451 Stereo Removal
How to remove the new smart stereo in order to fit an aftermarket stereo or to fit an MP3 lead to the existing stereo.
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Below the stereo is a button bank, this just pulls out...
...to reveal a Torx25 screw. Remove the screw but careful it doesn't drop down.
Pull the top of the centre console, there are 2 clips hidden underneath.
With that panel removed you will be able to remove the Torx25 screws (circled in red).
The stereo will then slide out. Disconnect the connections from the back.
Refitting is the reverse of the above information.
Thanks to Brian for the last picture and
The Facelift 2010 onward 451 had a different dashboard design and therefore,
different stereo surrounds. Smart went from Visteon to Bosch.
Removal of both should be similar. If you remove the Lowline stereo, please take pictures.
Pull the dashboard button bank out and remove the Torx 25 screw behind it.
Pull the sides of the fascia sideway and then towards you to get it past the dashboard.
It seems a bit heavy handed but unless you want to remove the dash, it's the best way.
Lift the fascia up to leave you with the stereo. Remove the Torx25 bolts and slide the stereo out.
Thanks to Marcelo V for the pictures
Pull the sides of the fascia sideway and then towards you to get it past the dashboard.
It seems a bit heavy handed but unless you want to remove the dash, it's the best way.
Remove the 2x Torx25 screws (circled below).
Pull the drawer out from the dash.
Gently lift the stereo up slightly and then pull forwards.
Disconnect the 4 connections from the back.
These connections are power and speakers (black), audio input (blue), USB (pink) and the aerial.
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