MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Scotsman on May 01, 2011, 10:33:40 pm

Title: Removing trim around headunit- any tips?
Post by: Scotsman on May 01, 2011, 10:33:40 pm: Going to fit the Parrot tomorrow - any tips on removing the trim around the headunit itself? I've bought myself a good selection of trim removal tools, but is there a better side to start putting the trim tools into?

Many thanks!
Richard
Title: Re: Removing trim around headunit- any tips?
Post by: parks on May 01, 2011, 10:35:23 pm: i just found top down worked well for me...
Title: Re: Removing trim around headunit- any tips?
Post by: roamer1711 on May 01, 2011, 10:37:29 pm: yep top down both sides evenly then watch the clips at the bottom below the aircon.
Title: Re: Removing trim around headunit- any tips?
Post by: stealthwolf on May 02, 2011, 12:25:47 am: Make sure you read the head unit removal guide. You can't just pull off the trim around the HU - there's two screws securing it in place behind the vent.
Title: Re: Removing trim around headunit- any tips?
Post by: Scotsman on May 02, 2011, 04:58:31 am: Quote from: stealthwolf on May 02, 2011, 12:25:47 am
Make sure you read the head unit removal guide. You can't just pull off the trim around the HU - there's two screws securing it in place behind the vent.

Thanks guys :happy2:

Couldn't find the head unit removal guide - but found instructions in these threads:

http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,10027.0.html

http://www.golfgtiforum.co.uk/index.php?topic=40928.0

http://www.vwgolf.net.au/showthread.php?704-DIY-RNS510-Install

Cheers
Richard.
Title: Re: Removing trim around headunit- any tips?
Post by: alackofspeed on May 02, 2011, 06:24:15 pm: I use a plastic bicycle tyre lever, with the end sharpened to fit in the trim gaps. It's softer than the trim, so leaves no marks.
Title: Re: Removing trim around headunit- any tips?
Post by: Scotsman on May 02, 2011, 07:36:46 pm: Quote from: alackofspeed on May 02, 2011, 06:24:15 pm
I use a plastic bicycle tyre lever, with the end sharpened to fit in the trim gaps. It's softer than the trim, so leaves no marks.

Good tip :happy2:
Title: Re: Removing trim around headunit- any tips?
Post by: roamer1711 on May 02, 2011, 08:42:44 pm: I got caught using the Bosses Kitchen spatula, cost me a nights silence and then 30 quid for the proper trim tools next time.