Scion XB cd player removal and install
 

Ok I just sold my stock 6 disc changer on ebay and I was wondering how to remove it from the car and put the cd player in shipment mode. People have asked me if they bought it if I could put it in shipment mode. And finally are there any parts i need to keep to install my new kenwood unit?

Im not sure about shipment mode, but all u need to do is pop off the dash, take out the 4 screws attached to the head units mounting bracket, pull it out, and there will be a black wire (antenna) pull that out, and two other connectors.

You must remove 2 screws located behind AC-fan controls before you pull the front away.

this should help. has pics and all. https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=23214

thanks that link helped out alot, but now does the bracket that holds down the stereo itself get kept for the install of the new head unit? I know I had to that with my WRX when I installed an aftermarket cd player.

nah u shouldnt need it, but u will need to purchase a dash kit, made my american internations, metra, or scosche.

where is the best place on the internet to buy a metra or an american international kit?

where is the best place on the internet to buy a metra or an american international kit?

You can pick up a metra one at your local Circuit City. They might have to order it, but it's worth a call to see if you can get it locally.