TOYK975 - Mounting kit American International - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Mounting Kit
Brand	American International
Model	TOYK975
Purpose	Install aftermarket radio in compatible vehicles
Compatible Vehicles	Toyota: 4Runner (2003-09), Celica (2000-05), Echo (2000-05), MR2 Spyder (2000-05), RAV4 (2001-05), Highlander (2001-07 excl. hybrid with nav), Matrix (2005-08); Scion tC (2011)
Mounting Options	DIN and ISO
Includes Main Bracket	TOY-K975
Includes Left Bracket (ISO)	IMB-975L
Includes Right Bracket (ISO)	IMB-975R
Includes Highlander Brackets	HMB-975L and HMB-975R
Includes Spacers	For ISO mount to adjust radio position
Includes Pocket	Rear support pocket
Includes Screws	Various sizes for bracket and radio attachment
Optional Trim Ring	ITP-975 (sold separately)
Back Strap	For rear support in DIN mount
Dash Disassembly Required	Yes, instructions provided for each compatible vehicle
Tools Required	Phillips screwdriver, 10mm socket, trim removal tools
Compatibility Note	Not suitable for vehicles with factory navigation (e.g., Highlander hybrid)
Additional Note	Some radio faces may be too large for trim ring; may require filing opening
Country of Origin	USA (Camarillo, CA)
Customer Support (USA)	800-323-4329
Customer Support (Canada)	800-245-8777

Frequently Asked Questions - TOYK975 American International

What vehicles is the TOYK975 mounting kit compatible with?

The TOYK975 kit is compatible with select Toyota and Scion models: Toyota 4Runner (2003-09), Celica (2000-05), Echo (2000-05), MR2 Spyder (2000-05), RAV4 (2001-05), Highlander (2001-07 excluding hybrid with factory navigation), Matrix (2005-08), and Scion tC (2011).

Can I use this kit for both DIN and ISO mount radios?

Yes, the kit supports both DIN and ISO mounting methods. Detailed instructions for each are included in the manual.

What tools do I need to install this kit?

You will need a Phillips screwdriver, a 10mm socket or wrench, and trim removal tools to avoid damaging interior panels. Some vehicles may require additional tools.

How do I install a DIN radio using this kit?

Insert the DIN sleeve from your new radio into the upper section of the installation kit. Depress the tabs inside the sleeve upward, outward, and downward to secure the sleeve. Then slide the radio into the sleeve and lock it in place. Use the back strap to support the rear of the radio.

How do I install an ISO radio?

Attach the ISO mount brackets (IMB-975L and IMB-975R) to the rear of the kit using small screws. Insert spacers into the brackets if needed. Attach the ISO radio between the brackets using screws provided with the radio or the kit. Slide the radio forward or backward for desired look and tighten screws. Finally, attach the ISO trim ring to the face of the kit.

What if my radio face is too large for the trim ring?

If the radio face is larger than the ITP-975 trim ring allows, you may need to file the opening larger. The manual notes that some radios may require this adjustment.

Does this kit work with a Toyota Highlander hybrid with factory navigation?

No, the TOYK975 is not compatible with Highlander hybrid models or any vehicle with factory navigation system. It is designed for Highlander (2001-07) without navigation.

What does the kit include?

The kit includes the main bracket (TOY-K975), left and right ISO brackets (IMB-975L/R), Highlander brackets (HMB-975L/R) for applicable vehicles, a rear pocket, spacers, and various screws. The trim ring (ITP-975) is optional and sold separately.

How do I remove the factory radio from a Toyota 4Runner?

Refer to the Dash Disassembly section in the manual. General steps: gently lift the shift lever trim panel, remove A/C knobs and screws, pry off the radio trim panel, remove 10mm bolts securing the radio, slide it forward, and disconnect harnesses.

Where can I find more information or contact customer support?

Visit the American International website at http://www.americaninternational.net or call their customer help line: USA 800-323-4329, Canada 800-245-8777.

USER MANUAL TOYK975 American International

VEHICLE APPLICATIONS

Toyota

2003-09 4-RUNNER SR 5 & SPORT EDITION w/o RDS RADIO

2000-05 CELICA

2000-05 ECHO

2000-05 MR2 SPYDER

2001-05 RAV4

2001-07 HIGHLANDER (Excluding Hybrid w/Factory Navigation)

2005-08 MATRIX

Scion

2011 TC

* Read this page and your vehicle page before attempting to assemble kit

DIN MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Using the Table of Contents above, turn to the page for your vehicle and prepare the brackets and assemble the kit.
2. Insert DIN sleeve from your new radio into the upper section of the installation kit. (This DIN sleeve comes with all new radios and slides off the back of the radio)
3. Depress the tabs from inside the sleeves opening upward, outward, and downward to secure sleeve to the installation kit.
4. Install radio into sleeve and lock into place.
5. Support rear of radio with back strap.

Optional use Trim Ring (ITP-975) may be used on some radios if desired.

Your new radio must have a trim ring around the face of the radio that is designed to be easily removed. Consult your radio owner's manual.

ISO MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS

Consult your page for specific ISO Mount assembly

Note: Some radio faces are larger in size than the ITP-975 Trim Ring allows. You may need to file the opening larger for some radios.

ISO Mount is necessary when the DIN sleeve is not available.

1. Attach ISO mount brackets to rear of kit as shown in your illustration and attach to rear of pocket using small screws provided with kit.
2. Insert ISO mountable radio between ISO mount brackets and loosely attach to sides of radio using screws provided with radio when possible or large wafer head screws supplied with kit. (Be sure the length of the screws DO NOT touch any electrical parts inside radio, some screws may need to be shortened.
3. Attach ISO trim ring to face of kit.
4. Slide radio forward or backward for desired look and tighten screws.

DASH DISASSEMBLY & RADIO REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Gently lift upward shift lever trim panel and slide back, disconnect harness and remove.
2. Remove the (4) knobs from the A/C-heater controls.
3. Remove the (2) Phillips screws below the A/C-heater controls.
4. Remove the (2) Phillips screws securing the bottom edge of the climate controls to the subdash.
5. Gently pry upward and towards you the radio trim panel/climate control trim bezel and remove.
6. Remove the (4) 10mm bolts securing the radio.
7. Slide the radio forward, disconnect the wire harnesses and antenna lead and remove the radio.

BRACKET PREPARATION

FOR DIN MOUNT APPLICATIONS

FOR ISO MOUNT APPLICATIONS

DASH DISASSEMBLY & RADIO REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Remove the (2) outer A/C-heater control knobs.
2. Remove the (2) Phillips screws from these locations.
3. Gently unsnap the A/C-heater control panel, disconnect the harnesses and remove.
4. Gently unsnap the trim from around the radio and remove.
5. Depress the tabs securing the heater controls in place and pull slightly forward and upward to allow access to the top radio mounting screws.
6. Remove the (4) Phillips screws securing the radio.
7. Gently slide the radio forward and disconnect the wire harnesses and antenna lead and remove the radio.

BRACKET PREPARATION

FOR DIN MOUNT APPLICATIONS

FOR ISO MOUNT APPLICATIONS

DASH DISASSEMBLY & RADIO REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Gently remove the screw cover caps from the lower sides of the radio mounting rails.
2. Remove the (2) phillips screws from the base of each side of the main radio support bracket covers, and remove the covers.
3. Remove the (4) phillips screws securing the radio to the sub-dash.
4. Remove the (4) screws securing the Drink Tray/Ashtray assembly, and lower the assembly out of the way.
5. Gently pull the radio forward.
6. Disconnect the harness and antenna lead from the radio and remove the radio.

BRACKET PREPARATION

FOR DIN AND ISO MOUNT APPLICATIONS
REMOVE SHADED MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR MR2 APPLICATION

ATTACH BRACKETS TO REAR OF POCKET USING SCREWS SUPPLIED
INSERT SPACERS INTO BRACKETS ON BOTH SIDES ONLY WHEN ISO MOUNTING RADIO

DASH DISASSEMBLY & RADIO REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Open the center pocket below the climate controls and remove the (1) 10 mm bolt.
2. Carefully Unclip the center console section with ashtray trim, disconnect the harness and remove console section.
3. Carefully lift the center console side covering and remove.
4. Remove the (2) lower 10 mm bolts from the bottom of driver side under dash panel.
5. Carefully pull drivers side under dash panel outward and lay out of the way.
6. Remove the (1) 10mm bolt at the lower edge of the radio trim bezel on the driver side.
7. Unclip the trim from the front of the center console pocket.
8. Carefully pry outward the climate control pod, disconnect the wire harness and remove pod.
9. Remove the (2) 10mm bolts from behind the climate control location.
10. Carefully unclip the entire radio/climate control trim bezel, disconnect all harnesses from bezel and remove.
11. Remove the (2) 10mm bolts securing the factory radio to the sub-dash.
12. Carefully pull radio forward, disconnect all harnesses and antenna leads and remove radio.

KIT ASSEMBLY

DIN MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Insert DIN sleeve from your new radio into the radio opening of the installation kit.
2. Depress the tabs from inside the sleeves opening upward, outward, and downward to secure the sleeve to the installation kit.

FOR DIN & ISO MOUNT APPLICATIONS

REMOVE SHADED MOUNTING TABS

FOR 4-RUNNER APPLICATION

1. Remove the (4) chrome allen bolts securing the radio trim bezel.
2. Gently unsnap the radio trim bezel and remove.
3. Remove the (4) 10mm bolts securing the radio to the sub-dash.
4. Gently pull the radio forward.
5. Disconnect the harness and antenna lead from the radio and remove the radio

BRACKET PREPARATION

FOR DIN AND ISO MOUNT APPLICATIONS

DASH DISASSEMBLY & RADIO REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Starting from the bottom of the Radio trim bezel, carefully pry outward on the dash trim bezel to unclip the lower edge and sides.
2. Angle the dash trim bezel outward from the bottom and pull the top of the panel down to unfasten the two upper tabs.
3. Pull the trim bezel forward and disconnect all harnesses attached to the panel and remove panel.
4. Remove the harness clamp attached at the rear of the left factory radio bracket.
5. Remove the (4) 10mm bolts securing the factory radio to the sub-dash.
6. Pull radio forward, disconnect the wire harness and antenna lead and remove radio.

BRACKET PREPARATION

STEP 1
REMOVE SHADED MOUNTING BRACKETS FOR MATRIX APPLICATION

DIN MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS

1. Insert DIN sleeve from your new radio into the radio opening of the installation kit.
2. Depress the tabs from inside the sleeves opening upward, outward, and downward to secure the sleeve to the installation kit.

ISO MOUNT BRACKET PREPARATION
INSERT SPACERS INTO BRACKETS ON BOTH SIDES ONLY WHEN ISO MOUNTING RADIO

PREPARE ISO MOUNT BRACKETS AS SHOWN AND ATTACH IMB 975L TO THE LEFT SIDE AND IMB 975R TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF MAIN BRACKET (#TOY-K975)

STEP 2
ATTACH BRACKETS TO REAR OF POCKET USING SCREWS SUPPLIED

REMOVE ALL SHADED AREAS ON BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT BRACKETS (LEFT SIDE NOT SHOWN)

2001-07 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER

DASH DISASSEMBLY & RADIO REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. Starting from the bottom carefully unsnap and remove trim bezel from around climate controls and radio.
2. Remove (6) 10mm bolts securing entire climate controls / radio to sub-dash.
3. Pull the entire assembly forward, disconnect all harnesses and antenna lead, and remove assembly.
4. Remove the (8) phillips screws securing factory radio to assembly brackets and remove factory radio.

BRACKET PREPARATION

DIN MOUNT ONLY (see page 1)

ATTACH LEFT AND RIGHT HIGHLANDER BRACKETS HMB-975 R AND HMB-975 L TO THE MAIN BRACKET AS SHOWN IN ILLUSTRATION B. THEN SECURE SIDE BRACKETS TO THE BACK OF THE POCKET USING 2 SMALL SCREWS PROVIDED WITH KIT.

KIT AND RADIO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

STEP 3

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