HOWY

Anyone know how to remove the trim to get the radio out i'm thinking of upgrading thanks

rob84

iTrader: (5)

Not dont this myself, But from what i read you need a trim tool to gently pull the surround out on each corner and the middle and it will just pop out and the radio is held in with 6 screws

rob84

iTrader: (5)

http://techinfo.subaru.com/html/down...?doc_id=190291

try viewing the first page of this manual it will show you. Hope this helps

mickp

iTrader: (1)

Easy job this one. Just be careful what you use to pull the facia trim towards you.

I used 2 x decorators scrapers with masking tape on the blade edges (no damage done)

HOWY

Thanks for this great info. Now I need to know if the radio subaru connector is compatible with other replacement head units units I fancy a Pioneer AVIC HD3 but don't fancy having to mess with connecting loads of wires.

midichlorian

Hi Howy,

Just did this last week. It's a nightmare. The head unit end of the wiring harness is different to every other Subaru (even the 07 hawkeye!?). You need to get a combi wiring harness to link the car audio wiring and steering controls (if you have them) to your head unit. And the centre console is not a standard DIN width, the stock head unit is 1/2 an inch wider each side ( ) so you need a trim piece or a new centre console frrom Japanparts! I got the cables & trim sections from a good supplier in the UK, next day delivery, I'll PM you with the links & upload photos tomorrow of my set-up.

Greg

midichlorian

Photos of my set-up:

Flickr: midi_sti's Photostream

The trim insert goes inside the stock centre console trim. For me a single DIN slot & open pocket below works well for locating my ipod. The trim insert and wiring harness came from incartec.co.uk - your other option is here:

Factory DIN-sized dash panel - IWSTI.com: Subaru WRX STI Forums

Expensive but more tidy I guess, but every dealer I spoke to would not order this part from Subaru japan without payment upfront & none would guarantee it was the right trim piece.

I hope this helps...

ballsie

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Got one of those facia adapters myself - got it from Iain Litchfield.

Money well spent for the finish it gives!

Cheers.

HOWY

Thanks for the info do you know if that DIN surround fits properly around a double din sized header unit too?

ballsie

iTrader: (4)

Yes it does - I have a double-din unit installed.

Not got any pics i'm afraid though.