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[markey mark]

take the ashtray out complete and you can get your hands up the back !!

I just went out and took the ashtray out mate but there is no hole behind it - or do you mean remove the 2 screws that hold the bottom of the facia in place as well and try to bend it out of the way a bit?

Sorry for being a pain folks. Never had this kind of trouble installing a bloody radio before

yes mate the whole lot !!

[SHARPEY]

Sounds like you're having a mare mate. I am struggling a little bit with my Harman/Kardan ipod unit but sounds like I have it easy compared to you.

Good luck mate.

Sharpey.

[V6_MAT]

I can sympathise with your frustrations...

My previous work car was a Citroen Xantia (I know, I know....) and I fitted a JVC DVD head unit into it, with an adapter to the steering wheel controls.  Oh, and also leads to the rear of the car for an amp for a small sub.

I have never seen so many wires and 'boxes' hanging off the back of a head unit - and everytime you tried to push it all back into the dash all the wires snagged on something and it all got stuck. Talk about infuriating!!!

In the end I removed the instrument panel  (a job in itself...) and cut a decent size hole behind so I could reach around to behind the radio and pull the wires back as I pushed it all back into the dash.  

For a job that would take 5 mins in most other cars it took me all afternoon!  Luckily my Omega has the Bose and after seeing how tight the space is there is no way I'll bother changing anything on this one.

Good luck

[Dave DND]

You`d be amazed how many cars that come in here that we have to remove either the dash or glovebox, just to get a stereo in. Its almost at the stage now that we remove these before even looking at the stereo.  

[Sipey]

Anyone out there near maidenhead that wants to earn a few quid? Or can anyone recomend a good audio shop near Maidenhead as I have had enough. Another 2 hours wasted - more grazed knuckles and my initial liking of the car is fading rapidly.

Cheers all,

Mark

Tired, grumpy and ever so irritated

[Sipey]

Well, after all your helpful advice, I managed to get the head unit  in. All is working well - had to replace the aerial but all is good.

For a cheapie unit given to me by a neighbor I must say I am impressed. Bluetooth works very well - clear through the speakers and microphone is very good. DVD is most impressive. Sat Nav not yet tested but pics up a signal quicker than my Navman unit. It will also accept an SD card as well as having a USB port for other appliances.

A couple of pictures are in the gallery.

Thanks again all for your help and your patience

[Jimbob]

Well done, satisfying when its all done innit!

[g-da-pimp]

Hi, when I fitted a flip out dvd screen and stereo in one thing (which I have now taken out cos it was pants) I made room by dismatling the ashtray and cutting it up to just leave the front of it  :-/ Then took out the fascia and fixed the front to it and then screwed it to the dash in some way, I can't remember excactly as it was a while ago but trust me it works, all the wiring went down under the unit and then the unit slid in perfect!!!!!  
Glenn