When driving out, you must want to get to a lot of locations without getting lost and have great entertainment at the same time. In that case, it is necessary for you to install a powerful car radio which is integrated with GPS navigation function and entertainment features. If you are tired of your factory radio and want to replace it, then a detailed removal and installation guide can be helpful for you. The following instruction is about a 2006-2012 TOYOTA RAV4 car radio from Seicane. If you happen yo have the same dashboard, you can take it as a reference.
![2006-2012 TOYOTA RAV4 Car Radio after installation](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-after-installation-166x300.jpg)
Precautions for this installation:
1.Before you start up any work, park your car well and unplug the negative power cable to avoid any danger.
2.Please make sure that all fastened wires are isolated with electrical tape.
3.Please make sure the ignition is off to avoid short circuit.
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2006-2012 TOYOTA RAV4 car radio installation instruction
1. The original car radio.
![The original car radio](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1.The-original-car-radio-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x166.png)
2. Remove the panel by using plastic removal tool.
![Remove the panel by using plastic removal tool](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/2.Remove-the-panel-by-using-a-plastic-removal-tool-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x159.png)
3. Unplug the hazard warning lights.
![Unplug the hazard warning lights](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/3.Unplug-the-hazard-warning-lights-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x166.png)
4. Remove the left panel and unplug the switch.
![Remove the left panel and unplug the switch](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/4.-Remove-the-left-panel-and-unplug-the-switch-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x159.png)
5. Unplug the switch.
![Unplug the switch](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/5.Unplug-the-switch-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x166.png)
6. Remove four screws.
![Remove four screws](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/6.Remove-four-screws-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x157.png)
a. Position for screws.
![6-1 Position for screws](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/6.1.Position-for-screws-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x149.png)
7. Pull out the factory radio.
![Pull out the factory radio](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/7.Pull-out-the-factory-radio-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x159.png)
8. The back of the original car radio.
![The back of the original car radio](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/8.The-back-of-the-radio-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x166.png)
9. Remove 8 screws from original car radio.
![Remove 8 screws from original car radio](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/9.-Remove-8-screws-from-original-car-radio-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x157.png)
![9-1](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/9.1-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x160.png)
10. Remove 2 screws at the top of the new radio.
![Remove 2 screws at the top of the new radio](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/10.-Remove-2-screws-at-the-top-of-the-new-radio-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x153.png)
![10-1](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/10.1-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x154.png)
11. Install 8 screws to new car radio.
![Install 8 screws to new car radio](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/11.Install-8-screws-to-new-car-radio-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x156.png)
12. Plug into factory plugs.
![Plug into factory plugs](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/12.Plug-into-factory-plugs-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x158.png)
13. All plugs after connection.
![All plugs after connection](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/13.-All-plugs-after-connection-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x165.png)
![13-1](https://www.seicane.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/13.1-2006-2012-TOYOTA-RAV4-Car-Radio-300x159.png)
14. Check all the accessories for the new Seicane car radio.
15. Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane car radio.
16. Connect the Seicane car radio to your original car radio ‘s plugs.
17. Turn on the new Seicane radio to have a careful check if everything works well. If it doesn’t, please check whether all the cables are connected correctly.
18. If the new Seicane car radio works well, put it into the dash.
19. Put everything into their original place, and all the installation is done.
After reading the above installation guide, perhaps now you have a general understanding of the installation on a 2006-2012 TOYOTA RAV4 car radio. If there are any doubts, you are welcome to ask for a wiring diagram from your dealer or seek for professional suggestion from a professional. However, if you don’t know which kind of car stereos can work well in your car, I’d like to recommend a fabulous 2006-2012 TOYOTA RAV4 car radio from Seicane to you. For more information, please click:
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