Just curious: why aren't the pictures from the initial post showing up? A week ago, I came to this thread and the actual pictures were there. Now, all I have are links to the pix. No big deal, really. I'll just print the pix separately before going out to the car. Just thought I'd ask.
Just did the take out of the stock HU, in anticipation of a double-DIN unit. I followed Mega's instructions and it all went smoothly.
Only trouble I had was getting the damn HU out of the dash, though. Had to use a flathead screwdriver to SLOOOOOWLY go around the trim of the console, gently prying it up enough to make the clips disengage, allowing me to pull on it from the air vents and the bottom. There was no damage done to the hard, plastic frame or to the soft dash itself, either, thank God.
I was sweating it the whole time, too. Kept on having Mega's words running through my head: "If you want to wreck your console then do that...If you want to wreck your console then do that...If you want to wreck your console then do that..."
Nice walk-through, Mega. Following it was easier than I anticipated. I appreciate it...
Just did the take out of the stock HU, in anticipation of a double-DIN unit. I followed Mega's instructions and it all went smoothly.
Only trouble I had was getting the damn HU out of the dash, though. Had to use a flathead screwdriver to SLOOOOOWLY go around the trim of the console, gently prying it up enough to make the clips disengage, allowing me to pull on it from the air vents and the bottom. There was no damage done to the hard, plastic frame or to the soft dash itself, either, thank God.
I was sweating it the whole time, too. Kept on having Mega's words running through my head: "If you want to wreck your console then do that...If you want to wreck your console then do that...If you want to wreck your console then do that..."
Nice walk-through, Mega. Following it was easier than I anticipated. I appreciate it...
I just pulled on the lower DIN pocket. Much easier.
I just pulled on the lower DIN pocket. Much easier.
Couldn't get enough of a solid grip on it. Separating the top trim and the bottom trim allowed me to get a good enough hold to wiggle it out. Even then, the clips on the left side still gave me some trouble...
can i get those pics? I tried emailing megahurtz but he hasn't responded yet and I really want to replace my factory unit. I have nothing but mp3 cds and the factory unit doesn't like em. I have some generic instructions from the mounting kit, but I would rather see a picture than go by generic instructions. Mr Plenty, if you can help me it would be greatly appreciated.
I've removed my headunit about 100 times, I can answer any questions via PM.
Basically, here's what happens.
1. pull up on the shifter shroud.
2. The piece with the cigarette lighter in it extends down the side of the center console. Unhook these extensions and pull up on them, it'll pull the piece with the cigarette lighter out. Unhook the cigarette lighter and remove piece.
3. Remove 2 bolts that point upwards, the heads of them will be facing the floor. They're easy to spot, they go into the bar under the headunit.
4. Reach up behind this bar, this is what the bolts go through to hold the headunit in. Pull on this bar towards you, you'll hear a noise like splitting wood.
5. Pull on it enough and the headunit piece will separate from the dash.
6. It should be separated enough to grab it and pull it right out of the dash. Don't forget to detach the power cables for the A/C.
ANyone have an amp wiring tutorial for this car? Somthing that shows how to get the power wire through the firewall, and how to remove door panels, etc?
You'll find a rubber grommet under the glovebox where the passenger's feet goes, right up on the firewall. You can poke a hole in it to put wires through, here is a 4 gauge and 10 gauge wire going through mine.
pics? dont work? whatsup?
