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I swapped mine over in my Corsa with very little hassle.

 

If its a car from the 90s or newer:

 

1. Go to Halfords and get the headunit removal keys to suit your current HU. Or, make some suitable (mine were two U-shaped prongs from a metal coathanger).

2. Insert the keys into the HU on either side of the fascia, then pull together (to release the HU from the cage), and then the HU should slide out.

3. Unplug the ISO connector (the huge multi-plug), and the aerial.

4. If the new HU comes with a cage, take the old one out of the dashboard by bending the tabs.

5. Fit the new cage, and bend the tabs to make sure it fits without wobbling.

6. Reconnect the ISO connector and aerial.

7. Turn on the HU and make sure it works. The ignition might need to be on, depending on the car.

8. If all is fine and dandy, then slide the HU into the cage, making sure no wires are trapped.

 

If the HU doesn't store settings (like radio stations, EQ presets etc), then the 12v feed isn't permanent to the HU. Easy to sort, swap two wires over in the ISO block.

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Its a 2001 Vauxhall Astra.

 

I think that it has had a decent system in it as there is a lot or wiring in boot for a sub I would guess.

 

Someone has now fitted a knackerered head unit,that works sometimes.At the moment it doesn't work at all.There is a cable underneath that I was told was for an i pod.

 

I think it probably needs a different wiring loom or something,as I now have a Blaupunkt Radio cassette. (old but comes with handbook)

 

I won't try and do it myself as I am sure to cock it up!

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