removing factory radio/tape deck on 94 Lantra
 

Hello all you fine members!
I'm posting for a relative who has a 94 Lantra in New Zealand. Not sure how wide spread the Lantra is, since I could not find it among the hyundai vehicle line up. This particular model is a station wagon/combi.
Now here is the problem: The stock radio/tape deck has stopped working (probably due to old age), and my relative is trying to take it out, and eventually replace it with a new unit. She has no idea how to go about it, and would appreciate some pointers. Is this something a DIY person can do, or does one need a special radio key to take the unit out?
Thanks all for your kind answers.
downunder

RE: removing factory radio/tape deck on 94 Lantra
 

Here are removal instructions for the audio system in a 1994 Elantra (same model for the U.S. market).

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If you look at this upside in a mirror, it may match the layout in the car you have. Good luck.

RE: removing factory radio/tape deck on 94 Lantra
 

Many thanks ken99! I will pass it along.

RE: removing factory radio/tape deck on 94 Lantra
 

The stock factory unit appears to be either a "Iso-DIN" or "Euro-DIN" sized unit that your relative should have no trouble finding an aftemarket replacement for. A Euro-DIN unit will simply have a trim ring that will not be used. Remove and measure the old unit first to confirm what is needed. I am guessing (from experience) that once the radio is removed, you will notice two right angle brackets (one on each side) are attached by countersunk screws. Your relative will need to unscrew the brackets and reuse them on the new unit. The biggest challenge will be wiring the new unit with a pigtail that matches the unit on one end and the original harness connector on the other. In the U.S., we have an Internet supplier named Crutchfields (best known among many) that supplies all these bits when you purchase a stereo from them. Surely a similar supplier exists on your side of the world.

Good luck.