Removing stock head unit from 05 WRX?

yakkosmurf · 02-20-2005, 12:44 AM

I picked up an 05 WRX a few weeks ago, and the stock head unit is driving me nuts. I'm really starting to miss my MD unit that I removed from my old car. Where can I find instructions on how to remove the old unit? I've done plenty of car installations, but never on a Subaru. I wasn't sure of the proper procedure for removing the dash trim pieces to remove the old unit. I didn't find much info on the 05 when searching this forum.

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Angry the Clown · 02-20-2005, 12:56 AM

Follow this:

http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...p?threadid=159

You will not need to worry about the armrest console. The 05 is differnt, unscrew the shift knob (if you have a manual) and pop the trim. Disconnect the cig lighter, and set the piece aside. The center console has two screws in the bottom, remove these and pry off the console. Be mindful of the two clips at the top. These gave me the most worry. The rest is a breeze. Get a wiring adapter, and the rest of the install is a breeze.

Hope this made sense, I've had about two too many to drink tonight. Cheers!

yakkosmurf · 02-20-2005, 01:03 AM

Sweet thread. Thanks for the info. With my wife working all day tomorrow, I've got something to do now.

wrx05 · 02-20-2005, 10:57 AM

Its very easy...Did you try it yet?

yakkosmurf · 02-20-2005, 11:20 AM

Not yet, I'm printing the instructions as I type this to head outside and try it. I'll let you know how it turns out, and take some pictures if the install is a success. I'm wondering if the dash adapter kit I got is going to work. I might find I need a different one.

creature546 · 02-20-2005, 12:46 PM

just pull the whole car snaps togeather with plasitc clips haahahah just kidding really its not to hard though youll be fine lol

Seth

yakkosmurf · 02-20-2005, 03:05 PM

After a few things that had to be done before starting, I'm on my way. I've just released most of the radio/AC piece, but the top doesn't want to come. I'm going to keep playing with it.

ps. It's nice having wireless internet in the garage. It's letting me look at pictures while I'm in the car.

mcowger · 02-20-2005, 04:35 PM

First time is the hardest for the top two clips. Wrap a screwdrivers in electrical tape and wedge it in there. It takes a bit of force. I though I was gonna break it, but you wont.

creature546 · 02-20-2005, 04:44 PM

like i said....pull

Seth

yakkosmurf · 02-20-2005, 06:50 PM

You guys were right...pull really hard. I didn't bother wedging anything in there for fear of making a mark. Simply used my fingers. I'm working on dinner for my wife right now, but I'll post some pictures of the finished install later this evening.

Thanks for all help. This newb really appreciates it.

creature546 · 02-20-2005, 06:52 PM

no prob...everything just pulls off on new cars lol....safe huh :-D

Seth

yakkosmurf · 02-20-2005, 09:35 PM

Here's the picture I promised. It sounds awesome. Good to be back in business with MD in my car.

Im a sock · 02-20-2005, 09:53 PM

Damn man, that head looks like it belongs with the trim. Nice job!

yakkosmurf · 02-20-2005, 10:50 PM

Thanks. Yeah, the color did come out nice. It even has green illumination to match the WRX dash lighting.

gakusya · 02-20-2005, 11:00 PM

You can buy this DIP pocket at http://www.subaruwrxparts.com/04sti-interior.html
You need to dril the metal braket to mount this DIN pocket. (4 extra holes)

yakkosmurf · 02-20-2005, 11:53 PM

That's pretty sweet looking. I'll have to consider looking into it. Does it come with instructions of what modifications are needed. For $20 it seems like a great add on.

gakusya · 02-21-2005, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by yakkosmurf

That's pretty sweet looking. I'll have to consider looking into it. Does it come with instructions of what modifications are needed. For $20 it seems like a great add on.

There is no instruction come with this DIN pocket.
Here is how I did;
Put mounting brakets onto aftermarket HU without tighten the screws completely for giving the space to slide in new DIN pocket, then adjust the position and tighen the screws. (just sandwched) Mount on the car to check final position. If not good, repeat adjustment. If position is ok, mark the braket for driling.

yakkosmurf · 02-23-2005, 10:36 PM

Thanks for the tip. I'm planning to install a CD changer in a few weeks, so I'm going to look at ordering that piece.

HUnterD · 02-24-2005, 11:39 AM

good thread, lots of info

02-20-2005, 12:44 AM	#1
yakkosmurf Scooby Newbie Member#: 81931 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: League City, TX Vehicle: 2008 STI (Stage 1) WR Blue Mica w/ Gold BBS	Removing stock head unit from 05 WRX? I picked up an 05 WRX a few weeks ago, and the stock head unit is driving me nuts. I'm really starting to miss my MD unit that I removed from my old car. Where can I find instructions on how to remove the old unit? I've done plenty of car installations, but never on a Subaru. I wasn't sure of the proper procedure for removing the dash trim pieces to remove the old unit. I didn't find much info on the 05 when searching this forum. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

02-20-2005, 11:00 PM	#15
gakusya Scooby Newbie Member#: 81982 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Jackson, MI Vehicle: 2005 WRX STI Crystal Grey Metalic	STI with Forester DIN pocket You can buy this DIP pocket at http://www.subaruwrxparts.com/04sti-interior.html You need to dril the metal braket to mount this DIN pocket. (4 extra holes)

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02-20-2005, 12:56 AM	#2
Angry the Clown Scooby Newbie Member#: 80904 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: Chicken Inspector	Follow this: http://www.scoobymods.com/forums/sho...p?threadid=159 You will not need to worry about the armrest console. The 05 is differnt, unscrew the shift knob (if you have a manual) and pop the trim. Disconnect the cig lighter, and set the piece aside. The center console has two screws in the bottom, remove these and pry off the console. Be mindful of the two clips at the top. These gave me the most worry. The rest is a breeze. Get a wiring adapter, and the rest of the install is a breeze. Hope this made sense, I've had about two too many to drink tonight. Cheers!

02-20-2005, 01:03 AM	#3
yakkosmurf Scooby Newbie Member#: 81931 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: League City, TX Vehicle: 2008 STI (Stage 1) WR Blue Mica w/ Gold BBS	Sweet thread. Thanks for the info. With my wife working all day tomorrow, I've got something to do now.

02-20-2005, 10:57 AM	#4
wrx05 Scooby Specialist Member#: 69032 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Maine Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT Obsidian Black	Its very easy...Did you try it yet?

02-20-2005, 11:20 AM	#5
yakkosmurf Scooby Newbie Member#: 81931 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: League City, TX Vehicle: 2008 STI (Stage 1) WR Blue Mica w/ Gold BBS	Not yet, I'm printing the instructions as I type this to head outside and try it. I'll let you know how it turns out, and take some pictures if the install is a success. I'm wondering if the dash adapter kit I got is going to work. I might find I need a different one.

02-20-2005, 12:46 PM	#6
creature546 Scooby Specialist Member#: 24585 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: In the hills of western mass Vehicle: 2001 Lincoln ls v8 Black	just pull the whole car snaps togeather with plasitc clips haahahah just kidding really its not to hard though youll be fine lol Seth

02-20-2005, 03:05 PM	#7
yakkosmurf Scooby Newbie Member#: 81931 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: League City, TX Vehicle: 2008 STI (Stage 1) WR Blue Mica w/ Gold BBS	After a few things that had to be done before starting, I'm on my way. I've just released most of the radio/AC piece, but the top doesn't want to come. I'm going to keep playing with it. ps. It's nice having wireless internet in the garage. It's letting me look at pictures while I'm in the car.

02-20-2005, 04:35 PM	#8
mcowger Scooby Specialist Member#: 77483 Join Date: Dec 2004 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Seattle, WA Vehicle: 2009 Audi A3 2.0T q Lava Grey	First time is the hardest for the top two clips. Wrap a screwdrivers in electrical tape and wedge it in there. It takes a bit of force. I though I was gonna break it, but you wont.

02-20-2005, 04:44 PM	#9
creature546 Scooby Specialist Member#: 24585 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: In the hills of western mass Vehicle: 2001 Lincoln ls v8 Black	like i said....pull Seth

02-20-2005, 06:50 PM	#10
yakkosmurf Scooby Newbie Member#: 81931 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: League City, TX Vehicle: 2008 STI (Stage 1) WR Blue Mica w/ Gold BBS	You guys were right...pull really hard. I didn't bother wedging anything in there for fear of making a mark. Simply used my fingers. I'm working on dinner for my wife right now, but I'll post some pictures of the finished install later this evening. Thanks for all help. This newb really appreciates it.

02-20-2005, 06:52 PM	#11
creature546 Scooby Specialist Member#: 24585 Join Date: Sep 2002 Chapter/Region: NESIC Location: In the hills of western mass Vehicle: 2001 Lincoln ls v8 Black	no prob...everything just pulls off on new cars lol....safe huh :-D Seth

02-20-2005, 09:35 PM	#12
yakkosmurf Scooby Newbie Member#: 81931 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: League City, TX Vehicle: 2008 STI (Stage 1) WR Blue Mica w/ Gold BBS	Here's the picture I promised. It sounds awesome. Good to be back in business with MD in my car.

02-20-2005, 09:53 PM	#13
Im a sock Scooby Newbie Member#: 72058 Join Date: Oct 2004 Vehicle: 2005 Outback Sport Black w/grey trim	Damn man, that head looks like it belongs with the trim. Nice job!

02-20-2005, 10:50 PM	#14
yakkosmurf Scooby Newbie Member#: 81931 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: League City, TX Vehicle: 2008 STI (Stage 1) WR Blue Mica w/ Gold BBS	Thanks. Yeah, the color did come out nice. It even has green illumination to match the WRX dash lighting.

02-20-2005, 11:53 PM	#16
yakkosmurf Scooby Newbie Member#: 81931 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: League City, TX Vehicle: 2008 STI (Stage 1) WR Blue Mica w/ Gold BBS	That's pretty sweet looking. I'll have to consider looking into it. Does it come with instructions of what modifications are needed. For $20 it seems like a great add on.

02-23-2005, 10:36 PM	#18
yakkosmurf Scooby Newbie Member#: 81931 Join Date: Feb 2005 Chapter/Region: TXIC Location: League City, TX Vehicle: 2008 STI (Stage 1) WR Blue Mica w/ Gold BBS	Thanks for the tip. I'm planning to install a CD changer in a few weeks, so I'm going to look at ordering that piece.

02-24-2005, 11:39 AM	#19
HUnterD Scooby Specialist Member#: 71109 Join Date: Sep 2004 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: va beach Vehicle: 09 ssm sti stg1 05 obp wrx stg 2	good thread, lots of info