CD player for Avensis

fred funk }{

I bought a 02 avensis a few days ago. It has a tape player rather than a CD player. Do any of you guys know if its possible to get a CD player installed because it doesn't look like a standard CD player that you would buy would fit in the space on the dash.
Would I have to get a Toyota CD player?

Thanks.

colm_mcm

You have a Terra model I presume (No sunroof or aircon) you have 3 options

1) swap the bottom half of your unit with a toyota CD player bottom half from an Aura or Luna model (direct swap)
like this one:

http://cgi.ebay.ie/TOYOTA-AVENSIS-2001-IN-DASH-CD-PLAYER-W53804-USED_W0QQitemZ330172395092QQihZ014QQcategoryZ3293QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem
This one is under €100

2) get a Toyota boot mounted CD changer and keep your casette unit in the dash

3) get a facia adaptor and an adaptor lead and fit your choice of CD unit.
like this one:

from www.nexxia.co.uk

I would recommend getting an original Toyota CD bottom half, as the top half fitted to your dash at the moment also has the clock display, thermometer and the trip computer built into it.

fred funk }{

Thanks Colm, excellent advise.
Ye I think I'll just get the bottom half like you suggested. Is it difficult to change or do i need any special tools for removing the old one?

Thanks a lot.

colm_mcm

No specialist tools required, just click off the dash form around the radio and unscrew it.
the 2 halves of the stereo just click together from what I remember.

fred funk }{

Thanks alot Colm.

Masada

isnt the 02 avenis the older one that doesnt need a facia adapter? if yours is then all you need is an after market stereo that you can just fit in with a wiring adapter, you'll find toyota will want a fortune for that CD player above.,

maidhc

vtec wrote: »

isnt the 02 avenis the older one that doesnt need a facia adapter? if yours is then all you need is an after market stereo that you can just fit in with a wiring adapter, you'll find toyota will want a fortune for that CD player above.,

No, they stopped making that dash in 2001.

colm_mcm

00 actually, when they added the VVT-i and D-4D engines.

bazz26

I would try getting one from eBay or a scrap yard. They are quite expensive new.