hu wont go in all the way...

[jmanpc 5,000+ posts]

that stuff always happens.... heres what you do...

1) take the h/u out of the dash kit

2) install the dash kit

3) tab the cage into the dash kit

4) hook up wires

5) push

 

[luvinthebass 5,000+ posts]

what about cutting the plastic that back there giving more room?

it obviously will but might make the head unit sit an an angle or some shit like that, try it

 

[oxygen65]

that stuff always happens.... heres what you do...
1) take the h/u out of the dash kit

2) install the dash kit

3) tab the cage into the dash kit

4) hook up wires

5) push

if that doesnt work, then you my friend are sol

 

[mlstrass 5,000+ posts]

Remove the metal/plastic in the rear of the HU opening. Had to do that with a Cobalt not long ago. No problems after that....

 

[DBfan187 5,000+ posts]

lube

 

[Da64u 10+ year member]

3) tab the cage into the dash kit

i dont understand.. plz clarify thx man

 

[DBfan187 5,000+ posts]

bend the tabs around the cage

 

[Da64u 10+ year member]

what tabs.. the metal casing that the hu comes in?

 

[Blunt 10+ year member]

lock the metal sleeve into the mounting kit

 

[luvinthebass 5,000+ posts]

what tabs.. the metal casing that the hu comes in?

the tabs on the sides of the headunit

 

[Chevyaudio 5,000+ posts]

Here is what you do...

Take the radio OUT of the dash kit...Bolt up the dash kit with the cage installed.

Then be a man and SHOVE the radio into the cage...you wont mess anything up, just give it a good push.

 

[MustangGT25YRS 10+ year member]

what about cutting the plastic that back there giving more room?

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Hello/

Before you do any cutting of that rear panel...see if you could find out what it's covering or what's behind it/ .Maybe it's just the defroster ducts?.

It's just a guess.I'm not an Installer(Wish I was at Times)..but trying to help you/ .

Are you sure the Radio harnesses/Maybe atenna cable are not interfering? You don't want to kink the ant. cable.as a sharp bend or too much pressure could break the small conductor inside of it.If that back piece is part of the ac/defrost duct system..."maybe" just try to dremel out a small hole for the harnesses.

I wish I was there so I could help you out,as I really like running the rca's/pow.& grnd/remote/spk. cable/etc.Nice and neat the 1st time...'causes no Issues(In most cases) down the road.Make sure you have cable ties to keep ALL of the cables neat.Take your Time.Patience.Do not rush.It will only make matters worse.

All the Best w/your system.I'm a *much older guy*...but still love the Install part(Simple things I can do myself)...as it is an accomplishment for me.

Kind Regards/

Raymond/

Don't be afraid to ask for help.These guys are toying w/you.EVERYONE started somewhere...

 

[IamMurph 10+ year member]

Yes that is a AC vent. You need a heat gun to remold it back into the dash. It's easy if you know what you are doing.

 

[IamMurph 10+ year member]

Here is what you do...
Take the radio OUT of the dash kit...Bolt up the dash kit with the cage installed.

Then be a man and SHOVE the radio into the cage...you wont mess anything up, just give it a good push.

I see a trend of really bad advice on this forum.

 

[Da64u 10+ year member]

thanks for all the help thats really nice of you.. unfourtanatly i cant get the trim back on because of the mounting kit.. i so do not kno what to do...