[thelowone]

Nope you don't have to remove the dash to install just the piece where the factory tape/cd player would be. The only thing holding it in is two clips on the bottom and two tabs that slide into the top of the dash pad. Just be careful with the clips on the bottom can be tricky sometimes to get out but not to difficult. Also make sure to look up under the dash for the actual brains of the factory stereo.