HU install. Correct way

HU Install - Most installers will cut the "blank DIN plate" with a blade and the force the HU through the hole they have cut. While quick, this is wrong.. Your HU will protude out, and is prone to theft as the entire thing can be yanked out easily. Heres how the wrong way looks.

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The right way:-
You know the carbon finished center console, you have to remove the whole thing. Now you will see that the "blank DIN plate" doest need to be cut, it is held there by 2 screws on both sides. Remove this plate. Now you need a DIN Sleeve which you can see in this pic

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and this

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As you can see above, you can now secure your HU with the 4 screws you removed. Put the console cover back on when you're done. It should look like this. Notice how clean looking the install is now and how the Head Unit now sits flush to the central console.

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Next, your installer will most likely cut through the existing power, ground cables, make joints and tape them up. This is one of the worst things you can do. Avoid all joints and tape-ups. They dont last very long. Heres what you can do.
Take 2 generic 4 pole connectors (your installer should have a few lying around), cut the cables you dont need, connect them and secure with cable ties. Alternatively, you can use 3M splice cable connects which are very good, if you can find them.

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Next problem, getting your speaker cables through the front doors. There is a harness near the door hinge, which may or may not have a pair of spare cables. You will have to screw around with the connections in the harness to find that out. But since we dont like cutting through cables, making joints, we take an alternate route.

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There is a rubber plug in the door (just under the hinge). Cover the cable with a rubber / PVC sheath and run it through this plus and into the rubber cover for the harness above. Make a small cut in the harness rubber cover. You can seal the cut once your cable is through with rubber sealant / glue). So there...

Also, if you plan to install any good component speakers, you need to fabricate mdf rings for them. Install them like this... remember to cover the ring with carpet on all sides.

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