If you're unfamiliar with car-audio systems, the idea of disassembling a portion of your dash so that you can remove the stereo may seem a bit intimidating. But in truth, it's often a simpler job than you may imagine. That's the case in the 2004 Saturn Ion. Removing the stereo from the dashboard will only take a few moments of your time and some simple tools.
Instructions
1. Remove any media, like CDs or cassettes, from the old radio. Turn off the ignition to the vehicle and set the parking brake.
2. Insert the narrow edge of a panel tool in the space around the edge of the black plastic trim panel that surrounds the stereo and the vehicle's climate controls. Pry outward to release the retaining clips that hold the panel on. Work around the perimeter of the panel to completely release it. Remove the panel and set it aside.
3. Loosen and remove the four screws with 7 mm hex heads on the perimeter of the stereo.
4. Grasp the stereo and pull it towards you, out of the dash. Reach around to the back of the stereo, grasp the plugs connected to the back, and pull them out. Disassembly and removal of the stereo dashboard is now complete.
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