MK5 Golf GTI

All Things Mk5 => Modifications & Technical Area => Sat Nav and Car Audio => Topic started by: Fozzie on July 06, 2014, 08:31:38 pm

Title: Removing mk5 stereo
Post by: Fozzie on July 06, 2014, 08:31:38 pm

What sort of job is it to remove the standard stereo on a mk5 golf gt tdi?
Been told it can be a bit of a headache but will have a go myself if it's not!
Thanks

Title: Re: Removing mk5 stereo
Post by: mk5Eire on July 06, 2014, 08:55:37 pm

Just to clarify which stereo do you want to remove? The title says mk5 but you say mk4 in the post?  :smiley:

If its the mk5, its not a headache. you just gotta watch that you dont break any clips. Im so used to it now i can whip out a radio in 10-15 mins.

http://www.golfmkv.com/forums/showthread.php?t=170712 that thread has everything you need to know  :happy2:

Title: Re: Removing mk5 stereo
Post by: Fozzie on July 06, 2014, 09:13:44 pm

Thanks it is a mk5 my mistake!

Title: Re: Removing mk5 stereo
Post by: daedos on July 06, 2014, 09:18:03 pm

Get some trim removal tools, t20 screwdriver and get stuck in. I found this video very helpful.

Title: Re: Removing mk5 stereo
Post by: Fozzie on July 06, 2014, 09:53:54 pm

Yeah I will do and great video thanks!  :happy2:

Title: Re: Removing mk5 stereo
Post by: anderson9 on July 06, 2014, 11:39:07 pm

It's pretty simple, just watch those metal clips! What do you intend doing when having it out, replacing it, Bluetooth etc...

Title: Re: Removing mk5 stereo
Post by: J400uk on July 07, 2014, 07:31:53 pm

Be careful with the top vent as its a major source for rattles if it doesn't go back on properly!

Title: Re: Removing mk5 stereo
Post by: DamoP on July 07, 2014, 08:26:17 pm

also don't remove the hazard/airbag plug as you will get a fault and need it removing

Title: Re: Removing mk5 stereo
Post by: AndyBrown on July 08, 2014, 01:45:29 pm

Has anyone had any issues replacing the top part of the centre vent?
It all came off and back on again with no problems except the last bit, the front won't stay down, the back sits flush but for the life of me I can't get the front sorted!

Title: Re: Removing mk5 stereo
Post by: mk5Eire on July 08, 2014, 01:47:15 pm

Quote from: AndyBrown on July 08, 2014, 01:45:29 pm

Has anyone had any issues replacing the top part of the centre vent?
It all came off and back on again with no problems except the last bit, the front won't stay down, the back sits flush but for the life of me I can't get the front sorted!

Is this where the rubber tray sits in?. In my experience if the front isn't sitting down or one side is higher than the other it means one or two of the clips isn't in right or isn't in at all. You should have found two clips at the back of the tray when your removed it, they sort of hold it down in place.


Sent from my iPhone that has issues.. Reception issues...

Title: Re: Removing mk5 stereo
Post by: simonp on July 15, 2014, 08:56:10 am

Quote from: demon666 on July 07, 2014, 08:26:17 pm

also don't remove the hazard/airbag plug as you will get a fault and need it removing

Only if you turn the ignition on with it unplugged.  :smiley: