The 2000 Toyota Corolla was the last edition of the vehicle's eighth generation. Toyota offered two stereo units for the compact car's audio system. To upgrade the stereo, add auxiliary external devices or make repairs, you will need to correctly remove the factory stereo from the stereo mounting dock. Before removing the stereo, for your safety and the safety of the Corolla's electrical system, you will need to disconnect the negative battery cable. After that, the removal can be performed in relatively short order.
Open the hood of the Toyota Corolla and locate the vehicle's battery on the right side of the vehicle near the front right headlamp. Remove the rubber covering over the negative battery terminal. Remove the negative battery cable from the negative lead post of the battery, with a 10mm wrench.
Wrap a thin cloth over the blade of a trim panel removal tool. Wedge the covered tool between the edge of the center dash panel and the larger surrounding panel. Pry the panel from the dashboard and work the tool around the perimeter until the smaller panel is fully clear of the dash.
Place the panel on top of the dashboard near the windshield. The panel will still be connected to the dashboard by electrical wiring that is connected to the hazard control, clock and defrost switches.
Remove the screws at the corners of the stereo mounting bracket with a Phillips-head screwdriver.
Pull the factory stereo straight from the mounting dock with equal force on both sides until the wiring in the back of the head unit is reachable by hand.
Hold the radio in one hand while pulling the wiring from the unit with the other. Pull the antenna cable from the stereo and the two white connectors for the speakers and power supply. Once the connections have been detached, the stereo will be free to be set aside.
