Michael Young wrote: >Greetings from Vancouver Island! > >Obligatory newbie question: Are there any instructions out there on how to >remove and replace the stock VW radio? I have a Pioneer CD/MP3 player I'd like >to install and am wondering if I should attempt it myself to go to a car audio >specialist. > >Cheers, > >-- >Michael Young >Cumberland, BC >88 GL > > I believe that your stock radio fits in the standard sleeve, and can be released with the usual tool or a suitable piece of wire or welding rod, etc. Remove the ash tray and reach into the hole to encourage the radio to come out. You will probably see that the rear of the radio is supported by a rubber projection that fits into a hole in a supporting bracket. If there is no sleeve or it is not compatible with the new radio, you may need to install the type that comes with your Pioneer. The front to back length (depth) is sometimes an issue If so, the rear support bracket can be bent or eliminated. Hopefully you have the plug that goes into the back of the Pioneer, with reasonable lengths of wire. You will probably need to cut off the stock VW plug and splice on the Pioneer plug, using crimp connectors or solder and tape or heat-shrink tubing. Else it may be possible to buy an adapter to save you that trouble. Good luck. Search the archives for info about replacement speakers. :-) Larry A. > > |
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