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Aftermarket Head Unit Fit

Started by Jason 'Tweek' Batty, Sep 28 2012 07:57 AM

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#1 Jason 'Tweek' Batty

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Posted 28 September 2012 - 07:57 AM

Finally got a new head unit, after many problems with the used one I bought, and fitted it last night. Did not take me long to do and I think it looks great. Here is a few pic's of the process.

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Take off the centre console trim

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Take out 6 torx screws and the facia pop's off

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The ford unit had a further 4 torx screws to remove

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All removed

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New double din cage fitted.

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Head unit slotted in no problem, used new wire harness and works nicely. Loverly feel to the touch screen and has ipod connection.

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Enjoyed doing this.....now got to find something else to do.

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#2 btmaldon

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Posted 28 September 2012 - 08:01 AM

Nice job and it looks so much better than the standard unit. What make is it?

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#3 Jason 'Tweek' Batty

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Posted 28 September 2012 - 05:46 PM

Nice job and it looks so much better than the standard unit. What make is it?

Thanks, its a Kenwood.

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#4 Brigante

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Posted 28 September 2012 - 06:13 PM

Looks good mate how much it cost you? I'm getting a pioneer soon.

Has your faulty used one been resolved yet?

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#5 Jason 'Tweek' Batty

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Posted 28 September 2012 - 09:16 PM

Looks good mate how much it cost you? I'm getting a pioneer soon.

Has your faulty used one been resolved yet?

Thanks, nope, looks like I have been left with an £80 brick.

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#6 Brigante

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Posted 29 September 2012 - 02:41 AM

The mods not helping you out at all?

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#7 Jason 'Tweek' Batty

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Posted 29 September 2012 - 07:54 AM

No, because I have had it "repaired". Like I said, left with an £80 lump.

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#8 Sticky45

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Posted 01 February 2013 - 07:17 PM

Excuse me for reviving the thread but did you have to buy a surround to fill the curved edges. After realising that my unit doesn't play mp3 discs I was considering a new 2 din unit but couldn't figure out how it would fill the original space