All the instructions I've seen are for the 08s and earlier. The 09 has a different center console.

Tools needed: 1) small flat blade 2) bicycle tire spoons (or something similar) 3) phillips head screwdriver


Step 1) Right tool for the right job.

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Step 2)
Make sure you cover the shift knob as not to damage the bezel.

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Step 3)
Turn the knobs all the way to the right so the there will be slack in the red and green guide cables.

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Step 4)
Use a small flat blade to pry open the bezel just enough so you can slip in the tire spoon. The spoon is wide and made out of a softer material so it won't damage the bezel.

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Here are the location of the clip points so you'll know where to pry:
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Step 5)
Bezel removed. You'll notice the static cling protection film I have to keep scratches and finger prints from the display screen. Easy cleaning too. The "black" 3M vinyl square on top of the bezel is there for my GPS suction cup to stick to.

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Step 6)
You'll see two cables that will need to be unhooked to get the bezel completely out of the way.

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Use the small flat screwdriver to push in the tabs to remove both the red and green cable holders.

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Step 7)
Simply remove the 4 phillips screw and pull out the radio

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I did this exercise to see if my REN MyGIG has plugs for the factory rear camera.

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FYI, No cables behind the panel on my friends 2010 Pat. The cover came off nicely using the above instructions. Thanks again.

Great write up !

it also helps if you take out the columns and top of the dash. atleast in my year.

It's a shame the ealier model's interior isn't as user friendly.

make sure you are familiar in doing that or there is a guidance of someone who familiar with that.

BTW, Did you find plugs for the factory rear camera in your REN MyGIG radio?

Great write up !

+1

Thanks in advance... this is going to help me out a lot with my Mygig installation. Do you happen to know how to remove the top of the dash to install the GPS antenna?

Once you have access to the heating controls, how easy is it to remove the backing of that to possibly replace the incandescent bulbs with LED's?