fitting double din in place of single din

[glenandem]

as above guys im looking to replace the wifes single din head unit with an aftermarket double din and i realise i need the heater controls than fit lower down but do i need to mod the frame behind the dash holding it all in and are the new heater controls plug and play?

 

[IanFM]

You can trim down single din heater controls to fit but you need a double din cage/frame fitted which if i remember correctly is a centre console out job.

 

[VagCabby]

As above. Needs a new cage, stereo and heater controls out, centre console out and the cage should unscrew(was a while since I did it) you will need to either replace the heater controls with those from a double din car or mark out and trim the sides down with a cutting tool. You will also need to trim abit off the centre console for it double din heater panel to fit

 

[Cabbyfan]

Looks for RNS-E install as a PDF or just generally its all in there.

 

[mattyboyc]

I've got the pdf send me your email and I'll forward you a copy

 

[maccalo]

Look at my post here

 

[glenandem]

Cheers guys, that post was a great read!
Doesn't look too bad to do, can I ask are the double din cages expensive to buy from tps?

 

[vr6gordy]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=161757341871&globalID=EBAY-GB

 

[mattyboyc]

http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=161757341871&globalID=EBAY-GB

They are cheaper than that from TPS, the last one I bought was around the £38 mark although it was a while ago now.

 

[Mike.M]

As above.....a lot cheaper from TPS unless you have a car breaker near by and most prob get it for £5 to £10

 

[vr6gordy]

Good old eBay pays to check prices before you buy