STI4 double din head unit removal
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STI4 double din head unit removal
I could do with a bit of help figuring out how to remove the Addzest head unit from my car. I am planning to replace it with a single din unit and a din pocket.
I have done a search and found this http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...d+unit+removal, but I'm still a bit stuck.
This is where I've got to:
I have undone the 2 screws inside the pocket in the centre console behind the handbrake. This seems to allow the console to move a little, but not enough to release it from where it fits under the centre part of the dash where the ashtray is. Are there some more screws somewhere ? Do I need to remove the gear lever gaitor ?
I have also removed the ashtray, and the 2 screws that fix the ashtray mounting in place. This mounting doesn't seem to come out, is there an extra clip in there somewhere, or is it ok just having had the screws removed ?
I have removed the 2 screws from the cup holder but it is still fixed in place. Are there some more to be undone ?
I expect this is the same for any of the late classic JDM spec cars. If you have changed yours then please let me know how you did it.
Thanks
Ken
I have done a search and found this http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...d+unit+removal, but I'm still a bit stuck.
This is where I've got to:
I have undone the 2 screws inside the pocket in the centre console behind the handbrake. This seems to allow the console to move a little, but not enough to release it from where it fits under the centre part of the dash where the ashtray is. Are there some more screws somewhere ? Do I need to remove the gear lever gaitor ?
I have also removed the ashtray, and the 2 screws that fix the ashtray mounting in place. This mounting doesn't seem to come out, is there an extra clip in there somewhere, or is it ok just having had the screws removed ?
I have removed the 2 screws from the cup holder but it is still fixed in place. Are there some more to be undone ?
I expect this is the same for any of the late classic JDM spec cars. If you have changed yours then please let me know how you did it.
Thanks
Ken
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thanks for the replies, I have looked at the stuff on chiarks site and it seems to cover the newage cars and classic uk cars which are different. The newage info might help me get the cup holder out though .
I think the cup holder is the cause of the problem with my current head unit as it is mounted directly above and spills are usually a direct hit.
I think the cup holder is the cause of the problem with my current head unit as it is mounted directly above and spills are usually a direct hit.
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check out
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~witchell/scooby1.htm
this is for an MY97 STi Version 4.... should be similar.
good luck - and be careful!!
regards
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~witchell/scooby1.htm
this is for an MY97 STi Version 4.... should be similar.
good luck - and be careful!!
regards
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Cheers Mikey
I had a look at that and it is for a version 3 which has the older style dash so is different. I have managed to figure it all out now though, and have taken pictures along the way so I will put something together when I get a chance and put a link to it on the sticky at the top.
Ken
I had a look at that and it is for a version 3 which has the older style dash so is different. I have managed to figure it all out now though, and have taken pictures along the way so I will put something together when I get a chance and put a link to it on the sticky at the top.
Ken
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If the STI4 interior is the same as a MY99/00 then it should work as follows:
If you undo the 2 screws inside the armrest box, you should be able to remove the handbrake cover.
Next unscrew & remove the gearknob and gently pull out the gearlever surround & gaitor (up & backward)
The centre dash surround is held by 4 or 6 clips (can't exactly remember) which easily tend to fall off and disappear forever inside the dash.
I think that's all you need to do to, there is no need to remove the cupholder or air vents etc.. as these are part of the upper dash area.
From here you should see the the double din unit is held by screws by 4 L-shaped brackets, one in each corner, just unscrew and pull out the unit.
It's been a long time since I converted my standard 99 dash to fit a double DIN unit (exactly the opposite of what most people try to do)
Ramon
If you undo the 2 screws inside the armrest box, you should be able to remove the handbrake cover.
Next unscrew & remove the gearknob and gently pull out the gearlever surround & gaitor (up & backward)
The centre dash surround is held by 4 or 6 clips (can't exactly remember) which easily tend to fall off and disappear forever inside the dash.
I think that's all you need to do to, there is no need to remove the cupholder or air vents etc.. as these are part of the upper dash area.
From here you should see the the double din unit is held by screws by 4 L-shaped brackets, one in each corner, just unscrew and pull out the unit.
It's been a long time since I converted my standard 99 dash to fit a double DIN unit (exactly the opposite of what most people try to do)
Ramon
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