2012 Toyota Avalon - Need Advice for Wiring/Dash kit to put Alpine 7897 Head Unit in!

[LordX 10+ year member]

Hey guys - I just got a 2012 Toyota Avalon which I am liking more each day.

I am going to be switching over my audio system from my old car.

The Main part I am worried about here is getting a good looking Dash Kit so it doesn't look silly with the old head unit in it - and getting a PROPER wiring kit so I don't lose anything like car warning beeps etc.

I google searched 2012 Toyota Wiring Kit - and found a web page that had different things for sale - but I am lost... some are $17 - some are $75.... I would like to get the best priced option that is still quality. Same with the Dash Kit.

Anyone done this to such a new car yet?

Any thoughts would be awesome! Posting a pic of the OEM Radio.

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[CrossoverOre 10+ year member]

99-8233b dash kit

70-1761 harness will get the job done.

 

[LordX 10+ year member]

Thanks for the quick reply!

I looked up the 70-1761 and it lists compatibility up to 2007 - is that still right?

Also - the Alpine 7897 Has XM capability (one of the earlier models to have it) - will that ability transfer over with the wiring kit you listed - or is that a different connection?

I found this wiring thingy too: http://www.carid.com/2012-toyota-avalon-stereo-installation/metra-wiring-harness-4732357.html

Looks pretty similar. All I really need is power to the unit, since the rest of the system will be powered by the amps and fed with the RCA outs on the Alpine Head Unit.