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Default Re: Blaupunkt's St. Louis MP56 is plug 'n play

Originally Posted by IRSmurf
About a week ago, I posted that I was going to take pictures during my head unit installation.

While I *was* going to do that, the installation was so easy I decided against it. Installation took less than 10 minutes.

Blaupunkt uses the exact same plug as our head unit. The only tools you'll need for installation are the removal tool ($4) and an antenna adapter ($20).

1) Disconnect the positive battery contact from yoru car battery
2) Pull the factory head unit with euro / oem din removal tools, available at Wal-Mart for $4
3) Pull both the big plug and the antenna connector out of the back of the OEM head unit
4) Insert the included mounting bracket into the cavity formerly housing your OEM head unit, pushing it all the way in until it can't go any farther. Then bend a few tabs, allowing the bracket to bite into the foam.
5) Plug the big plug into the Blaupunkt head unit. If you're using the stock speakers and amp and haven't added a subwoofer, you don't need to change the position of any wires.
6) Plug your Scosche VWA3B antenna adapter into your antenna line / head unit.
7) Run your auxiliary lines, if you need to.
8) Pushing the head unit into the bracket, reconnect your car battery, and enjoy!

I've ordered these accessories for my vehicle:
Scosche Vwa-3B radio antenna adapter ($20) -- http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...X0DER&v=glance (You can order from other stores for less, but with Amazon's free shipping, you might as well order from them)
Blaupunkt AUX2 RCA cable ($10) -- http://www.amazon.com/Blaupunkt-AUX-...3531483&sr=8-2
Belkin - Nice RCA to mini cable ($10) -- http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-7-Foot-...3531513&sr=1-1
Radio removal kit ($4) - Available at your local WalMart

As soon as I connect my accessories, I'll upload a picture of this thing. The silver on the MP56 is a dead on match with the silver in our cabins and the 4096 colors allow me to perfectly match the LCD to the color of our instrument panel's green switches. I really couldn't be happier.

I would order from crutchfield, they will give you a free radio removal tool, antenna adapter, maybe even free shipping.. and the price will probably be pretty cheap as well..

Also.. why disconnect your car battery? You definitely don't have to do that..