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What are the two plugs on the back of the factory radio

I need to get a new radio for my toyota camry i've taken a look at the back of the factory radio i understand where the new wire harness goes on the right side but on the left of the radio there are two plugs not sure what those are for i figured that maybe they go to the controls on the steering wheel will my new radio still work i understand that the controls on the wheel wont work...

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Power for memory, power when key on or accesories,etc, then all the speaker wires. Have you stopped at a stereo sales place, or autoparts place and asked for an adapter harness to go from your vehicle to an aftermarket stereo? It will make it much easier, much cleaner in case of removal later & will probably save a big headache too.

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