Sniper615

just got my AVIC-D1 navigation unit along with additional dvd player installed(D1 doesn't play DVDs). kept the factory radio working as well as the cd changer. will post pics later

LiqrSicc

cool. I wanna see where you mounted it.

lexusrx300

Nice, I need to put in a HU soon also so I would like to see how you wired it up, etc as well.

tuandang79

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heres my buddies that i juss finish Kenwood Double din

lexusrx300

wow a double din sits that flush with no dash kit/modification? Interesting putting the ac controls below I don't know if I'd like that long term or not.

HarrierRX300

I want to remove my 2001 rx300 radio. Where do I pry open on the wood grain U shape? any diagram or pics?

disco_y2k

Very Nice And Very Clean Install! A+ My Friend!

disco_y2k

where did you get the dash kit, the grey piece surrounding the head unit/

tuandang79

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yes, the U shape piece pops out... Pull on it.. and u will see 4 10mm bolt holding the whole center console in place..Once u remove the bolts u can pull on the whole panel back towrds you and it will come out.
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I made the dash kit.. what i had to do once i had it out.. I cut the factory stereo part out .. It is one whole piece so u cannot just remove it.. U have to cut the whole piece out like the pic above. and i made my fit and measureed everything and filled it with plastic. and shaped it and repainted it with paint match with the factory color.

When i cut the stereo.. I wanted a very very clean cut.. so whati did was i took a flexible ruler placed it on top of the panel where i want to cut the stereo out.. and i scored it with a razor blade over and over.. took me awhile.. but when it comes out.. its one nice clean cut. and straight was well... not Like if you were to cut it with a jig saw or air saw.. this way it made it easier for me to work with because i can see where my stereo will be centered.

HarrierRX300

thanks tuan.... I'm getting the ipod integration in two days!!!

skippy911

Hey yah how did you relocate the climate controls? Thats the only thing I havent dont yet in my rx300 because I didnt want to screw something up.

tuandang79

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I extended the 20 pin rippin with wires and brought it all the way down to the bottom center console. and made a plate so it sits on it,

skippy911

Thats cool how much would you charge to do the same thing for my car??

Zerokoo149

The job you did looks fantastic. I am going to be doing something similar for my wife's car, can you tell me what material you used to fabricate the new opening? Also, it looks like there isn't any seam, did you put the new material over the entire housing?

Thanks,
Russ

Lexmex

I have seen a few instances where people stick the climate controls in the glove compartment, but this is one nice job.