INSTALL: radio relocation kit

[trinydex]

this is for those who are too scared to start cuz they don't know how to do it. it's easy... but here you are.

all you need is a screw driver. if you're doin' this in the dark a flashlight might help.

empty the box you see screws that you don't need, two short brackets and a plastic cubby. yeah this is gonna be easy.

start off by driving around for two weeks with your stock radio hvac panel gone

http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/normal_Install%20Radio%20Relocation%20Kit%2001.jpg

then go and unscrew the cubby. this pic is from the bottom up. two screws at the top

http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/normal_Install%20Radio%20Relocation%20Kit%2002.jpg

take note of what the back of the cubby looks like. after you unscrew the two up top you need to kinda pull down on the cubby and that'll liberate the cubby frame.

then go and take the radio out. mine only came with 3 screws... maybe yours came with all 4. you don't need them by any means. two will do fine. this is the back of the radio, note the two connected things

http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/normal_Install%20Radio%20Relocation%20Kit%2004.jpg

disconnect them.

http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/normal_Install%20Radio%20Relocation%20Kit%2005.jpg

take note of how the new shorter brackets will go into the lower radio area. there are self tapping screw holes and these little slide rails you can barely see.

http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/normal_Install%20Radio%20Relocation%20Kit%2006.jpg

http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/normal_Install%20Radio%20Relocation%20Kit%2007.jpg

note older longer bracket

http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/normal_Install%20Radio%20Relocation%20Kit%2008.jpg

see how the new one is shorter?

http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/normal_Install%20Radio%20Relocation%20Kit%2009.jpg

now for the pain in the ass part. you must route the radio harness BEHIND the metal rail in the back. just trust me, if you try to wedge it in the back of the hvac control module you'll end up bending stuff when you try to shove the radio into the rails. nothing will seat and you'll end up with possible cracked hvac stuff. so it's a major pain to try to reconnect the radio to the harness after looping it behind the rear metal bar thing back there. after a lot of tries you'll get it... don't ask me how to remove it though.

http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/normal_Install%20Radio%20Relocation%20Kit%2010.jpg

http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/normal_Install%20Radio%20Relocation%20Kit%2011.jpg

this is what hte radio should look like when it's in place AND PLUGGED IN. don't forget to plug in the radio.

http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/normal_Install%20Radio%20Relocation%20Kit%2012.jpg

now screw in the self tapping screws from your old radio set up, see told you you don't need those screws in the box. i only put in two.

http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/normal_Install%20Radio%20Relocation%20Kit%2013.jpg

all done. just snap the cubby cover in place.

http://www.socalevo.net/gallery/albums/userpics/10991/normal_Install%20Radio%20Relocation%20Kit%2014.jpg

[endlessCT9Amr]

These instructions are cool for GSRs.... but I have an MR and I can't figure out how to take apart the gauge "pack" in the lower cubby hole in my MR... anyone have some insight into this?

[trinydex]

you still take the cubby out first...

[endlessCT9Amr]

Triny... yeah, I know... but where are the screws and what not to take that out? I couldn't find it at all... lemme know if you could shed more light on this... :(

[trinydex]

i don't know what the inside of the gauge cluster looks like but you're tellin' me you've removed the cubby with the gauges? are there brackets holding it in like that radio?

[endlessCT9Amr]

No, I haven't removed anything yet. That's the problem :( Not sure how to open up the lower cubby hole.

[trinydex]

it should come out the same right... there's still that overhang that has the two screws that go upward.

the radio relocation is used for mr package gauges...

[endlessCT9Amr]

Got it. I'll check later this afternoon and get on it. Thanks.

[endlessCT9Amr]

Dope. Just did it. Rerouting the wiring for the gauge pack was the biggest pain. Otherwise, pretty trouble free.

[smokinevo9]

it should come out the same right... there's still that overhang that has the two screws that go upward.

the radio relocation is used for mr package gauges...

yes triny is correct it will come out just like the radio on a GSR model.

[sti2s2k2evo]

Do you use the original cubby cover?

[trinydex]

no it gets put in a closet

[flashfoto]

This looks pretty simple. I've been meaning to put a gauge cluster up where my head unit is and do this exact same thing.

[JLSMR]

Ok, stupid newby question. Where can I get this relocation kit from?

[streetvision]

http://www.lancershop.com/customer/product.php?productid=160

[shunsai]

thanks for the post

[vicjerry007]

Good little write up. I like this part the best

"start off by driving around for two weeks with your stock radio hvac panel gone"

Lol, how much did you pay for your new cubby hole and radio installation kit (http://www.carparts.com/Radio-Install-Kit/600022558.car)?