Originally Posted by ndfrspeed2
Thanks to Redcross' pics of his new deck I was compelled to go scout the web and look for it...which I found for a good price and purchased. Only problem now is... I'm not so technically inclined as to be able to install it. I've called a bunch of shops around here have been quoted around $75 bucks just for installation! Does this seem a bit steep to anyone else? Redcross, could you offer any installation help? Thanks a lot for any help.
While mine was being installed by a friend I was just standing around running my lips...
BUT, Having installed many decks before and (SORTA) supervising my install...
The flat removal tools are inserted into the two slots in the lower corners of the factory deck and the barbs on them catch the deck and release it...pull straight out and the entire unit slides out easily.
Carefully disconnect the wiring from the back of the radio.
Take the aluminum sleeve (that came with the PIONEER) and inset it into the opening and bend the necessary tabs to lock it into the opening. The new head unit will slide into it later.
Remove the passenger side of console and the passenger floorboard.
Stash the XM Box and run the connecting wires up and out opening in dash.
XM Antenna was mounted between the Roll Bars on my Roadster. I had the Antenna in the center of the dash on my Coupe (with my Roady). I prefer that to having it outside somewhere.
Plug everything in where it goes and you will be "HOOKED UP"!!!
As to paying $75.00 to have it done...that sounds fair to me!!! It is a bit of work and I would bet they charge the next person more after they get through with yours.