removing stock stereo 2003 tiburon

[cathyp]

Hi,

I want to remove my broken stereo from my car. 2003 tiburon. I want to know if there is a pecial way I need to do this or if a panel comes out of the car or something. Im new(very new) to doing this kind of work and other people I know who have cars that have newer stereos they seem to think that older cars are mcuh easier to chnage stereos bcause the wiring is different and so is the dash etc...

I have a clarion stereo now, and I noticed that there is a front panel covering the air control radio and some other buttons, this panel is only maybe a foot by a foot, seems to be seperate from the rest of the dash. Does this panel come out? I can locate and screws anywhere, so how do I do this. I am sure there is someone here who can help me out.

I have tried another forum and was pretty much called stupid and some other choice words that you can call a girl all for asking questions. Once again I am new so if you could keep the name calling to a min it would be nice.

Thank you please hepl. Would like to get stereo asap

cathy

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[_DjScrew_ 5,000+ posts]

most cars it will just pop right out...

 

[cathyp]

most cars it will just pop right out...

So will I break the clips tho when I try and take it off, and how hard do I have to pull.

Seemed tight.

When I was out there trying to remove it, it also looked like some of the knobs were going to come with it.

 

[bumpinne0n 10+ year member]

So will I break the clips tho when I try and take it off, and how hard do I have to pull.Seemed tight.

When I was out there trying to remove it, it also looked like some of the knobs were going to come with it.

Take the knobs out and see if the panel will come off then. Don't pull too hard, there might be some screws holding the panel in. I'm not sure if the air conditioning vents are located on the panel or not, if they are, pop them out and look around to see if there are any screws. Just be sure to check for screws and take the knobs off before you rip the panel off.

 

[milzlong]

I too have a 2003 Hyundai Tiburon and it's very easy to get the factory stereo out. First, pull the ashtray out, then get your fingers up inside that area where the ashtray slides into and pull out on the corner of the panel. You do not need to remove the knobs as they come out with the whole unit. You will understand what I mean by this once you get the panel off. Don't be afraid to pull hard, you will not break anything. It may be tough to get out, especially if this is the first time the panel has ever been removed. PM me if you need any more help with your Tibby as I have learned alot about my car since I bought it. I also have another really good Tiburon site I could give you the address to if you'd like. Hopefully this helps you out.