Headunit install/Kenwood DNX7100 questions

[AddictionG35]

Got two questions:

A) Has anyone had any experience in swapping out the Bose Headunit for an aftermarket HU? If so, then in addition to the AC Control plug with the two retaining clips which I got off with no problem, there are four plugs on the bottom of the Bose HU. The two bottom plugs came off without problem, however, I can not figure out how to get the top two off. Anyhelp?

B) Anyone had any experience with installing the Kenwood DNX7100? I was just wondering if there is any trimming of the plastic frame to make it seat flush in the dash kit? Pics would be GREAT!

[Gimli G35]

i have experience with the Pioneer D-3 lol , use sand paper! 100+ grit .. and just sand for a bit .. they have guides on how to take the dash apart also

[AddictionG35]

Thanks Gimli, I ended up cutting it with my dremel. Now I have a new question but I posted a new thread for it, if you have any ideas please help, Gimli. lol The thread is "Installed aftermarket HU and now I have an SES light on"

[azn_dynasty69]

hey addictiong35..got a question...how did u take off the dash board?..i got most of it off..but the center console part...the bottom i can move out but not the top..and wasnt sure if the top is bolted or has a clip...and didnt want to pull it off...thanx...

[cyaa]

hey the top of the center console if held in by a couple of screws under the upper center part of the dash where the temp and clock display is the trim on that just unclips but becarefull not to snap it good luck

[azn_dynasty69]

so i have go remove the top console where the temp n clock is at first in order to pull the center console off?

[AddictionG35]

Yeah, sorry, I was out yesterday so I didn't see the post till today, but you need to remove the trim around the clock and temp gauge as Cyaa said. Under there you have to remove the clock unit itself, there are two screws for this and two cables plugged in, one to the trim for the red anti-theft indicator led and one for power to the clock. After all that is out of the way it's just one screw on the top of the aluminum mounting bracket for the head unit. I had a link to a good write up but can't find it, I will look for you.

[AddictionG35]

Ok, here you go, it's got pics and all that too so you can see what I am talking about. http://www.auto-talk.net/how-t....html

Have fun and post pics. I still need to post pics of my install too but my dang cam needs to be charged first and I don't have the charger, my ex-wife has it.

[azn_dynasty69]

thanx alot addictionG35...i appreciated alot!

[joe603]

Nice find!