Dodge Repair: removal of stereo system for Intrepid, negative battery cable, chrysler intrepid


Question
I have a 2000 Chrysler Intrepid, and I need to remove the stereo system to replace it with a different system. What steps should I take?

Answer
RADIO/TAPE/CD PLAYER
REMOVAL
Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post Negative Battery Cable Remote Terminal
Remove instrument panel center trim bezel. Refer to Group 8E, Instrument Panel and Systems for Removal and Installation procedures.
Remove four radio mounting screws.
Pull radio from panel and disconnect wiring, ground strap, wires and antenna lead from radio.
Remove radio from vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER TRIM BEZEL
REMOVAL
Open hood and disconnect the negative battery cable remote terminal from the remote battery post Negative Battery Cable Remote Terminal
Remove ash receiver (if applicable)
Using a trim stick (special tool #C-4755), gently pry out on center trim bezel. Disconnect wiring connectors to HVAC controls, cigar lighter/auxiliary power outlet and traction control switch.
Remove instrument panel center trim bezel
NOTE: The traction control switch, HVAC control head and cigar lighter/auxiliary power outlet must be transferred to new bezel if being replaced.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures