Wullufdude
18-11-2009, 09:44 PM
Hey people, Me and the father bought Pikachu a new stereo for her birthday, a nice Sony one that actually matches the dashboard and doesn't stick out half a mile!
Anyway seeing as there has been much confusion and questioning as to the actual procedure, I thought a step by step walk-through would be appreciated.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image095.jpg?t=1258577759
Step 1: remove the faceplate you have on your existing stereo, open the glove box, then reach up inside and pop the top left clip of the fascia panel out, it takes a bit of force, so be sturdy with it, while being careful not to bend it too far out.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image096.jpg?t=1258577944
Step 2:
Run a flat object (preferably not a sharp one, I used a teaspoon handle because it had rounded edges) along the top of the panel from left to right until the top right clip pops free.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image097.jpg?t=1258578172
Step 3:
Next slide your lever down one side of the panel at a time until the centre clip on each side pops free, these are relatively easy to get free.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image100.jpg?t=1258578339
Step 4:
Staying on the sides of the panel, run your lever down each side to the bottom to pop the left and right bottom clips out, be patient, they will work their way out, at this point I stress DO NOT bend the panel downwards from the top, this will snap the two clips, keep working from the sides with the lever.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image101.jpg?t=1258578553
Step 5:
Undo the four screws holding the stereo/clock/cubbyhole mount into the dashboard, Unplug the wire from the rear of the clock, and any wires connected into the back of the stereo, if you have trouble remembering where stuff goes, it can be helpful to use a bit of tape to label wires/connectors.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image102.jpg?t=1258578724
Step 6:
Undo the two screws on the side of the stereo mounting, If you are planning to fit a twin DIN size stereo (I.E. a DVD player or such) then unscrew the cubbyhole and clock from the cage as well.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image103.jpg?t=1258578956
Step 7:
Fit the new stereo into the mounting cage from the Copen. In the picture above you will notice I fitted another two screws to hold the stereo into the mounting, this isn't a necessity, but will hold your stereo steadier.
Step 8:
Connect the wiring into the new stereo and re-connect your clock, for the Sony stereo we didn't need a wiring adapter, it was a straight fit, this is a good thing to check before attempting a stereo change, any good store will tell you what you need. At this point it is a good idea to check the trim that fits on the front of your stereo, to see if you need to make any adjustments before you have screwed it all down.
Step 9: Turn on your ignition and try all the functions of the Stereo. This is worth doing because if you have a fault or a disconnected wire, you will find out, and therefore will not have to unclip and unscrew everything again. turn the ignition off halfway through a track, then turn it back on, check that your new stereo remembers where it left off.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image104.jpg?t=1258579144
Step 10:
Screw the mounting back into the dash, tighten these firmly, but don't go all hulk on them, you don't want to strip the threads.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image105.jpg?t=1258579813
Step 11:
Starting with the bottom two clips, working up, gently pop your fascia panel back in, the clips will locate themselves, you may need to be fairly firm with the top two clips.
Step 12:
The finished article, pop the surrounding trim onto the stereo, then the faceplate, turn on and have a play!
Step 13:
GO DRIVE IT, put your favourite track on, start her up, and go for a drive, preferably with the top down. N.B. this step is not mandatory, but is extremely advised, by me...
Well I hope this was helpful, if there are any questions please ask me :)
Wullufdude
Anyway seeing as there has been much confusion and questioning as to the actual procedure, I thought a step by step walk-through would be appreciated.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image095.jpg?t=1258577759
Step 1: remove the faceplate you have on your existing stereo, open the glove box, then reach up inside and pop the top left clip of the fascia panel out, it takes a bit of force, so be sturdy with it, while being careful not to bend it too far out.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image096.jpg?t=1258577944
Step 2:
Run a flat object (preferably not a sharp one, I used a teaspoon handle because it had rounded edges) along the top of the panel from left to right until the top right clip pops free.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image097.jpg?t=1258578172
Step 3:
Next slide your lever down one side of the panel at a time until the centre clip on each side pops free, these are relatively easy to get free.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image100.jpg?t=1258578339
Step 4:
Staying on the sides of the panel, run your lever down each side to the bottom to pop the left and right bottom clips out, be patient, they will work their way out, at this point I stress DO NOT bend the panel downwards from the top, this will snap the two clips, keep working from the sides with the lever.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image101.jpg?t=1258578553
Step 5:
Undo the four screws holding the stereo/clock/cubbyhole mount into the dashboard, Unplug the wire from the rear of the clock, and any wires connected into the back of the stereo, if you have trouble remembering where stuff goes, it can be helpful to use a bit of tape to label wires/connectors.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image102.jpg?t=1258578724
Step 6:
Undo the two screws on the side of the stereo mounting, If you are planning to fit a twin DIN size stereo (I.E. a DVD player or such) then unscrew the cubbyhole and clock from the cage as well.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image103.jpg?t=1258578956
Step 7:
Fit the new stereo into the mounting cage from the Copen. In the picture above you will notice I fitted another two screws to hold the stereo into the mounting, this isn't a necessity, but will hold your stereo steadier.
Step 8:
Connect the wiring into the new stereo and re-connect your clock, for the Sony stereo we didn't need a wiring adapter, it was a straight fit, this is a good thing to check before attempting a stereo change, any good store will tell you what you need. At this point it is a good idea to check the trim that fits on the front of your stereo, to see if you need to make any adjustments before you have screwed it all down.
Step 9: Turn on your ignition and try all the functions of the Stereo. This is worth doing because if you have a fault or a disconnected wire, you will find out, and therefore will not have to unclip and unscrew everything again. turn the ignition off halfway through a track, then turn it back on, check that your new stereo remembers where it left off.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image104.jpg?t=1258579144
Step 10:
Screw the mounting back into the dash, tighten these firmly, but don't go all hulk on them, you don't want to strip the threads.
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s293/niggit/Image105.jpg?t=1258579813
Step 11:
Starting with the bottom two clips, working up, gently pop your fascia panel back in, the clips will locate themselves, you may need to be fairly firm with the top two clips.
Step 12:
The finished article, pop the surrounding trim onto the stereo, then the faceplate, turn on and have a play!
Step 13:
GO DRIVE IT, put your favourite track on, start her up, and go for a drive, preferably with the top down. N.B. this step is not mandatory, but is extremely advised, by me...
Well I hope this was helpful, if there are any questions please ask me :)
Wullufdude