Okay, so next I'll show you how to disassemble the factory stereo and get to it's SMD LEDs.

First, you need to remove your stereo using the stereo removal tools mentioned in this thread.



Once you have the stereo out, you should pry the top plate off through with a small flat head screwdriver. Small gap near the front at the top above the blue retaining clip. The cover should just pop off.



Next, we will have to use a T8x3 Torx screwdriver to remove the two screws near the front face on either side. (Outside ones only).



Now we can spread the two sides slightly and pull off the front face. Don't worry, it does just pull off. The connector is a pressure connector.

Pull off the two ***** and set the ***** and screws aside. I recommend small zip-lock sandwich bags for parts.

Next, we will be removing the four Torx T8x3 screws from the back of the face and drill out the two heat welded tabs. (Circled in green for easy reference).



We can now remove the front face by prying on the side and bottom tabs slightly to release them. In order to release the black frame in the back, we must untwist the three metal tabs (circled again in green) and remove it.

The next two metal tabs are holding on the LCD frame, untwist them and release the metal frame. Be careful and keep the LCD display in place with your fingers as you don't want to damage it. (FRAGILE!)



Lastly, we will pull up on the two lenses around the **** shafts on each side to remove them. They slide off, but may need a bit of force to get them started.

Once they are off, you can see all the PLCC-2 1210 SMD LEDs you need to change. There are 46 in all.

NOTE: You can probably substitute 1206 SMD LEDs for the 1210s as they are nearly the same size physically. Slightly shorter and narrower, but they should still fit on the solder pads.

When you are working on the ones under the LCD, simply fold it back out of the way. It has a VERY flexible connector and, as long as you don't abuse it, should be more than strong enough for several flops back an fourth.

Following the description in the first post, you should be able to replace these pretty easy. Again, magnification, 15 watt soldering iron with a SMALL chisel tip and precision tweezers or needle nose pliers.



Here's a better couple of pictures of the PLCC-2 1210 SMD LED package that is on the factory stereo. (Same style that comes on the "Super Star" LED bulbs from superlumination.