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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Hey, tried a search but couldn't find much....installing a JVC digital face stereo. Obviously our **** stye stereos won't accept this type stereo, any help with the install?

Looks like I gotta cut, but not sure how to secure it in place after that?
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 04:50 PM
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Get a Radio Blanking plate that is already cut out for a din. Then you
have to cut the bezel to fit. Works Great. There was a discussion on
this with pixs just in the last few days.
"Radio Blanking Plate" - used when people do not order a radio.
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 05:25 PM
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Here is how I did it: DIN radio install
The metal box that is installed in the opening has tabs that you bend over keeping it tight to the bezel.
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 05:34 PM
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I did this install a few weeks ago. I have a Pioneer (DIN type) head unit.
The mounting fixture that the actual head unit slides into, gets secured to gauge bezel with lock tabs that you will bend out.
I found it was best to remove the unit mount, and set it against the face of the gauge bezel (remove it from the car) and trace around it with a pencil so I would know where to make my cuts. I cut the plastic for the mount hole with a die grinder. Once I had the hole cut so the unit mount slid in snug I bent out the lock tabs with a small screwdriver.
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 05:41 PM
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Thanks fellas. I thought I had saw someting about the stereo install but couldn't find it.

I putting the inside back together but need to install the stereo while I have it all apart, wish I had thought about the mouting earlier....I wonder if Radio Shack or a stereo store would have what I need, or even WallyMart?
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Old Feb 18, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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this is what you need:
http://www.millionbuy.com/aifp306.html
I just ordered one and they ship really fast. I've got my new bezel cut out and waiting to go in, but it's been around 20 in the garage for the past month so I've been putting it off.
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