QuestionI want to install a new radio in a Jeep Cherokee. It is a 2000. I need to know how to remove radio and how to install new one. Thank you.
AnswerRADIO
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, REFER TO GROUP 8M - PASSIVE RESTRAINT SYSTEMS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
Using a trim stick or another suitable wide flat-bladed tool, gently pry the instrument panel center bezel away from the instrument panel to release the six snap clip retainers Center Bezel Remove/Install
Remove the center bezel from the instrument panel.
Remove the two screws that secure the radio to the instrument panel Radio Remove/Install
Pull the radio out from the instrument panel far enough to access the wire harness connectors and the antenna coaxial cable connector Radio Connections - Typical
Unplug the wire harness connectors and the antenna coaxial cable connector from the rear of the radio.
Remove the radio from the instrument panel.
Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the radio mounting screws to 3.9 N·m (35 in. lbs.)
