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Revision 10/13/20

2004-’09
Toyota Prius
IMPORTANT
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Carefully check through packaging material. If any item is missing,
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production. Any person or entity using this information does so at his or its own risk. If you find our instructions are different from your
vehicle, or if you have questions, do not continue with your installation. Contact our toll-free technical support for assistance.
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2-3 Factory Radio Removal   

4 OEM Integration

5 Receiver Installation   
6 Center Dash Speaker  
7-8 Front Door Speakers     
9-10 Rear Door Speakers     
11 Wire Splicing Guide 
Phillips Small Flat Blade 10mm Socket, Panel Tool 11/64” 1/8” Soldering Iron Wire Strippers
Screwdriver Screwdriver Ratchet & & Solder & Crimp Caps
Extension Drill & Bits

Tools Required

IMPORTANT: Disconnect negative battery cable before all operations

in order to avoid an electrical short or accidental airbag deployment.
Note: At this time, no aftermarket antenna is available from Crutchfield.
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Factory Radio Removal

1. Before proceeding, remove media from
factory unit if present. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

2. Set parking brake and disconnect negative

battery cable to prevent any electrical short. Air Vent Trimpanel
3. Starting at the right side of radio, pry out air (right of radio)
vent trimpanel at the top edge to release
clips and remove (Figures 1 & 2).

4. Pry out air vent trimpanel on the far left side

of dash (next to door) to release clips and
remove (Figure 3).
FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
5. Remove two (2) Phillips screws from driver’s
knee panel. Pry around all edges to release
clips. Disconnect top harnesses and set Driver’s Knee Panel
panel on the floor (Figures 4-6).

Continued on the next page. Air Vent Trimpanel

(next to door)

FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6

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Factory Radio Removal (continued)

6. Pry up dash panel above steering wheel to Phillips Screws
release clips. Disconnect wiring harnesses FIGURE 8 FIGURE 9 (1 of 2 shown)
and remove (Figure 7).

7. Starting at the top edge of air vent trimpanel

on left side of radio, pry out to release clips,
disconnect harnesses and remove (Figure 8).

8. Remove two (2) Phillips screws (one on each Air Vent Trimpanel Pocket/Trim
side) securing pocket/trim. Pull out trim to (left of radio)
release clips and remove (Figure 9).

9. Remove two (2) 10mm screws (one on each Display Panel

side) from display panel (Figure 10). FIGURE 10 FIGURE 11

10. Pull display panel to release clips. Disconnect

wiring harnesses and remove (Figure 11).

11. Remove four (4) 10mm screws from radio

bracket (two at the top and two at the bottom - 10mm Screws
Figures 12 & 13). (1 of 2 shown)

12. Pull out assembly to release clips. Disconnect

wiring harnesses and antenna to remove.
FIGURE 12 FIGURE 13

FIGURE 7

(top 10mm screws) (bottom 10mm screws)

Dash Panel

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OEM Integration
This page addresses integrating aftermarket
accessories such as Bluetooth Adaptors,
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Auxiliary Input Adaptors, iPod Adaptors,

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etc., with a factory radio system.

1. Check instructions supplied with device

for location to connect device as radio
removal may not be necessary. If
necessary, remove factory radio following Rear View Factory Radio
instructions on the previous pages.

2. Follow instructions supplied with the

accessory device.

3. Connect optional adaptor to input as

shown.
Input
4. IMPORTANT: Reconnect all wiring
harnesses including airbag, then
reconnect battery. Test operation of
adaptor and reassemble dash by
reversing disassembly steps.

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Please read first
• Check to make sure the Crutchfield receiver wiring
Receiver Installation adaptor plugs into the vehicle receiver harness.
If the Crutchfield adaptor is incorrect, please call our
Technical Support Department at 1-800-955-9094.

! IMPORTANT
In most cases, the resistor included with the dash kit for this vehicle must be
soldered between two wires in the vehicle’s receiver harness in order to retain
climate controls. It will also retain navigation if equipped. See dash kit for
wiring details. Note: If using the PAC RP4.2-TY11 wiring interface, soldering
the resistor to the vehicle harness is not necessary.

A Standard DIN unit is shown. A Double-DIN receiver

may also be installed following these same steps.

1. Secure receiver to mounting bracket following instructions

supplied with the dash kit.

2. Make wiring connections following instructions supplied with

the receiver wiring adaptor.
Receiver Assembly
3. Hold receiver assembly near dash. Make the following
connections (if applicable) and check that they are secure:
 receiver wiring adaptor or interface
 antenna lead (using adaptor if necessary)
 Bluetooth microphone
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 RCA cables
 climate control harnesses
 airbag harnesses
 power outlet harnesses
 other accessory devices

4. Secure assembly to dash with screws previously removed,

then reconnect battery and test operation of all the following
functions (if applicable):
 receiver power
 AM/FM reception
 sound from all speakers
 Bluetooth operations
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 other accessory devices

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Center Dash Speaker • Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.

1. Pry up speaker grille from rear edge to

remove clips. Lift speaker/grille assembly
and disconnect wiring harness to remove FIGURE 1
(Figure 1).

2. Remove two (2) Phillips screws securing

speaker and remove from grille (Figure 2).

3. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of

replacement speaker to vehicle speaker Speaker Grille
harness. Secure new speaker to grille.

4. Reinstall speaker/grille assembly.

5. Test speaker operation.

FIGURE 2

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Front Door Speakers • Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.

! IMPORTANT
No speaker wiring adaptor is available at this time from
Crutchfield for the tweeter location. It will be necessary to FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
splice wires in order to install an aftermarket speaker.

No speaker adaptor bracket is available at this time for the

tweeter location. A mounting bracket must be fabricated in
order to install an aftermarket speaker.
“Sail” Panel Screw Cover
It is possible that the replacement speakers do not have
screws supplied. It may be necessary to acquire mounting
hardware.

1. Pry off “sail” panel. Disconnect wiring harness to

remove (Figure 1). Note: If only replacing tweeters,
FIGURE 4 Door Pull Cup
proceed to step 6a on the next page.
FIGURE 3
2. Pry out screw cover behind door release and
remove one (1) Phillips screw (Figures 2 & 3).

3. Remove one (1) Phillips screw in door pull cup and

remove cup (Figure 4).

4. Pry up power options switch panel to release clips.

Disconnect wiring harnesses and remove panel
(Figure 5).

5. Pry out sides and bottom of door panel to release

clips. Lift panel, hold out to disconnect light
harness and remove panel (Figure 6).
FIGURE 5

Continued on the next page. Power Options Switch Panel

FIGURE 6
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Front Door Speakers (continued)

6a. Tweeter Removal & Installation:
 Release two (2) plastic clips to remove tweeter FIGURE 7 FIGURE 9
(Figure 7).
 Fabricate a speaker mounting bracket and
secure new speaker to bracket. Standard Speaker
Tweeter
 Make wiring connections following instructions
on page 11. Return to this page to complete Clip
installation. (1 of 2)
 Secure speaker/bracket assembly to “sail”
panel.

6b. Woofer Removal & Installation- Rivet

 Drill out three (3) rivets securing speaker with a (1 of 3 shown)
11/64” bit. Pull out speaker, disconnect and
remove (Figures 8 & 9).
 Secure adaptor bracket to location.
 Test fit speaker in location. Note: If mounting
holes don’t line up, mark new holes. Remove
speaker and drill holes with a 1/8” bit. FIGURE 8
 Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement
speaker to vehicle speaker harness.
 Secure speaker to adaptor bracket.
! CAUTION:
7. Test speaker operation and reassemble door panel
Rivets Always be careful when drilling or cutting in a vehicle. WEAR
by reversing disassembly steps. EYE PROTECTION. Be aware of things such as wiring,
windows, fuel lines and safety devices. Check depth and
location to avoid damage to vehicle appearance.

JBL Speaker ! SAFETY CHECK

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Rear Door Speakers • Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.

! IMPORTANT
No speaker wiring adaptor is available at this time from
Crutchfield for the tweeter location. It will be necessary to FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
splice wires in order to install an aftermarket speaker.

No speaker adaptor bracket is available at this time for the

tweeter location. A mounting bracket must be fabricated in
order to install an aftermarket speaker.
Door Pull Cup
It is possible that the replacement speakers do not have
screws supplied. It may be necessary to acquire mounting
hardware.

Screw Cover
1. Pry out screw cover behind door release and
remove one (1) Phillips screw (Figure 1).

2. Remove one (1) Phillips screw in door pull cup

and remove cup (Figure 2).

3. Pry up power options switch panel,

disconnect wiring harness and remove panel
(Figure 3). FIGURE 3

4. Pry around sides and bottom of door panel to

release clips. Lift panel, disconnect tweeter
harness (if equipped) and remove panel Power Options Switch Panel
(Figure 4).

Continued on the next page.

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Rear Door Speakers (continued)

5a. Tweeter Removal & Installation:
 Pull back plastic clips and pry out tweeter to FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6
remove (Figure 5).
 Fabricate a speaker mounting bracket and secure
speaker to bracket.
 Make wiring connections following instructions on
page 11. Return to this page to complete
installation. Rivets
 Secure speaker/bracket assembly to location.

5b. Woofer Removal & Installation: Clip

 Drill out three (3) rivets securing speaker with a (1 of 2)
11/64” bit. Pull out speaker, disconnect and JBL Speaker
remove (Figures 6 & 7).
 Secure speaker adaptor bracket to location.
 Test fit speaker in location. Note: If mounting
holes don’t line up, mark new mounting holes. FIGURE 7
Remove speaker and drill holes with a 1/8” bit. Rivet
 Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement
speaker to vehicle speaker harness.
(1 of 3 shown)
 Secure speaker to adaptor bracket.

6. Test speaker operation and reassemble door panel by

reversing disassembly steps.
Standard Speaker

! CAUTION:
Always be careful when drilling or cutting in a vehicle. WEAR
EYE PROTECTION. Be aware of things such as wiring,
windows, fuel lines and safety devices. Check depth and
location to avoid damage to vehicle appearance.

! SAFETY CHECK
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 Test door lock and release operation.
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Wire Splicing Guide
CRIMP METHOD
1. Cut factory wires behind
factory speaker harness.
3. Twist each positive pair of
wires together and insert
in crimp cap. Repeat
step for negative wires.
Factory Wire
New Speaker Wire
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These methods can be used to make wiring connections if no receiver or speaker wiring adaptor is available.
Wire color information (if available) can be found on the next page.
Factory harness is removed. Save New speaker wires are spliced into
harness if it is to be reconnected in
the future by this method.
SOLDER METHOD factory wires behind harness.
2. Strip end of each 1. Carefully strip out a 1/2” 2. Twist wires from new
wire back 1/2”. section on each factory speaker to stripped
speaker wire behind the sections of factory wires
factory speaker harness. as shown making sure
polarity is correct.
Factory Wires
---
-- - ------
Negative Wires
Strip Out 1/2” New Wires
+
+
+ + + + + + + + + + + + +
Positive Wires
4. Squeeze middle of cap 3. Heat wires first with 4. Wrap wiring connections
for tight connection. soldering iron, then with electrical tape.
touch solder to
5. Connect new wires to wires for solid 5. Connect new wires to
speaker with spade connections. speaker with spade
First
connectors. connectors.
---
-- - --------
Last
+
+
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
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Wire Splicing Guide (continued) NOTE: In most cases a speaker wiring adaptor is available from Crutchfield and splicing will
not be necessary. If no adaptor is available, use this chart as a guide to match and splice wires.

Function Polarity/Color/Location
Left front door tweeter positive (+): pink, negative (-): violet
Right front door tweeter positive (+): light green, negative (-): blue
Left front door speaker/woofer positive (+): pink, red or yellow, negative (-): violet or black
Right front door speaker/woofer positive (+): light green, negative (-): blue
Center dash speaker positive (+): red, negative (-): white
Left rear door speakers positive (+): black or red, negative (-): yellow or black
Right rear door speakers positive (+): red, negative (-): white
Vehicle speed sense¹ pin #25 of 26-pin plug at multi-display unit - violet
Reverse (+)¹ pin #6 of 11-pin plug located low in the driver’s side kick panel - red
Parking brake¹ at parking brake switch - red
Foot brake¹ at foot brake switch or pin #5 of 11-pin plug located low in the driver’s side kick panel - blue
NOTES:
• If equipped with a factory amplifier, the amplifier will be located under the front passenger’s seat.
• ¹These wires and functions may also be generated by the OEM integration interface used when replacing the radio.

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