HOW DO YOU REMOVE STEREO FROM 2000 BMW - 2000 BMW 3 Series

Hello,

Before removing the stereo you need to ensure that the battery's grounding cable is
disconnected from the negative lead. Most BMW models have the battery housed under
the hood while others (a relative few) store the battery on the left side of the
vehicle in the trunk. Use a 10 mm wrench to loosen the bolt holding the clamp of
the grounding cable around the negative lead.

Use a trim pry tool to remove the vent housing above the stereo.
The vents can be removed to allow access to the stereo or removed completely.
Once the perimeter of the vent housing is loose from the dash, you can feed the
wiring that connects to the hazard light button through the front of the vents.
With the hazard switch pushed forward, simply disconnect the power supply to
completely free the vent assembly.

The climate control group at the bottom of the stereo also needs to be removed to
access the stereo. The climate control housing can be removed by hand. Grab the
climate control at the bottom and the top. Pry from the bottom and remove.
The climate controls do not need to be removed completely. When it is free from
the dash there will be enough slack in the wiring to allow you to place it aside
to access the stereo.

There are two screws that hold the factory stereo in its dock. Those screws,
located on either side of the stereo facing upward, can be removed using
Phillips-head screwdriver. Once the screws are removed, the deck slides forward to
allow access to the wiring at the rear of the stereo. The wire groups at the rear
need to be removed and can be done so in any order. The four wiring groups connect
to the antenna, the amplifier, the speakers, and the power supply (the battery).

If you plan to install an aftermarket stereo, most will be compatible with BMW
wiring. If not, you can connect the wiring groups to a wiring harness adapter
before connecting to the new unit.

Take care and good luck