I just purchased an '04 4Runner SR5. It comes with a AM/FM/Cassette/CD
player standard, but I'd like to augment (or replace) it with a changer.
When I asked about a 6-disc changer during my price negotiation, the dealer
presented the cargo-mounted unit as my only option. Needless to say, after
he quoted me $700+ for it, I decided to go with an after-market changer.

Since then, I've discovered that there's an 6 disc in-dash factory changer
available (according to the Toyota Web site
http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2004/...cessories.html). However, I
can't tell from the photo whether the factory changer can be added to my
stock stereo (and if so, where it would be installed), or whether I'd have
to replace the stock stereo with a different factory model.

Has anyone purchased this changer as an accessory for the 4Runner? Any
recommendations for after-market changers for the 4Runner? One that I could
install in-dash or in the glove compartment would be great.

Thanks,
Darryl R.

Do you have the std "deluxe" radio or the JBL with 10 speakers? It looks
just like the JBL single disk unit --- but takes 6 CDs in the same single
slot. I have it in an 03 Camry. It also does text readout of the station
your are on and the song playing (if they transmit it). Plus it gives you
traffic reports. Think the retail difference in price is $250 over the
single unit. Its optional on all 4Rnr models. I just added a JBL 12 CD RF
changer to my 03 4Rnr -- it also plays MP3s. Finding a place to mount it
was a problem --- big vehicle with little spare room! RF is not as good of
sound quality as direct feed though.

"DarrylR" wrote in message
...
I just purchased an '04 4Runner SR5. It comes with a AM/FM/Cassette/CD
player standard, but I'd like to augment (or replace) it with a changer.
When I asked about a 6-disc changer during my price negotiation, the
dealer
presented the cargo-mounted unit as my only option. Needless to say, after
he quoted me $700+ for it, I decided to go with an after-market changer.

Since then, I've discovered that there's an 6 disc in-dash factory changer
available (according to the Toyota Web site
http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2004/...cessories.html). However, I
can't tell from the photo whether the factory changer can be added to my
stock stereo (and if so, where it would be installed), or whether I'd have
to replace the stock stereo with a different factory model.

Has anyone purchased this changer as an accessory for the 4Runner? Any
recommendations for after-market changers for the 4Runner? One that I
could
install in-dash or in the glove compartment would be great.

Thanks,
Darryl R.

The Camry and the 4 Runner use completely different radios.

An 04 4 Runner will exchange with an 04 Sequoia.


"Wolfgang" wrote in message
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Do you have the std "deluxe" radio or the JBL with 10 speakers? It looks
just like the JBL single disk unit --- but takes 6 CDs in the same single
slot. I have it in an 03 Camry. It also does text readout of the station
your are on and the song playing (if they transmit it). Plus it gives you
traffic reports. Think the retail difference in price is $250 over the
single unit. Its optional on all 4Rnr models. I just added a JBL 12 CD
RF
changer to my 03 4Rnr -- it also plays MP3s. Finding a place to mount it
was a problem --- big vehicle with little spare room! RF is not as good
of
sound quality as direct feed though.

"DarrylR" wrote in message
...
I just purchased an '04 4Runner SR5. It comes with a AM/FM/Cassette/CD
player standard, but I'd like to augment (or replace) it with a changer.
When I asked about a 6-disc changer during my price negotiation, the
dealer
presented the cargo-mounted unit as my only option. Needless to say,
after
he quoted me $700+ for it, I decided to go with an after-market changer.

Since then, I've discovered that there's an 6 disc in-dash factory
changer
available (according to the Toyota Web site
http://www.toyota.com/vehicles/2004/...cessories.html). However,
I
can't tell from the photo whether the factory changer can be added to my
stock stereo (and if so, where it would be installed), or whether I'd
have
to replace the stock stereo with a different factory model.

Has anyone purchased this changer as an accessory for the 4Runner? Any
recommendations for after-market changers for the 4Runner? One that I
could
install in-dash or in the glove compartment would be great.

Thanks,
Darryl R.

Wolfgang,

I've got the standard 6 speaker AM/FM/CD Player stereo (no JBL). After some
research, I'm leaning toward installing a Sony CD/MP3 changer with built-in
FM modulator (CDX-565MXRF). The one concern I have is installation,
specifically connecting to the FM antenna. I guess the difficulty will
depend on the accessability of the FM antenna lead.

So my question now is how accessible is the antenna lead? I know that the
in-glass FM diversity antenna is in the rear glass. Does that mean that
there's a lead that I can tap into somewhere in the cargo area? If not, will
it require disassembling the dash to gain access to the FM antenna input?

Thanks,
Darryl R.

"Wolfgang" wrote in message
news:VYIOb.19142$Mb7.12875@lakeread04...
Do you have the std "deluxe" radio or the JBL with 10 speakers? It looks
just like the JBL single disk unit --- but takes 6 CDs in the same single
slot. I have it in an 03 Camry. It also does text readout of the station
your are on and the song playing (if they transmit it). Plus it gives you
traffic reports. Think the retail difference in price is $250 over the
single unit. Its optional on all 4Rnr models. I just added a JBL 12 CD
RF
changer to my 03 4Rnr -- it also plays MP3s. Finding a place to mount it
was a problem --- big vehicle with little spare room! RF is not as good
of
sound quality as direct feed though.

I used wired RF modulator to back of radio. After removing both sides of
dash I was able to pull the radio trim back 3", undo radio bracket, and pull
radio slightly out so I could remove the antenna lead and plug in the
modulator. Suspect the center console has to come out to remove the radio.
There was NO way to get fingers behind and simpley unplug/plug in the
modulator.

"DarrylR" wrote in message
...
Wolfgang,

I've got the standard 6 speaker AM/FM/CD Player stereo (no JBL). After
some
research, I'm leaning toward installing a Sony CD/MP3 changer with
built-in
FM modulator (CDX-565MXRF). The one concern I have is installation,
specifically connecting to the FM antenna. I guess the difficulty will
depend on the accessability of the FM antenna lead.

So my question now is how accessible is the antenna lead? I know that the
in-glass FM diversity antenna is in the rear glass. Does that mean that
there's a lead that I can tap into somewhere in the cargo area? If not,
will
it require disassembling the dash to gain access to the FM antenna input?

Thanks,
Darryl R.

"Wolfgang" wrote in message
news:VYIOb.19142$Mb7.12875@lakeread04...
Do you have the std "deluxe" radio or the JBL with 10 speakers? It looks
just like the JBL single disk unit --- but takes 6 CDs in the same
single
slot. I have it in an 03 Camry. It also does text readout of the
station
your are on and the song playing (if they transmit it). Plus it gives
you
traffic reports. Think the retail difference in price is $250 over the
single unit. Its optional on all 4Rnr models. I just added a JBL 12 CD
RF
changer to my 03 4Rnr -- it also plays MP3s. Finding a place to mount
it
was a problem --- big vehicle with little spare room! RF is not as good
of
sound quality as direct feed though.

Thanks, Wolfgang. I'll let you (and the group) know how this pans out. -DKR

"Wolfgang" wrote in message
news:1hjPb.21899$Mb7.21141@lakeread04...
I used wired RF modulator to back of radio. After removing both sides of
dash I was able to pull the radio trim back 3", undo radio bracket, and
pull
radio slightly out so I could remove the antenna lead and plug in the
modulator. Suspect the center console has to come out to remove the
radio.
There was NO way to get fingers behind and simpley unplug/plug in the
modulator.

Wolfgang, BTW, where did you get the dash disassembly instructions? I'd like
to get a reliable set of instructions before I do anything more than taking
off the bottom dash panels. -DR

"Wolfgang" wrote in message
news:1hjPb.21899$Mb7.21141@lakeread04...
I used wired RF modulator to back of radio. After removing both sides of
dash I was able to pull the radio trim back 3", undo radio bracket, and
pull
radio slightly out so I could remove the antenna lead and plug in the
modulator. Suspect the center console has to come out to remove the
radio.
There was NO way to get fingers behind and simpley unplug/plug in the
modulator.

Daryl,

Not sure if this will help or not. Check here,,,
http://www.blitzsafe.com/blitz_catal...tz_toyota.html

They have interfaces for some aftermarket changers w/ OEM headunits

Ivan

"DarrylR" wrote in message
...
Wolfgang,

I've got the standard 6 speaker AM/FM/CD Player stereo (no JBL). After some
research, I'm leaning toward installing a Sony CD/MP3 changer with built-in
FM modulator (CDX-565MXRF). The one concern I have is installation,
specifically connecting to the FM antenna. I guess the difficulty will
depend on the accessability of the FM antenna lead.

So my question now is how accessible is the antenna lead? I know that the
in-glass FM diversity antenna is in the rear glass. Does that mean that
there's a lead that I can tap into somewhere in the cargo area? If not, will
it require disassembling the dash to gain access to the FM antenna input?

Thanks,
Darryl R.

"Wolfgang" wrote in message
news:VYIOb.19142$Mb7.12875@lakeread04...
Do you have the std "deluxe" radio or the JBL with 10 speakers? It looks
just like the JBL single disk unit --- but takes 6 CDs in the same single
slot. I have it in an 03 Camry. It also does text readout of the station
your are on and the song playing (if they transmit it). Plus it gives you
traffic reports. Think the retail difference in price is $250 over the
single unit. Its optional on all 4Rnr models. I just added a JBL 12 CD
RF
changer to my 03 4Rnr -- it also plays MP3s. Finding a place to mount it
was a problem --- big vehicle with little spare room! RF is not as good
of
sound quality as direct feed though.




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Thanks, Ivan. If I end up going with a changer without an FM modulator, it
looks like I'll use an interface by Blizsafe or SoundGate
(http://www.soundgate.com/products/cd/toyota.htm). -DR

"Ivan Lopez" wrote in message
...
Daryl,

Not sure if this will help or not. Check here,,,

http://www.blitzsafe.com/blitz_catal...tz_toyota.html

They have interfaces for some aftermarket changers w/ OEM headunits

Ivan

Did without instruction but have since gotten 2 vol shop manuals. Here's
quick instr - remove insrtu panel finsih plate (lower piece under steering
wheel), remove sub assembley (metal corss piece ), remove instuement cluster
finisn panel sub assemble (around the gauges -- Know I didn't touch that!),
remove console upper rear panel sub-asbly, remove console panel, sub-asbly
upper, remove AC control assembly (1 screw in bottom - 4 clips), Remove
radio cluster finish panel (3 bolts and 8 clips). I didn't remove
console -- only got radio surround out enough where I could plu radio couple
inches out and undo/redo antenna). Even lost clip on left side - and had to
order from dealer to get piece to fit tight.. Was scary pulling on plastic
on new $30+k vehicle --- I wouldn't attempt it when its cold out side.

"DarrylR" wrote in message
...
Wolfgang, BTW, where did you get the dash disassembly instructions? I'd
like
to get a reliable set of instructions before I do anything more than
taking
off the bottom dash panels. -DR

"Wolfgang" wrote in message
news:1hjPb.21899$Mb7.21141@lakeread04...
I used wired RF modulator to back of radio. After removing both sides
of
dash I was able to pull the radio trim back 3", undo radio bracket, and
pull
radio slightly out so I could remove the antenna lead and plug in the
modulator. Suspect the center console has to come out to remove the
radio.
There was NO way to get fingers behind and simpley unplug/plug in the
modulator.