. LOL
Got any pictures of the bezels back side?
Yeah I pulled them screwes off but it didn't seem to want to come out. I started to mar up the plastic so I gave up. LOL
Got any pictures of the bezels back side?