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Revision 08/07/18

2001-'02
Toyota Corolla
IMPORTANT
Before starting, compare items on your invoice with items received.
Carefully check through packaging material. If any item is missing,
please call Crutchfield Technical Support at 1-800-955-9094.

Inside...
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warranties or guarantees of any type due to the constantly changing nature of this type of information and running changes in vehicle
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 Radio/CD Changer Removal  

3 Radio Removal
(if not equipped
with CD changer)  
4 Receiver
(vehicle
Installation with changer) 
5 Receiver
(vehicle with-
Installation out changer) 
6-7 Front Door Speakers   
8-9 Rear Deck Speakers    
10 Wire Splicing Guide  
Phillips Panel Tool Drill & 1/8” Bit Right Angle 12mm Wire Strippers
Screwdriver Phillips Socket, Ratchet & Crimp Caps

Tools Required Screwdriver & Extension

IMPORTANT: Disconnect negative battery cable before all operations

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Radio and CD Changer Removal

Factory Radio:
FIGURE 2
1. Eject cassette or CD(s) from factory unit if
present.

2. Set parking brake and disconnect negative

battery cable to prevent any electrical
short. Factory Radio/Pocket Assembly

3. Move gear shift into lowest position. Lower Trimpanel

4. Remove ashtray. Pry around all edges of

lower trimpanel to release six (6)
plastic clips. Disconnect wiring harnesses
and remove trimpanel (Figure 1).
FIGURE 1
5. Remove four (4) phillips screws securing
FIGURE 4
factory radio/pocket assembly. Pull out
assembly, disconnect and remove (Figure 2).
FIGURE 3
Factory Changer:
Note: The factory changer will not work
with an aftermarket receiver. A pocket
(supplied with your order) will fill the space Factory CD Changer
left by changer removal.

1. Pry around all edges of upper trimpanel to

release eight (8) retaining clips. Pull off
trimpanel, disconnect electrical harnesses
and remove trimpanel (Figure 3). Upper Trimpanel
2. Remove four (4) phillips screws securing 1-800-955-9094
factory CD changer. Pull out changer, ! SAFETY CHECK TECHNICAL SUPPORT
disconnect and remove (Figure 4).  Return gear shift to park position.

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Radio Removal (if not factory-equipped with separate CD Changer)

1. Eject disc(s) from factory unit if present.

2. Set parking brake and disconnect negative battery cable to prevent any electrical short.

3. Pry around all edges of receiver trimpanel to release six (6) plastic clips. Disconnect wiring harnesses and remove receiver trimpanel (Figure 1).

4. Remove four (4) phillips screws securing factory radio. Pull out radio, disconnect and remove (Figure 2).

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

Factory Radio

Receiver Trimpanel

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053 0033 NOTES:
Please read first
• Check to make sure the Crutchfield receiver wiring
Receiver Installation (factory-equipped with CD changer) adaptor plugs into the vehicle receiver harness.
If the Crutchfield adaptor is incorrect, please call our
Technical Support Department at 1-800-955-9094.

1. Make wiring connections following instructions supplied with the

receiver wiring adaptor.

2. Remove four (4) phillips screws securing factory radio to side brackets
(two screws on each side of radio - Figure 1).

3. Remove DIN sleeve and trim ring from new receiver (Figure 2).
Note: The sleeve and trim ring will not be used in this application.

4. Place new receiver inside factory side brackets. Align mounting holes
on replacement receiver with holes in factory side brackets (Figure 3).
Secure receiver in the same manner as factory radio using screws
supplied with new receiver.

5. Connect receiver wiring adaptor to vehicle harness and plug antenna

lead into rear of receiver. Secure receiver assembly to dash with screws
previously removed.

6. Remove four (4) phillips screws (two on each side) securing factory side
brackets to CD changer. Secure brackets to side of replacement
pocket in the same manner. Insert pocket into upper dash space and
secure with screws that secured factory changer.
Side Bracket
FIGURE 1 (right side shown)
7. Test receiver operation and reassemble dash
by reversing removal steps.

FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
! SAFETY CHECK Mounting Holes
 Return gear shift to park position.

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DIN Sleeve
Trim Ring
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053 0033 NOTES:
Please read first
• Check to make sure the Crutchfield receiver wiring
Receiver Installation (vehicle not factory-equipped with CD changer) adaptor plugs into the vehicle receiver harness.
If the Crutchfield adaptor is incorrect, please call our
Technical Support Department at 1-800-955-9094.

1. Make wiring connections following instructions supplied with the receiver wiring
adaptor.

2. Remove four (4) phillips screws securing factory radio to side brackets (two screws
on each side of radio - Figure 1).

3. Remove DIN sleeve and trim ring from new receiver (Figure 2). Note: Sleeve and
trim ring will not be used in this application.

4. Place new receiver inside factory side brackets. Align mounting holes on
replacement receiver with holes in factory side brackets (Figure 3). Secure receiver
in the same manner as factory radio using screws supplied with new receiver.

5. Connect receiver wiring adaptor to vehicle harness and plug antenna lead into rear
of receiver. Secure receiver assembly to dash with screws previously removed.

6. Test receiver operation and reassemble dash by reversing removal steps.

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
Trim Ring

DIN Sleeve

Mounting Holes 1-800-955-9094

FIGURE 3 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
Side Bracket
(right side shown)

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Please read first
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.

1. Pry off “sail” panel from top edge to release

one (1) plastic retaining clip and remove
“sail” panel (Figure 1). FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
2. Remove one (1) phillips screw in center of
door release trim. Pull trim toward front of
door. Pull out trim and allow to hang
(Figure 2).

3. Pry up armrest pad to release four (4) metal

clips and remove (Figure 3). Note: Armrest
is tightly secured.
“Sail” Panel Door Release Trim
4. Remove two (2) phillips screws exposed by
armrest removal (Figure 4).

Continued on the next page.

FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4

1-800-955-9094 Armrest Pad

TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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Front Door Speakers (continued)

5. Remove one (1) plastic phillips clip from FIGURE 5
rear edge of door panel by turning counter-
clockwise 1/4 turn, then prying out clip
(Figure 5).

6. Pry around sides and bottom of door panel

to release seven (7) plastic retaining clips.
Lift door panel, work door release assembly
through opening and remove door panel
(Figure 6). FIGURE 6

7. Use a drill and 1/8” bit to drill out rivets

securing factory speaker to door. Pull out Speed Clips (supplied with brackets)
speaker, disconnect and remove (Figure 7).

8. Secure speaker adaptor bracket to door Speaker Adaptor Bracket

using hardware supplied with adaptor FIGURE 7
brackets (Figure 8).

9. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of

replacement speaker to vehicle speaker
harness. Secure speaker to bracket using
screws supplied with speakers (Figure 8).

10. Test speaker operation and reinstall door

panel by reversing removal steps. Rivets

Screws
! SAFETY CHECK Factory Speaker (supplied with brackets)
 Check that wires do not interfere with window operation.
 Test door lock and release operation. Screws
FIGURE 8
(supplied with speakers)
! CAUTION:
Always be careful when drilling or cutting in a vehicle. WEAR
EYE PROTECTION. Be aware of things such as wiring,
1-800-955-9094 windows, fuel lines and safety devices. Check depth and
TECHNICAL SUPPORT location to avoid damage to vehicle appearance. 7
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Rear Deck Speakers • 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 off child seat belt anchor covers (3). Remove one (1) 12mm bolt from
each anchor and remove anchors (Figure 1).
FIGURE 1 Anchor (3)
2. Pry out two (2) retaining clips from front edge of rear deck panel
(Figure 2).

3. Push front edge of brake light assembly toward rear window to release
two (2) clips. Lift assembly, disconnect wiring harness and remove
(Figures 3 & 4).

Continued on the next page.

Child Seat Belt Anchor Cover (3)

FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4

Retaining Clip
(1 of 2 shown)

Brake Light Assembly

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Rear Deck Speakers (continued)

4. Lift center of rear deck panel and work ends of panel
out from pillars to remove. Remove seat belts from slots
and remove rear deck panel (Figures 5 & 6).
Rear Deck Panel
5. Remove four (4) phillips screws from speaker. Pull out
speaker, disconnect and remove (Figure 7).

6. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement speaker

to vehicle speaker harness. Secure speaker with
screws previously removed.

7. Test speaker operation and reassemble by reversing

removal steps. FIGURE 5

FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7

! SAFETY CHECK
 Make sure seats and seat belts are secured to
1-800-955-9094 manufacturer’s specifications.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT  Check third rear brake light connection and test 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
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Negative Wires
Strip Out 1/2” New Wires
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+
+ + + + + + + + + + + + +
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.
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Last
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