Not too sure about the 2004, I have an 02. The trim can be pulled
off very easily. on the two air vents on the side, the top and
bottom slots are solid, you can use your fingers and just pull the
trim off. that is all you need to do. mine came off fairly easily.


--- In toyotahighlanderclub@yahoogroups.com, "box542" <box542@...>
wrote:
>
> Happy New Year to all!
>
> I'm about to purchase a Pioneer FH-P8000BT Double Din (DD) receiver
for
> our 2004 Highlander. I've searched the files and photos section
> looking for info on how to remove the trim around the factory
stereo,
> but found nothing. Does any group member have a photo or some
other
> tips to assist me with the removal of the trim? What tool did you
use
> to remove the trim? How many clips are there holding the trim on?
Any
> relevant tips would be GREATLY appreciated! I just don't want to
break
> or crack the trim and have the wife pi**ed at me... ;-)
>
> TIA!
>
> Bruce
>