Help identifying this dash part

[2005LJU]

2005 LJ....pulling the dash to replace the heater core and when I pulled the dash back this part fell down. Any idea what it is and what it does? I dont yet know how it actually goes back...thats tomorrow.

 

[WWII Jeeper]

2005 LJ....pulling the dash to replace the heater core and when I pulled the dash back this part fell down. Any idea what it is and what it does? I dont yet know how it actually goes back...thats tomorrow.
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A brace that bolts up to the back of the stereo ? I recall seeing something similar in that area.
Ray

 

[tr21triton]

2005 LJ....pulling the dash to replace the heater core and when I pulled the dash back this part fell down. Any idea what it is and what it does? I dont yet know how it actually goes back...thats tomorrow.
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just throw it away. it was a anti-theft thing that bolted on the back of the factory radio. start watching this video at the 3 minute mark and hell show how to remove it !

 

[2005LJU]

just throw it away. it was a anti-theft thing that bolted on the back of the factory radio.

Seriously? If that's the case I'll just get rid of it. I've got an aftermarket radio and I didnt see that it was connected to anything.

 

[tr21triton]

Seriously? If that's the case I'll just get rid of it. I've got an aftermarket radio and I didnt see that it was connected to anything.

yes I'm serious, I added the video to see it. watch between 3-6 minute of video

 

[2005LJU]

yes I'm serious, I added the video to see it. watch between 3-6 minute of video

Thanks for the video and info...much appreciated.

 

[LONGJP2]

it was a anti-theft thing that bolted on the back of the factory radio.

I thought it was for support and grounding.
Mostly support since it's a Jeep.
The factory radios are heavier than most aftermarket ones.

 

[tr21triton]

I thought it was for support and grounding.
Mostly support since it's a Jeep.
The factory radios are heavier than most aftermarket ones.

I've always heard it was for anti-theft. I've never seen one hooked back up after that 10mm nut has been removed . have you ?

 

[LONGJP2]

I've always heard it was for anti-theft. I've never seen one hooked back up after that 10mm nut has been removed . have you ?

Anti-theft only in the fact that it's a pain in the ass to get to it.
Also why nobody puts it back on.
I would assume most are on till an aftermarket radio is installed.

 

[tr21triton]

Anti-theft only in the fact that it's a pain in the ass to get to it.
Also, why nobody puts it back on.
I would assume most are on till an aftermarket radio is installed.

well if it was easy to remove it wouldn't be a good anti-theft device would it ? and if anyone removes the factory radio for a reason other than to replace it they still don't get put back on. either way he said he has a aftermarket radio it's not needed !

 

[Apparition]

I've always heard it was for anti-theft. I've never seen one hooked back up after that 10mm nut has been removed . have you ?

Anyone who steals that radio deserves what they get.

 

[tr21triton]

Anyone who steals that radio deserves what they get.

I've got a cable attached to the engine block to protect mine !!!!

 

[Artsifrtsi]

They never get put back in, because the 10mm socket gets lost when you remove the nut…