Hey guys, just bought a 2003 bugeye with a single din headunit. I want to remove the whole fascia, even the bit that surrounds the heater controls.

Where do i start?

Thanks

 

this is a guide i followed, ehgp publishing ltd private pages

like the guide i didn't dis-connect the heater wires but there's plenty of slack to get the headunit in and out

loads of info here https://www.scoobynet.com/ice-2/2985...e-posting.html

 

As above, I did this not that long ago to put a Forester pocket in below my single DIN stereo. It's a bit nerve-wracking getting the surround off, worrying you're going to crack something... As hoksib says, you don't need to remove the wires.

 

Thanks guys, will have a look at those links

 

Thanks for the links but the first link is a different console to mine, although the procedure might be the same i just want to make sure before attempting it?????

My console has a cup holder above it, if that helps.

 

Pull out the cup holder and it reveals a screw undo before you to pop the vents. Then its a case of carefully releasing the white clips to get the facia out. IIRC. Just be gentle.

There was a guide but it's not up anymore that I can find.

 

Thanks, ive seen the screws behind the cup holder. Theres also something next to the cup holder too.

Where are these white clips, at the top under the cup holder?

 

No they are around the facia, I think there are 4, 2 either side. Pop out the vents and get your hand in a release the left top of the facia gently and the clips should release and you will see. You can't get to the clips to release them so its a case of gently pulling unitl they give.

The cup holder comes out easily enough with a jiggle.

I used a thin screwdriver wrapped in electrical tape so as not to mark the facia to run down the side to pop the bottome ones.

Popped top left then bottom left, top right and the bottom right just lifted off.

 

oops, sorry mate. forgot the dash change before my year!

there's usually good advice in the ICE section, (although 53WRX seems on top of it) for some reason i thought you were a newbie so posted the link

 

Cheers 53WRX, will try that If anyone knows of a link with pics, that would be great, but i will look around for one.

No probs hoskib, appreciate your help anyway

 

New age WRX removal & install center panel & radio panel. - ScoobyMods

A how to guide for changing the HVAC and radio to red - Electrical & Lighting - NASIOC

Pretty much as explained, but shows clip locations. Also there are screws holding the Double din bracket to the dash.

 

BRILLIANT!!!

Thats exactly what i have been looking for.

Thanks again