In this video I show you how to remove your factory radio and prepare a new aftermarket radio. 2002 Hyundai Elantra GT. This is my first attempt at a tutorial video. I hope it helps you.
My 2006 Hyundai Elantra radio quit playing CD's for good about a month ago. Before that it was hit or miss. I dreaded the expense of buying a new car radio and paying somebody to do the install. I decided to buy the radio and do the installation myself. This video saved me tons of time and frustration. I got the Pioneer DEH-X66BT and I love it. Thanks so much for making this video!
Got to say this.... This is the best video for the dash removal in the Elantra. The other I watched was almost painful to remove the panel. Following this instruction I was able to pop the panel, replace the ashtray bulb (my objective), and put it back in place and screwed in about 20 minutes. Thank you
Great video. Just one thing, if you're like me and about to attempt this job, remove the negative terminal (The black wire) on the battery so you don't short any wires or cause the airbag light to come on which you'll have to clear via a scan tool or the dealer. Everything in this video is perfect and professional .
Although I always solder harnesses, the first couple minutes of your video gave me absolute confidence in tearing the dash apart - for that a big thumbs-up, thank you!
Incredibly useful video. Was able to save 120 bucks by not having to pay someone to replace my stereo. A thousand blessings upon you and your goat, good sir.
Yesterday I decided to buy a new stereo for my Elantra and did it flawlessly following this video. Never done this before ever. Thank you. For someone who sucks at this kind of stuff. WAs very proud of myself. Thank you.
this is a really well made video. you did a great job! looking forward to doing my own install now. i was intimidated by the wiring harnesses being open but you make it look easy. :)
Followed your tutorial and it worked perfectly. I had a bit of an issue with the bracket, and the screws not fitting in the new car stereo, which was weird. But I followed all of your instructions to the T and I have a new, working car stereo. As a FYI to people with a 2000-2006 Hyudai Elantra, the Kenwood KDC-125U uses different screws with the bracket, so you can't use the factory bracket screws, and it will only fit in the slot without the front cover around the front of the unit (which easily comes off).
Just thought I'd let you know, you helped me install my new stereo today. You da man. I think you left out the part about disconnecting the ground wire from your battery though. Appreciate the video regardless.
Are you sure this is your first attempt at a tutorial? This is pretty spot on and helpful. I'm installing a radio in a friend's car and this was very clear and easy to follow!
I find quite ridiculous the fact that you have to remove the entire dashboard to get to the radio. Oh well, it's still better than some cars in which you have to buy third party pieces which has the standard DIN slots to fit an aftermarket stereo because the original radio is embedded to the dashboard.
Back in the 80's car stereo theft was a very popular crime. After that they made stereos more easily removable (so you could pop them out when you left the car and take them with you.) but nobody wanted to carry a whole stereo around and this solved very little. After that it seems they made radios a 15 step precess to remove.
Very helpful - thank you - the only thing I would add would be to let people know to move the automatic gear shifter into "L" position to make the removal of the dash panel much easier.
Excellent tutorial. Well paced, recorded and explained. Only suggestion is to move the electrical tools and accessories required to the beginning of the clip. Many thanks!
Yes, it worked, thank you!! I have a tip: I hooked up a Pioner deh x6700bt with the metra 70-1731 wiring harness, in my 2003 Hyundai Elantra, and I did not use 4 wires: blue(Power Antenna), blue/white(Amp), orange(Positive?), and orange/black(Negative?). I used every other color, and it was tricky getting the dash frame back in, and I misplaced 2 screws, and broke 1 plastic clip in the process, and may have forced the radio in because it was not 100% properly latched onto the pocket), but the result is, that it works, and all the other dash electronics work as intended!!!
thanks! paused and re-watched plenty of times but didn't have to take the dash all apart just kinda left it hanging and squeezed the new deck in there but great video !
Thank you so much for this tutorial. I just changed my radio to a kenwood kdc 255u. Would you happen to know how to do the sane thing to a 98 mitsubishi diamante
thank you soooooo much to share this video with us. Actually i have been searching a source for weeks like you shared. I have a 2004 elantra and happen some problems about radio/cd player which doesnt play cds. thanks a lot buddy.
My 2004 elantra gt didnt have the double din metal bracket. Mine was plastic and it wasn't wide enough for the unit I bought. Had to clip the top off and sand it down to fit the stereos sides only. Otherwise you explained the perfect install. Thanks. I got a JVC KD-R790BT and it sounds great with the GT speakers that were awsome for stock speakers.
Thanks a lot, I'm getting my first car which is an 03' elantra and was curious how to do this because some people would charge ridiculous amounts. Anyways, thanks!!
Cheers for the vid, it allowed me to remove my radio to get my serial number to unlock my radio! :D Worth noting that the section to the right of the radio at 1:49 was very tough to unhinge but my Elantra is a 2003 model so it's had 12 years of not moving :p
How 'bout when I finally installed my radio, the music that was playing was also A Michael Jackson song! What a coincidence lol! Thanks for the vid, man 👍
Great video! I was wondering, do you know if a JVC KD-R530 will fit without a mounting kit? I really want to avoid buying any extra kits, if possible, and I was wondering if you know what dimensions fit in the elantra. mine is a 2005, but the same basic idea should apply
I'm not a mechanic by any means and have never done anything even close to replacing a car stereo. I watched your video relentlessly and it made the whole process a piece of cake. Explaining how to crimp and attach the wiring helped tremendously. Thank you very much for the straightforward and easy tutorial!
I took my car to the mechanic and he installed the new stereo and in fact before taking the car, I did see this video of yours and it was me who informed the mechanic to follow this procedure as he was clueless on how to take out the old stereo. But after installing the stereo everything is working fine until that night when I went out, I figured out the dashboard backlights were gone. Not sure what happened...
Like your comment about how expensive the Butt Connector Pliers were. Sounds like you spent a lot for this tool. Great Video. Won't need my friend after all to do this for me. Will probably take me twice as long but I can do this.
Great video! Helped with dash trim removal. However, if you have a 2006 Elantra, there is no bracket running from the radio to the storage bin. You will almost certainly need the faceplate adapter. Shame, because while the mechless audio system cost me $29, the adapter was $28. :-/
Thanks for doing this video, man. Purchasing a 2003 Elantra hatchback. I have installed a Sony head unit in a 2000 Corolla, but had no idea about how to tackle the Elantra. I found the harness available at a couple stores. Quick question: a certain online catalogue and the local big box stores both said the vehicle required a special dash kit, but it looks like you just used the car's dash hardware. Anything I'm not understanding? Thanks again! One of the best RU-vid instructionals I've seen.
Just to clarify, you put the first wire in the butt connector and crimp it, and then put the matching wire in the other end of the connector and crimp it? You don't need to wrap the two wires together themselves before putting them in the connector and crimping them? I just want to make sure that I'm doing it correctly before I start. Thanks!
I wish I could. I got almost the same radio for my Accent, spent all day on this damn project, hooked up the radio and it worked. But the damn thing is too big to fit through the whole in my center console cover.
Say what? Are you saying that there’s a way to program keyless entry key fobs from within the car itself? I’m confused but intrigued, as I have a couple Hyundai key fobs my brother had from his vehicle. Please explain if you happen to see this (yes I know it’s from three years ago)
If you're on the passenger side you look on top of the dashboard where those two long vents are there's a round button on the right side for the 2003 what is that button for
hey can you tell me how to differentiate between the wires there is 2 yellow ones, 2 green ones and whatever other colours are the exact same how do u differentiate
Do you know where I can find the metal brackets you point out at 3:39? I bought the car used and I'm going from aftermarket back to stock. The person who installed the aftermarket used a dash kit, so I do not have the brackets (altthough I do have the pocket).
Hey do you recall having any luck playing a burned CD-R on the stock head unit? I think my stereo is about dead, it will play a regular CD but often takes reinserting a few times to work. My burned discs are stuck with error 6. Thank you for this guide, I'm going to need a new one in it very soon, just got my 2006 model the other day.
