Replacing factory stereo in 1999 Outback. Anyone have a link to a helpful site or useful advice? Tha

[Baz]

 

[Sheldon]

www.crutchfield.com

 

[lkreh]

I had a link to a step-by-step process w/ pictures, but the link is now
dead. Still, it's not hard. You need to remove the plastic console
pieces starting with the one shift cover (screws exposed if you lift up
the armrest on center console) and working up through the cupholder.
The only other strong recommendation I have is to buy a quick connect
wiring harness, which is installed on the replacement stereo (on a
well-lighted workbench), and then simply plugged into the in-dash
wiring harness when you remove your old stereo. Also, unless your old
stereo is totally broken, make sure you hang on to it. You never know.

 

[JohnO]

Just had mine out last night, I have the same car.

Two screws inder the armrest latch.

Pull the brake lever, remove that panel and set aside with its wires.

Put the car in 1st gear, and remove the front console.

Remove the ashtray, and use a stubby screwdriver to remove the two
screws that point up.

Remove the drinkholder.

Remove the bezel from around the radio.

From here, it's obvious what to do.

I recommend getting an adapter rather than cutting anything off. If you
get a single DIN radio, you'll need a filler for the remaining space.

-John O

 

[Baz]

Thanks. It actually turned out easier than I thought.
Did, in fact, have a wiring harness. Wouldn't have been as easy
without it. That's for sure.

 

[Baz]

Did it as described. No problems. Also, had blank for empty space.
Thanks for the help.

-Baz