# Replacing a 2009 Camry Hybrid head unit **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** camry-hybrid, toyota\ **Created:** [April 8, 2020, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-2009-camry-hybrid-head-unit/162607 "2020-04-08T01:31:55Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Adam\_Wielondek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/71e660/32.png) [@Adam\_Wielondek](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Adam_Wielondek)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 1:31am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-2009-camry-hybrid-head-unit/162607/1 "2020-04-08T01:31:55Z")
My mother has a 2009 Camry Hybrid he loves those hard to death and will not switch into something newer. Even though I’m a Salesman at a Chevy dealership. So I’m wondering can I switch her head unit and install a backup camera without messing with the hybrid system. I know you can look at the status of the hybrid system with our turn head unit. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 1:51am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-2009-camry-hybrid-head-unit/162607/2 "2020-04-08T01:51:20Z")
The dealership you work at should have aftermarket contacts that can answer this . There are plenty of addon wireless backup cameras on the market . Next time you go to work walk out to the service department and see who they use . Even BestBuy can put one in for you. ---
**Author:** ![Barkydog](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/barkydog/32/2470_2.png) [@Barkydog](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Barkydog)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 2:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-2009-camry-hybrid-head-unit/162607/3 "2020-04-08T02:52:51Z")
There are add on rear camera systems available, I would not mess with the head personally. ---
**Author:** ![wolyrobb](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wolyrobb/32/45497_2.png) [@wolyrobb](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wolyrobb)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 2:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-2009-camry-hybrid-head-unit/162607/4 "2020-04-08T02:57:14Z")
You could get one with a display that replaces the inside rear-view mirror. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 3:10am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-2009-camry-hybrid-head-unit/162607/5 "2020-04-08T03:10:24Z")
I have seen customers cars that had an after market back-up camera connected to the factory multi-disply. These add-ons are a specialty, it may be difficult to find an accessory shop that is familiar with the availability of these products. I wouldn’t want to replace the display/audio receiver with a cheap unit and give up the factory features in the display. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-2009-camry-hybrid-head-unit/162607/6 "2020-04-08T15:10:11Z")
You should be able to replace the head unit and then add a backup Camera. And there are kits so you can maintain the cars info. It plugs into the OBD-II port. [https://www.edmunds.com/car-technology/adding-a-back-up-camera-to-your-vehicle.html](https://www.edmunds.com/car-technology/adding-a-back-up-camera-to-your-vehicle.html) ---
**Author:** ![texases](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/texases/32/862_2.png) [@texases](https://community.cartalk.com/u/texases)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-2009-camry-hybrid-head-unit/162607/7 "2020-04-08T15:29:09Z")
Yep, if the only reason to switch the head unit is to add a backup camera, don’t do that. Add a backup camera separately. Shops in your area should be easily able to do that. ---
**Author:** ![wentwest](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/wentwest/32/6073_2.png) [@wentwest](https://community.cartalk.com/u/wentwest)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-2009-camry-hybrid-head-unit/162607/8 "2020-04-08T15:52:06Z")
You can also look at [www.crutchfield.com](http://www.crutchfield.com), a company that makes a strong effort to help you through this sort of decision. I’ve never bought from them, I don’t own or work for them, I only know of their reputation and I’ve messed with their website. ---
**Author:** ![ledhed75](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f6c823/32.png) [@ledhed75](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ledhed75)\ **Post date:** [April 8, 2020, 8:28pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/replacing-a-2009-camry-hybrid-head-unit/162607/9 "2020-04-08T20:28:22Z")
Crutchfield is a great company to work with. They actually care about customer service and have really knowledgeable reps. I’ve been doing business with them for prob 25 years now.