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Smart Audio System
This is the basic stereo found in the 453.
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Take a plastic spudger and jam it in between the black cowel and silver band.
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Work all the way around from 1 side, underneath and to the other side to disconnect all of the clips. Lift the bottom to disconnect the top hooks.
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There are a few clips. Pay close attention to the top hooks.
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You are now left with the stereo uncovered. Remove the 4x Torx20 screws.
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The stereo can now slide out and the 3 electrical connections can be disconnected.
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The stereo is an awkward design that seriously limits the aftermarket stereos that we can fit instead.
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Smart Media System
This is the upgrade media system that can be specified on your 453.
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Use a plastic spudger along the bottom between the silver ring and the rear housing.
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Pull it from underneath as there’s plastic hooks along the top.
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Lower the front down…
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…and disconnect the face plate.
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There are 4x Torx20 screws, 2 on each side.
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The driver’s side is a bit tricky because of the access.
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I found that lowering the steering column all the way down gave just enough access to remove them.
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Pull the screen clear…
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…look down the back and disconnect all of the connectors.
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Cool.
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Look in the back of the housing, there are 4x Torx20 screws. 2 at the top…
![](https://www.evilution.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/smartsound/453/stereoremove/media11.jpg)
…and 2 at the bottom. Use a magnetic screwdriver because it’s easy to drop these.
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Pull the housing from the dashboard.
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Use the spudger to unclip the dashboard trim, grab and pull.
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This reveals the stereo control box. Remove the 4x Torx20 screws…
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…and then slide the controller out.
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Disconnect all of the connectors and the controller is free from the car.
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When refitting the front panel, clip in the top hooks before pushing the bottom of the trim in place.
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Refitting The Trim
You don’t have to remove the speedo if you know about the angle and the wiggle.