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How do you remove the original head unit?
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 8:25 pm
by Trottagti
Cant find a diy or anything or am i just crap at looking lol!!!!???!!!
Can u just plug n play with the head unit u have just baught or do u need special gizmos on the polo, havent fitted one to a polo yet!!! x
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 8:28 pm
by MaxZ
You can take it out with keys, like you would for a normal headunit, however you need special VW ones.
Alternatively you can ask VW to take it out, or a specialised Audio technician.
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 8:30 pm
by Trottagti
Ah writ wiked, so can i just install my head unit to help my speaker upgrade or do i need uva stuffs??
Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 8:54 pm
by MaxZ
OK, first of all can you write full words, as it's difficult to understand abbreviations at time.
A change of headunit will give you a boost in volume level, as the aftermarket speakers come with built in amplifier, hence the output increase from around 6w to about 4x50w.
If you want to achieve significant upgrades, you'll need more than a headunit
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 7:28 am
by Si_GTi
Start with the headunit, then look at upgrading your front components, next dicsonnect the rear speakers and finally install an amp and sub to complete the upgrade. That's your basic route to a decent little install!
THe standard headunit can be removed with cut-up bits of credit card, its not easy though
you're best bet is to get a set of removal keys off eBay or get your local dealership or audio specialist to help, as MaxZ says.
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 8:50 am
by s-l-i-x
I just yanked my one out and it came out eventually, took the cd shelf thing above it out then just levered it a bit.
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 9:18 am
by Mouse_GTI
My local dealer did it for me
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 1:48 pm
by D77
I took mine out myself, every time we replace a headunit at work you get another set included with the new stereo. Winner!
Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 7:15 pm
by Tim_GTi
You can buy the keys from Halfords. I did,. just tell them what car its for and they'll show you which ones you'll need. They'll also do it for if you ask nicely!
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 6:14 pm
by Trottagti
Yeah i have got good fli trap speakers and a decent head unit just wana no if i need connectors and that from vw iv done loads of installs just i wana no wot i need before i loose me original head unit and my lovelly music lol!!!!
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 6:18 pm
by Tim_GTi
You headunit should include all necessary wires. Mine did
Posted: Thu May 22, 2008 6:19 pm
by Trottagti
Yeah klkl il have a play tomorow nit now, just didnt wana loose me music even tho iv been turning it writ down to listen to my viper lol!!!!!!!!!!!