At last i managed to get some time to put the new unit in, there is already a guide on here for installing an aftermarket unit but mine was done a little different as the complete inner bezel was changed to allow the unit to be central on the dash.
Heres some pics and details of what was done..
Firstly, the original unit
Next the removal of the carbon trim
Next the 2 screws that hold the unt were undone and the unit removed
The next part is where things differ from the guide in the "How to do" section
To change the inner bezel the ac unit has to come out as does the centre vents. The ac unit needs a fair pull on it to remove, be careful as when it does come it flies out!
After its removed simply disconnect the 4 plugs, they are foolproof so when it come to re-connection you can't make any errors
Next is removel of the centre vents, again they need a fair bit of pulling, being secured by clips, again they come flying out.
It doesn't have to be removed but its easier to move the vents completely out of the way so the cable was disconnected, again fairly easy after removing the spring retaining clip (see by my thumb on the picture)
When this is all done the existing bezel can be unscrewed and removed.
The new unit had all the adaptors, including the unit to allow for the steering wheel controls.
This was the difficult part as there is a mass of wires, i found it easier to put the Alpine unit into the new bezel and slide the complete thing in, using the gap where the centre vents were to guide the wiring up and out of the way so the unit will go fully in.
Then its simply a reversal to put all the items back in.
Very happy with the outcome as now have bluetooth hands free and full iphone controls.....i forgot the mention the Iphone cable was routed into the glove box and the microphone for the bluetooth was routed to clip on close to the instrument cluster..
And finally....all done
Heres some pics and details of what was done..
Firstly, the original unit
Next the removal of the carbon trim
Next the 2 screws that hold the unt were undone and the unit removed
The next part is where things differ from the guide in the "How to do" section
To change the inner bezel the ac unit has to come out as does the centre vents. The ac unit needs a fair pull on it to remove, be careful as when it does come it flies out!
After its removed simply disconnect the 4 plugs, they are foolproof so when it come to re-connection you can't make any errors
Next is removel of the centre vents, again they need a fair bit of pulling, being secured by clips, again they come flying out.
It doesn't have to be removed but its easier to move the vents completely out of the way so the cable was disconnected, again fairly easy after removing the spring retaining clip (see by my thumb on the picture)
When this is all done the existing bezel can be unscrewed and removed.
The new unit had all the adaptors, including the unit to allow for the steering wheel controls.
This was the difficult part as there is a mass of wires, i found it easier to put the Alpine unit into the new bezel and slide the complete thing in, using the gap where the centre vents were to guide the wiring up and out of the way so the unit will go fully in.
Then its simply a reversal to put all the items back in.
Very happy with the outcome as now have bluetooth hands free and full iphone controls.....i forgot the mention the Iphone cable was routed into the glove box and the microphone for the bluetooth was routed to clip on close to the instrument cluster..
And finally....all done