MP3 Driver
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My deck got jacked and when they where ripping my deck out they popped the lil compartment out. Granted this was about 1 year ago but I can swear it was just some clips on the side.
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are you guys talking about the silver trim? that all pops out? will that effect the carbon fiber trim?
I'm going to be a pain in the A$$ and ask if someone can either explain it to me or show a pic.....
I just received my new 7" in-dash and I'm trying to be brave and install it my self - I just dont want to run into any problems......As it is I feel as if I wont be able to get the HU out - anyway, all help is much appreciated - thanks guys!(thumb)
I'm going to be a pain in the A$$ and ask if someone can either explain it to me or show a pic.....
I just received my new 7" in-dash and I'm trying to be brave and install it my self - I just dont want to run into any problems......As it is I feel as if I wont be able to get the HU out - anyway, all help is much appreciated - thanks guys!(thumb)
MP3 Driver
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Sorry bro, I'm stuck at work but I did custom car stereo installs for about 2 years. I'll see if I can't get some pics to you after I get some sleep been up about 38 hours now.
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gjmoreo, you have a P5 right?
You'll need the tools Sir nuke put up awile ago.
http://www.protegemp3.com/vbb225/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8338
Well not need, but they may help.
The silver trim isn't the subject, the pocket that came with the MP3 edition protege is. The silver trim is just pop clips but it can't be totaly removed easily. It only comes off about an inch before the A/C cords keep it on. But it comes far enough out to put in another deck and dash kit. You may not even need to pull it off at all, I haven't been able to put a radio in a regualr protege yet.
You'll need the tools Sir nuke put up awile ago.
http://www.protegemp3.com/vbb225/showthread.php?s=&threadid=8338
Well not need, but they may help.
The silver trim isn't the subject, the pocket that came with the MP3 edition protege is. The silver trim is just pop clips but it can't be totaly removed easily. It only comes off about an inch before the A/C cords keep it on. But it comes far enough out to put in another deck and dash kit. You may not even need to pull it off at all, I haven't been able to put a radio in a regualr protege yet.
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no - I have a MP3 - i wanted to lower the HU and put my in-dash on top - Did you think I had a Mp5 this whole time - You have been giving me your advice for a while now - LOL
I guess it does not make a big diffrence.....so the silver trim comes right off and then I can access the pocket from there?
I guess it does not make a big diffrence.....so the silver trim comes right off and then I can access the pocket from there?
Sorry, I forgot. I'm on 2 hours sleep and 5 cups of coffee.
Is it bad that everything looks orange?:wtf:
The silver peice snaps loose but not off.
It comes of enough to use a screw driver to take out a metal bar that is between the pocket and radio. #2 phillips on each side. This metal is what makes the radio opening into a din for the radio and one for the pocket.
Take the radio out first. You need the screw to do it. I can't remember there size. Do a search for it, I believe linuxracer posted the size. I will try to find it and put that in my sticky info thread.
Once the long thin removal screws are in you just have to pull like hell.
You may need to drop the glove box and get a hand behind the radio to free up the monsterous wiring harness adapter mazda used. I buy another one from scosche or metra also.
Once out you can take out the screws on the metal bar, remove the bar and then the cage.
then just get a good hold on the pocket and pull real hard.
Is it bad that everything looks orange?:wtf:
The silver peice snaps loose but not off.
It comes of enough to use a screw driver to take out a metal bar that is between the pocket and radio. #2 phillips on each side. This metal is what makes the radio opening into a din for the radio and one for the pocket.
Take the radio out first. You need the screw to do it. I can't remember there size. Do a search for it, I believe linuxracer posted the size. I will try to find it and put that in my sticky info thread.
Once the long thin removal screws are in you just have to pull like hell.
You may need to drop the glove box and get a hand behind the radio to free up the monsterous wiring harness adapter mazda used. I buy another one from scosche or metra also.
Once out you can take out the screws on the metal bar, remove the bar and then the cage.
then just get a good hold on the pocket and pull real hard.
