How hard can it be fitting a head unit.....!

Zero · 20-06-2008, 21:41

This bloody hard!!

In the end i had to take the glove box out, then i couldn't get all the wires in because the head unit was so deep it was hitting some big black plastic thing behind.......out comes the supper hot butter knife and cut that crap out. Managed to get it all back together after as well so now it looks nice again

It's all fitted nice now ready for GTI international this weekend.

Pictures arn't the best as it was getting dark towards the end.

Thanks to Si.......i can see why you sold it now!

Nick

mluton · 20-06-2008, 22:53

Looking good mate, mine took 5 minutes. LOL

I'll have a play at GTI.

_ZS_ · 21-06-2008, 11:02

Try fitting a head unit to a Mk5 Astra. You've to take out the glove box, the trims above the glove box, the whole facia including heater controls, and the trim right back to the hand-brake.

It's a good 4 hour job to replace the head unit, and that's with 2 people who know what they're doing.

fatty5000 · 21-06-2008, 11:15

You only had to whip the glovebox out, it ain't that hard is it.

The loom on the other hand !!!!

Zero · 21-06-2008, 14:03

Well the glove box wasn't bad, just a few screws.....but the butchering of the inside with a hot knife thing was like surgery lol, after cutting and melting the plastic it stank in the car. The stereo just would not go back in far enough, oh well. It's all done now ready for tomorrow

Taxi 219 · 21-06-2008, 20:31

Looks good nice result.

ultra_joel88 · 22-06-2008, 20:39

whats the model number of that headunit

Zero · 22-06-2008, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by ultra_joel88

whats the model number of that headunit

I Bought it from Si on here

http://briskoda.net/forums/items-sal...n-sale/114410/

All the details are there

twonks · 24-06-2008, 12:28

What bits of plastic are back there that can be chopped out?

The stereo in my OH's vRS mk1 is slightly proud as I couldn't get it all the way in.

If it is just a piece of plastic to remove I think I'll have a go at the weekend

vRS_Si · 26-06-2008, 11:56

Theres a vertical black plastic support beam that runs behind the standard headunit.
It's a real pain as it gets in the way when fitting new units with extra cables, or if the new unit is slightly longer.
When the headunit is out just take a look into the hole and you'll be able to see it at the back.

It can be cut out with a hacksaw or a hot butter knife.

Headunit is an AVH-P5700DVD

Glad you got it in Nick! Looks really good

Zero · 26-06-2008, 16:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by vRS_Si

Theres a vertical black plastic support beam that runs behind the standard headunit.
It's a real pain as it gets in the way when fitting new units with extra cables, or if the new unit is slightly longer.
When the headunit is out just take a look into the hole and you'll be able to see it at the back.

It can be cut out with a hacksaw or a hot butter knife.

Headunit is an AVH-P5700DVD

Glad you got it in Nick! Looks really good

There you go mate, what Si said above.

It does look good mate (thanks for selling it!!), gonna get the PS2 in next weekend. I don't know why though cause i can't play on it whilst driving but you know how it is......it has the option to so i may as well use it

20-06-2008, 21:41	#1
Zero Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Walsall/Brum Posts: 211 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	How hard can it be fitting a head unit.....! This bloody hard!! In the end i had to take the glove box out, then i couldn't get all the wires in because the head unit was so deep it was hitting some big black plastic thing behind.......out comes the supper hot butter knife and cut that crap out. Managed to get it all back together after as well so now it looks nice again It's all fitted nice now ready for GTI international this weekend. Pictures arn't the best as it was getting dark towards the end. Thanks to Si.......i can see why you sold it now! Nick

20-06-2008, 22:53	#2
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_ZS_ Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dundonald, nr Belfast Posts: 161 Thanks: 2 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: How hard can it be fitting a head unit.....! Try fitting a head unit to a Mk5 Astra. You've to take out the glove box, the trims above the glove box, the whole facia including heater controls, and the trim right back to the hand-brake. It's a good 4 hour job to replace the head unit, and that's with 2 people who know what they're doing. __________________ 2008 Vauxhall Vectra SRi 1.8VVT, 140hp of pure tarmac ripping power. Vectra owner and driver by night, Octavia driver by day...

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Zero Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Walsall/Brum Posts: 211 Thanks: 4 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: How hard can it be fitting a head unit.....! Well the glove box wasn't bad, just a few screws.....but the butchering of the inside with a hot knife thing was like surgery lol, after cutting and melting the plastic it stank in the car. The stereo just would not go back in far enough, oh well. It's all done now ready for tomorrow

21-06-2008, 20:31	#6
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22-06-2008, 20:39	#7
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24-06-2008, 12:28	#9
twonks Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: In the middle Posts: 230 Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: How hard can it be fitting a head unit.....! What bits of plastic are back there that can be chopped out? The stereo in my OH's vRS mk1 is slightly proud as I couldn't get it all the way in. If it is just a piece of plastic to remove I think I'll have a go at the weekend __________________ Haha, he's bought a Skoda........

26-06-2008, 11:56	#10
vRS_Si Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Coventry Posts: 1,294 Thanks: 8 Thanked 21 Times in 21 Posts	Re: How hard can it be fitting a head unit.....! Theres a vertical black plastic support beam that runs behind the standard headunit. It's a real pain as it gets in the way when fitting new units with extra cables, or if the new unit is slightly longer. When the headunit is out just take a look into the hole and you'll be able to see it at the back. It can be cut out with a hacksaw or a hot butter knife. Headunit is an AVH-P5700DVD Glad you got it in Nick! Looks really good __________________ vRS Mirror polished 9*18" Mercedes Alloys, APR FMIC, ABD TIP & CAI, Powder coated inlet manifold, Jabba Re-map, Blueflame/Pipewerx exhaust, Forge DV, KW v3 coilovers, Neuspeed ARB, S3 strut braces, bonnet lifters, Autostyl rear spoiler, Milotec rear diffuser & bumper grills, side rubbing strips removed, front and rear rubbing strips smoothed and colour coded, scuttle pannel colour coded, chrome grill colour coded, mk2 vRS badge, de-locked, tints, mk4 aero wipers.

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