How do you remove the stock stereo from a Subaru Legacy Outback?

Answer 1

Easy one. I bought my replacement stereo from Crutchfield, who also supplies wiring harnesses for each individual car, First, remove screws from console and shifter arm (be careful) remove carefully console and center trim and set aside. Remove bezel (cover) from around radio by 2 screws under bezel. Remove bezel to expose radio assembly. 4 screws hold in radio and storage compartment. (unhook battery early) Remove 4 screws and radio assembly will slide out easily. Change out stereo (lots of mounting holes to choose from) by removing antenna lead and wiring harness plug. Attach wiring harness plug from crutchfield (Easy, solder or tape white wire to white wire, orange to orange, etc...) Plug in harness end to harness end, and re-install in reverse order. No botched wires, jerry-rigged connections, and using factory harness enables speaker setup and looks like it was built that way. total cost; 130.00 plus your time. Crutchfield supplies everything, and has several choices for stereos. Easy and professional. I have used same stereo on 3 cars now, just needed different wiring harnesses. Enjoy and don't forget to reconnect battery.