MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => How to Guides / Troubleshooting => Topic started by: Ifti on April 22, 2010, 10:17:12 pm

Title: Removing Radio.....
Post by: Ifti on April 22, 2010, 10:17:12 pm

I dont have the top centre vent in my MK5 as I dont have Climate Control. I just have a spare tray thingy.
Does anyone have a guide on how I can remove this can get down to the radio so I can install my Parrot kit please?!
Thanks

Title: Re: Removing Radio.....
Post by: SteveP on April 22, 2010, 10:20:10 pm

Just the same as with the vent as far as I am aware, you just need to just a trim removal tools to lift out the tray, then you can remove the screws holding the middle vents trim in place.  :happy2:

Title: Re: Removing Radio.....
Post by: Ifti on April 23, 2010, 09:02:18 am

I may try this on the weekend - Im assuming I can just use any flat end to pry the tray up??
Should i start from the front, or the rear, of the tray? Or does it not make a difference?

Title: Re: Removing Radio.....
Post by: SteveP on April 23, 2010, 09:04:00 am

I would start at the rear of the tray  :happy2:

Title: Re: Removing Radio.....
Post by: Ifti on April 23, 2010, 09:45:25 am

Do I need to disconnect the battery or anything before I begin??

Title: Re: Removing Radio.....
Post by: Nasir on April 23, 2010, 10:23:46 am

There are 2 screws underneath the rubber mat. Remove them and then pull the tray, then follow the normal procedure.

Title: Re: Removing Radio.....
Post by: Ifti on April 23, 2010, 10:25:10 am

Cheers mate - do I need to do anything with the battery before I remove the radio, or am I ok to just unplug it to connect the parrot it?

Title: Re: Removing Radio.....
Post by: Nasir on April 23, 2010, 11:04:48 am

I didn't remove it but I'm not sure if you have to. Have you ever taken apart the dash?

Title: Re: Removing Radio.....
Post by: Ifti on April 23, 2010, 11:14:31 am

Nah never!
Ive ordered my Parrot kit (with the VW loom) and have been quoted £100 for just the installation!!
Hence I want to have a go myself!

Title: Re: Removing Radio.....
Post by: Yellow on April 23, 2010, 12:21:01 pm

Where are you based?

Title: Re: Removing Radio.....
Post by: Yellow on April 23, 2010, 12:24:59 pm

If you're near the midlands I'll give you a hand, I did mine yesterday

Title: Re: Removing Radio.....
Post by: Ifti on April 23, 2010, 12:53:09 pm

Im just outside of London mate - near Stanstead.
Cheers for the offer though  :wink:

Title: Re: Removing Radio.....
Post by: Garth on April 23, 2010, 03:18:12 pm

I's a REALLY easy install putting in a Parrot kit. There's no way it should cost £100. Give it a go yourself and you'll be suprised how simple it is.

It took me about 20mins and that was being slow and careful!

Title: Re: Removing Radio.....
Post by: Ifti on April 23, 2010, 06:19:18 pm

Im assuming I need this as well?......

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=260587216655&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fshop.ebay.co.uk%3A80%2F%3F_from%3DR40%26_trksid%3Dm570%26_nkw%3D260587216655%26_fvi%3D1&_rdc=1

I think I can get the radio out fine now - any guides on the wiring etc on installing the parrot, ie. where/how its all connected up?

Title: Re: Removing Radio.....
Post by: SteveP on April 23, 2010, 07:16:07 pm

99% of it is plug and play.

You just need to connect the loose red wire to a 12v switch source, this can be found either on the back of the climate control panel or the fuse box.