Thanks for the excellent video, just removed the touch screen with nav radio from a 2015 forester premium and your video was exactly the right steps. One caution though, the metal clips that holds the cable sleeves into their plastic homes came out with the cables on mine and one of them stuck into my right index finger when it popped lose(they're VERY sharp at the corners). I was actually hung up on it for a few seconds and couldn't remove my hand from under the dash! Be sure to wear mechanic's gloves or wrap with a rag to prevent this.
Excellent video! I got the bezel removed based on watching another video, but had no idea about the white and blue cables. You saved my radio replacement!
Thank you so much for this! My Bluetooth on my old unit quit so I bought a replacement on eBay. This video was the perfect tool I needed to do the swap in less than an hour. Great job!
Outstanding instructions! I needed to pull the HVAC controls and this video showed me exactly what I needed to see. My fat fingers had a little trouble with the clips where the control cables connected but I managed with a couple of angled picks. The blind wire harness connections were kind of tough but again using an angle pick I could get to the recessed clip and release the wire harness. I definitely would have broke something if I hadn't had this video to guide me. Thanks!
Great instruction man, just FYI for everyone doing an instal on this vehicle. If your nobs don’t have a set turning point and can just constantly spin, you don’t have to worry about the AC control cables at the beginning of the video.
Yes! Finally I can replace that after market PoS in mine! Funny most people remove the OG radio for a big touchscreen unit, I'm putting the original one back in! Hopfully the one I bought at a thrift store works...
Thanks very much. I really appreciate the work you put into this. Nice instructions. I have one question. I have to do what you've done because I've lost audio (I've checked all fuses even the external amp under the seat, and they're all good)....when you took the white wire out initially, did you have to go from the driver's side and if you did, how easy is it to access? Thanks
A body shop took my stereo out and put it back in, the ac knobs must not have been to one side because it now gets stuck. If I want to fix that do I need to take the blue and white cables from the glove box or should I be able to just open up the bezel and make adjustments? Thank you.
One thing I noticed you did at 2:15 when removing the loop for the blue cable is that you snapped off the plastic nub that secured it in place? This isn't a criticism though cause that happened when I removed it on my vehicle.
I have a new radio in my 2104 Forester and now have 'Check audio' alert every time I start my car. Technician says it can't be switched off. Any ideas, please?
ugh I broke some of the little clips on the back of the top of the panel when I ran my trim tool along the edge 😭 they are small and flimsy, others beware. don't be rough like me 🥴
Thanks for the vid. In my Forester with the full automatic air conditioning it was easier as there was no need to go through the side to disconnect the "bowden" cables - just a plug ... unfortunatelly the radio I got from a salvage yard also turned out to be faulty, therefore another attempt next week, when I grab another one to try. th-cam.com/video/4Sy5b8bu7aA/w-d-xo.html
2015 forester 2.5i PREMIUM DOES NOT HAVE THESE SERVO CABLES RUNNING TO AC CONTROLS. JUST POP THE RADIO BEZEL OFF AS IT SHOULD BE AND HAS BEEN WITH CARS!
I appreciate it man. Loving the do's and don'ts throughout the video. So many people just don't do that, so thank you!
This is exactly what I needed to install a new radio in a 2013 Forrester. It was all a breeze, instructions were perfect!
You are a good instructor. I appreciate you demonstrating this for us. Keep up the good job.
Thanks for the excellent video, just removed the touch screen with nav radio from a 2015 forester premium and your video was exactly the right steps.
One caution though, the metal clips that holds the cable sleeves into their plastic homes came out with the cables on mine and one of them stuck into my right index finger when it popped lose(they're VERY sharp at the corners). I was actually hung up on it for a few seconds and couldn't remove my hand from under the dash! Be sure to wear mechanic's gloves or wrap with a rag to prevent this.
Thank you so much for your video instructions. Just followed them to replace my radio. Worked perfectly!
Knocked it out. Much easier to follow than the Crutchfield instructions. Thanks for your time!
Excellent video! I got the bezel removed based on watching another video, but had no idea about the white and blue cables. You saved my radio replacement!
Thank you so much for this! My Bluetooth on my old unit quit so I bought a replacement on eBay. This video was the perfect tool I needed to do the swap in less than an hour. Great job!
Outstanding instructions! I needed to pull the HVAC controls and this video showed me exactly what I needed to see. My fat fingers had a little trouble with the clips where the control cables connected but I managed with a couple of angled picks. The blind wire harness connections were kind of tough but again using an angle pick I could get to the recessed clip and release the wire harness. I definitely would have broke something if I hadn't had this video to guide me. Thanks!
Thank you for uploading this vid. We are disassembling a 2015 Forester and had hit a bit of a bump here. So easy when you see how!
your welcome, glad I could help
Great instruction man, just FYI for everyone doing an instal on this vehicle. If your nobs don’t have a set turning point and can just constantly spin, you don’t have to worry about the AC control cables at the beginning of the video.
Phenomenal video walkthrough. Thanks Man!
Best tutorial ever.
Thank you very much, I'll be putting in a new stereo this weekend and now it will be a breeze. Have a great day.
Appreciate you taking the time to do document the work. Good stuff
nice job. Looks like slow and patient are your number one skills!
Thanks mate, well done, made my job so much easier!
Seriously nice presentation, this was well done.
Bro, may I ask how to disconnect the USB cable?
I have controls on my steering wheel. If I upgrade my radio, will it make it so I can't use my wheel to make calls or to play music?
Is there a CarPlay capable head unit you would recumbent to replace this radio?
Fantastic tutorial. Thank you!!!
Yes! Finally I can replace that after market PoS in mine! Funny most people remove the OG radio for a big touchscreen unit, I'm putting the original one back in! Hopfully the one I bought at a thrift store works...
Thanks very much. I really appreciate the work you put into this. Nice instructions. I have one question. I have to do what you've done because I've lost audio (I've checked all fuses even the external amp under the seat, and they're all good)....when you took the white wire out initially, did you have to go from the driver's side and if you did, how easy is it to access? Thanks
A body shop took my stereo out and put it back in, the ac knobs must not have been to one side because it now gets stuck. If I want to fix that do I need to take the blue and white cables from the glove box or should I be able to just open up the bezel and make adjustments? Thank you.
Prob gonna have to undo those cables
Would 2014 be the same?
Thanks for the fantastic video!
One thing I noticed you did at 2:15 when removing the loop for the blue cable is that you snapped off the plastic nub that secured it in place? This isn't a criticism though cause that happened when I removed it on my vehicle.
Thanks for info was very helpful going put in 7inch screen in my 2015 now hopefully wont break nothing lol
Just take your time youll do fine
Is there an aftermarket stereo that moves the backup camera screen down? The tiny screen in our 2015 Forester is a joke?
Great tutorial. Thanks!
Thanks for the vid. When removing the cd head unit is it necessary to have the ignition turned on as a safety precaution?
No if at all possible keep off or if you want to be even more safe remove negative cable from battery
Skilled. Great video.
if you have an auto climate control will you still have those cables?
I have a new radio in my 2104 Forester and now have 'Check audio' alert every time I start my car. Technician says it can't be switched off. Any ideas, please?
Thanks!
Hi, does this applies to the one with 6.2" screen too?
Panamaniantube yes
upgrading my radio to an aftermarket in my 2015 forester and was wondering where a I can place the ground wire
Thank you!
ugh I broke some of the little clips on the back of the top of the panel when I ran my trim tool along the edge 😭 they are small and flimsy, others beware. don't be rough like me 🥴
For auto ac there’s only one cable.
Can you come to Connecticut?? 😁👏
Thanks for the vid. In my Forester with the full automatic air conditioning it was easier as there was no need to go through the side to disconnect the "bowden" cables - just a plug ... unfortunatelly the radio I got from a salvage yard also turned out to be faulty, therefore another attempt next week, when I grab another one to try. th-cam.com/video/4Sy5b8bu7aA/w-d-xo.html
2015 forester 2.5i PREMIUM DOES NOT HAVE THESE SERVO CABLES RUNNING TO AC CONTROLS. JUST POP THE RADIO BEZEL OFF AS IT SHOULD BE AND HAS BEEN WITH CARS!
I'm in my 2015 2.5i Premium rn and it does in fact have these cables
@@No_ni_Official Very weird ours must be a 2015.5 (2015 1/2) or something
Them sides looked flimsy.Thanks.