Badly fitted RNS-E unit - any tips for a better fit? (images included)

[Agent_Trig]

I will be replacing my old RNS-E unit for the newer MK2 when it arrives later this week

Something I have noticed with the one currently installed is how bad the fit is, which you can see in the photos below. There is a gap on the right hand side, its pushed up tight on the left, a large gap along the top and the bottom left hand corner is sticking out.

Before I start with the swap, does anyone have any tips on how to avoid this or can you let me know how this could of happened?

Thanks

 

[R55 MRU]

Try re a ranging the cables making sure you get maximum clearance. Check the unit itself for any clip damage

 

[HIGGINS]

When you remove it and fit the new one make sure each corner 'clicks' in properly

 

[NHN]

Was the rns an original factory fit or did you do a double din conversion to fit?

 

[Agent_Trig]

Was the rns an original factory fit or did you do a double din conversion to fit?

I never fitted this unit but I will be fitting the new one when it arrives.

The one that's currently installed (badly), was not factory fitted as the car originally came with a Symphony II according to the service book.

 

[R55 MRU]

It may be possible the cage is not seated correctly

 

[Agent_Trig]

It may be possible the cage is not seated correctly

I was wondering this because where the bottom left hand corner sticks out, it is solid. I cant push it in or anything and there is no play in it at all.

 

[Agent_Trig]

Actually, while I've got the pictures loaded up, could anyone tell me if I have the right newest version of the hazard switch plate installed? I have seen some A3's with a slightly different plate where the buttons are more flush whereas mine are more rounded.

 

[NHN]

Remove the button trim then see if it sits properly, I was getting at if the cage was fitted wrongly.

 

[Agent_Trig]

Remove the button trim then see if it sits properly, I was getting at if the cage was fitted wrongly.

How do I remove the button trim?

 

[sub39h]

if he had Symphony II from the factory the double DIN cage would have been factory fit also so that's unlikely to be the problem. i reckon it's just not been pushed in enough - maybe because there's a cable in the way at the back.