Is there a DIY headunit install guide for the AP2?
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Originally Posted by Ludeboye1,May 22 2008, 11:06 AM
looks like a lot of work lol
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Thanks for the FAQ, one question though. Is it really necessary to remove the center console to install a new HU? Or can I just skip to the step where you grab the door on each side and wiggle it toward you?
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Oh, I thought the crack/break referred to "prying" from the top. There's a step that says open the door, grab on both sides and wiggle it loose. I was wondering if I could just do that because there is enough clearence between the bottom of the door and the center console.
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It's pretty clear if you read the post in context. He states:
The very next sentence begins to detail the "one important step" that is missing from the OP (text bolded by me for emphasis):
The issue isn't the clearance of the bottom of the door. When you pull on the door, you're removing the door and the entire trim assembly around the door. if you look, it's clear that you can't remove all of that with the center console cover in place.
It's not a big deal to remove the center console cover. Just follow the instructions that have already been posted.
That's for an AP1, you can crack/break stuff if you attempt that on an AP2 as you are missing one important step.
You need to remove the center console piece that holds the roof, hazard and (depending on year) defog switches, cupholder thing, etc.
Originally Posted by Eric220,Aug 24 2008, 08:30 AM
I was wondering if I could just do that because there is enough clearence between the bottom of the door and the center console.
It's not a big deal to remove the center console cover. Just follow the instructions that have already been posted.
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Originally Posted by takeshi,Aug 25 2008, 09:04 AM
It's pretty clear if you read the post in context. He states:
The very next sentence begins to detail the "one important step" that is missing from the OP (text bolded by me for emphasis):
The issue isn't the clearance of the bottom of the door. When you pull on the door, you're removing the door and the entire trim assembly around the door. if you look, it's clear that you can't remove all of that with the center console cover in place.
It's not a big deal to remove the center console cover. Just follow the instructions that have already been posted.
The very next sentence begins to detail the "one important step" that is missing from the OP (text bolded by me for emphasis):
The issue isn't the clearance of the bottom of the door. When you pull on the door, you're removing the door and the entire trim assembly around the door. if you look, it's clear that you can't remove all of that with the center console cover in place.
It's not a big deal to remove the center console cover. Just follow the instructions that have already been posted.
I was just worried a bit because I don't want to crack any of those clips holding the center console down.
