Head Unit install problem - please help

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Sep 11, 2013 | 02:40 PM

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Head Unit install problem - please help

So I am attempting to install a single DIN Alpine HU in my C5 today - all was going well until I tried to put the new HU in and it won't fit - I can't manage to get it to go back all the way in - It seems to want to stop with about an extra inch sticking out - not sure if I am bumping up against the metal bracket in the back or not. Anybody know what I am doing wrong here?

I posted a pic below - Sorry for the crappy quality...

Any input you can provide would be greatly appreciated

Last edited by 11Series; Sep 11, 2013 at 02:46 PM.

Sep 11, 2013 | 03:46 PM

pentavolvo

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Cut the metal bracket

Sep 11, 2013 | 03:54 PM

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Cut the metal bracket

This is the direction I was thinking I would need to go - is this normal?

Sep 11, 2013 | 05:07 PM

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Yes, it's normal. I didn't want to cut mine because I once thought I might want to return the car to 'stock' after I was done. So I cut the bracket off but purchased a new metal 'cage' that is part of the dash to replace it in the future.

My C5 is long gone, but that dang cage is still in my garage...