The dash of a Toyota Prius needs to be removed to access the factory installed stereo. Up to eight parts will need to be separated to access the stereo. Most pieces attached to the dash are secured using yellow snaps. There are also screws you need to remove to detach various pieces.
Push down on the top of the vent to the left of the steering wheel. Press down on the release tabs with the plastic pry bar. Pull back on the vent to separate it from the dash.
Locate the tan colored plastic piece directly under the stereo. Grab each side and pull back. This will release the yellow snaps. The panel will hang by a wire used for the cigarette lighter.
Insert the plastic pry tool into the top or bottom of the vent to the right of the navigation screen. Pull on the vent to separate it from the dash.
Find two screws below the steering wheel. These are used to secure the panel below the steering wheel. Remove these screws with the Phillips head screwdriver. Pull on the panel to release the yellow snaps. This panel hangs in place by various wires.
Pull on the panel above the steering wheel to release the yellow snaps. This panel will hang by a wire for the start button.
Separate the vent to the left of the stereo by pulling back to separate the yellow snaps. The wire for park prevents you from pulling this vent out too far.
Locate the screws on the left and right of the panel below the stereo. Remove these screws with the Phillips head screwdriver. Pull on the panel to release the yellow snaps.
Remove the screws on the left and right side of the touch screen with the 10 mm socket wrench. Pull on the LCD screen to release the yellow snaps.
