Ipad mini in-dash installation

[Cebu]

Did you have to purchase any relocation hardware? My current configuration is:
Cup holders
Radio
CD storage
HVAC unit

I want to setup mine like yours. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Wilson01S

My car had (from top to bottom) cup holders, CDR220, Storage cubby, HVAC. I removed the storage and the cupholders, and then moved the radio down to where the storage cubby was (as seen in the picture).

Behind the iPad is a cavernous space. Could be used to smuggle items across the border, or like me just an empty space that serves no purpose.

[Wilson01S]

Originally Posted by Cebu

Did you have to purchase any relocation hardware? My current configuration is:
Cup holders
Radio
CD storage
HVAC unit

I want to setup mine like yours. Thanks!

Nope you will not need any. The CD storage and the storage bin snap in with the exact same blue plastic tabs. You can easily remove the CD storage without tools.

Remove the trim around the cup holders and I believe there was two t20 torx bolts holding it in, but that too might have just snapped out with plastic tabs.

You will need the radio removal keys for your radio to remove it from the metal bezel it is currently in. Once you remove it you will have to snake all the wiring harnesses carefully down through the sharp, dark, tight cavern that is your dash and get them to come out in the spot where your CD storage was. Once you do that the radio will slide and click into that spot without any tools or additional mounting kits/trim.

It really is very simple. Let us know if you have any more questions! I read through the first few pages of this thread several times because shehadehd did a nice job with his process on what he dremeled/how he did it!

[Cebu]

Thanks for the info! I'm going to do the mod this weekend. I have the CDR220 radio harness to USB kit and the radio removal tool. I need to order a storage bin and possibly a blank panel. I don't plan on using the cup holder or the CD storage.

One note, since I'm moving the HVAC from lowest location it seems the face panel may have an angle in order to fit. If I use the same panel at the very top location it almost looks like the lower part would have a gap. Your setup doesn't show a gap.

Originally Posted by Wilson01S

Nope you will not need any. The CD storage and the storage bin snap in with the exact same blue plastic tabs. You can easily remove the CD storage without tools.

Remove the trim around the cup holders and I believe there was two t20 torx bolts holding it in, but that too might have just snapped out with plastic tabs.

You will need the radio removal keys for your radio to remove it from the metal bezel it is currently in. Once you remove it you will have to snake all the wiring harnesses carefully down through the sharp, dark, tight cavern that is your dash and get them to come out in the spot where your CD storage was. Once you do that the radio will slide and click into that spot without any tools or additional mounting kits/trim.

It really is very simple. Let us know if you have any more questions! I read through the first few pages of this thread several times because shehadehd did a nice job with his process on what he dremeled/how he did it!