So I thought I would start my modding off with the basics. Air filter, pollen filter and car stereo.
Took me a while to get the original stereo out. I'm great at breaking things and having extra bits left over so thought I would take my time. I still managed to cut my hands but that's part of the fun right?
A good tip and will save time (wish I had done this first). Putting the pins in to remove the stereo use screw drivers to pull on the thin metal pins not your fingers. Took a while to hook both sides in but managed to pop the stereo out.
On the back there are 3 connectors for the original stereo. I have the cd changer in the front so think one is for that. Blue, green, yellow connector. Can someone confirm?
I have a harness for two of the 3 connectors but might go and buy a 3 way before I install and have to remove it again. Another tip you will need an antenna adapter for the arial at the back if using some types of after market stereos so check to see if one is needed. I had to run down to the car shop 5 mins before they closed to get one.
In the cubby hole where the stereo came out of there are some outlets where hands free mic can pass through nicely. Was pretty easy to route it through. I will finish off the install tomorrow but thought I would post a few pics before and after or half way through
