First off I want to say that there are a multiple ways to do this but this is the least rigged way to do it.
Tools/parts needed:
Double din of course
03+radio bucket and dash bezel
03-07c dash kit
99-02 harness
9/32 socket and 1/4" drive ratchet
Phillips screwdriver
Cutting tool, I used a body saw but a dremel could be used as well
Three dash screws (can be bought at lowes in the automotive section)
Two 1.25" #10 screws
One 3/4"x3/4"x1.5" long spacer.
One 5/8"x5/8"x1.5" long spacer
I used key stock but wood is fine too.
Step 1: removal (the easy part)
Remove the dash bezel, radio, and hvac controls.
Remove the radio bucket, it has 4 hex head screws and 2 rivets.
Step 2: 03+ bucket install
You need to trim 2 areas do the bucket to fit.
The first spot is for the bucket to bolt in. You have to cut the bottom left bolt hole off. Then also cut the back part where the top rivet was.
Should look like this
Step 3: HVAC install
The dash structure have a small section under the hvac controller that needs to be ground down so the hvac will sit right.
After that you will need to make 2 spacers. I did one 3/4"x3/4"x1.5" and one 5/8"x5/8"x1.5" with a 1/4" hole drilled in the center.
the 3/4" goes on the passenger side mount. the 5/8" goes on the driver side mount
You also need to grind the old prongs off the hvac mount so you can mount it like so
Step 4: double din install
Installing the double din is just like any other 03-07c install now. Only thing that may come up is the brace behind deck may need to be modified because some double dins are deeper than others.
Here is mine
After that you have this.
I don't have my bezel ready to go in or I would have a picture of it installed too. There is some small trimming that needs to te hvac opening on the bezel because the 99-02 controls are slightly wider than the 03-07c. Once I have my bezel ready I will have that picture.
I hope this helps a lot of people because the how tos already out there, I read, suck ass.
Tools/parts needed:
Double din of course
03+radio bucket and dash bezel
03-07c dash kit
99-02 harness
9/32 socket and 1/4" drive ratchet
Phillips screwdriver
Cutting tool, I used a body saw but a dremel could be used as well
Three dash screws (can be bought at lowes in the automotive section)
Two 1.25" #10 screws
One 3/4"x3/4"x1.5" long spacer.
One 5/8"x5/8"x1.5" long spacer
I used key stock but wood is fine too.
Step 1: removal (the easy part)
Remove the dash bezel, radio, and hvac controls.
Remove the radio bucket, it has 4 hex head screws and 2 rivets.
Step 2: 03+ bucket install
You need to trim 2 areas do the bucket to fit.
The first spot is for the bucket to bolt in. You have to cut the bottom left bolt hole off. Then also cut the back part where the top rivet was.
Should look like this
Step 3: HVAC install
The dash structure have a small section under the hvac controller that needs to be ground down so the hvac will sit right.
After that you will need to make 2 spacers. I did one 3/4"x3/4"x1.5" and one 5/8"x5/8"x1.5" with a 1/4" hole drilled in the center.
the 3/4" goes on the passenger side mount. the 5/8" goes on the driver side mount
You also need to grind the old prongs off the hvac mount so you can mount it like so
Step 4: double din install
Installing the double din is just like any other 03-07c install now. Only thing that may come up is the brace behind deck may need to be modified because some double dins are deeper than others.
Here is mine
After that you have this.
I don't have my bezel ready to go in or I would have a picture of it installed too. There is some small trimming that needs to te hvac opening on the bezel because the 99-02 controls are slightly wider than the 03-07c. Once I have my bezel ready I will have that picture.
I hope this helps a lot of people because the how tos already out there, I read, suck ass.
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are you using a 03+ HVAC or 99-02? Cant tell from the pics. Some have the 99-02 others have something else
