2006 response lxi - how to remove stereo?

[lukasbernat]

a)it is located under the arm-rest by the throttle. there are no screws or anything. can I just pull it out with some force?

b) will any regular car-stereo fit/work? currently there is some old pioneer, looking to replace with a newer pioneer (to avoid connector/cabling changes)

[MLA]

A) yes but you will break something. You need to use an appropriate tool to release the head unit from the holder basket. It is also bolted on the back to a metal hanger strap thats secured to the underside of the deck.

B) Yes. However, I would not bank on the power harness being the same. 

[lukasbernat]

13 hours ago, MLA said:

A) yes but you will break something. You need to use an appropriate tool to release the head unit from the holder basket. It is also bolted on the back to a metal hanger strap thats secured to the underside of the deck.

B) Yes. However, I would not bank on the power harness being the same. 

great, thank you

which tool?

[MLA]

It would be the pair of release tools that come with aftermarket units. or in a pinch, a slim pick. 

[sic0048]

9 hours ago, lukasbernat said:

which tool?

It can depend on the brand of stereo.  I just bought a removal tool for Sony and it worked great (for the Sony deck that was installed).

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DFTTDK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Edited June 10, 2017 by sic0048