Deck Install

BrownSugar · #1 (**permalink**) 07-30-2003, 01:09 AM

I'm planning on installing a Kenwood deck in my 95 318. Anyone know how to get the stock deck out? Or better yet have a link to an explanation?

Also, Does anyone know if you can fit a DIN sized deck into that little compartment infront of the shifter? I mean the little pocket sorta think below the temp guage/clock etc.
I wonder if anyones ever taken the pocket out and seen how much room is back there??

Thanks for all the help guys.

BrownSugar · #2 (**permalink**) 07-30-2003, 01:12 AM

here's a pic of the area I'm talking about:

http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...66_54_full.jpg

above the cig lighter and stuff.

mauro3280 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-30-2003, 11:01 AM

Nope. I asked that question to an audio place that i go to, he said that opening only goes back that far, 2 inches or so.

943184dr · #4 (**permalink**) 07-31-2003, 04:48 PM

best bet would be just to pay a place to install it, i still have yet to take the time time tear my dash apart again to get the deck in there nice and snug, its hard to get all those damn wires back that far.

Tom

RayMan · #5 (**permalink**) 08-02-2003, 12:17 PM

The factory deck is pretty easy to remove on an e36. On the sides of the deck there are 2 small tabs which you have to pick open with a small screwdriver or even your fingernails. These tabs swing open from inside to outside. Behind the tab there is a screw which can be remove with a hex key. Once loosened, the deck will slide out and then just unplug the wiring harness.

As for the install, get a wiring harness and it'll be a snap. The whole job took me about 1/2 hour.

Where abouts in Canada are you?

BrownSugar · #6 (**permalink**) 08-04-2003, 08:56 PM

great thanks for the info RayMan.

I would probably take it to a stereo shop, but I'd rather do it myself. I figure if its that hard, I might as well take it to a pro, but I've installed tons of decks in diff cars and its not usually a hard job.
I thought I'd ask around first since I've never installed in a Beem.

but thanks for the help guys.

ps. Rayman, I live in the 604 too.
can't wait for the Olympics!

RayMan · #7 (**permalink**) 08-04-2003, 09:13 PM

BrownSugar, another 604er huh. Send me a PM if you need some help with the deck.

e36is4me · #8 (**permalink**) 08-26-2003, 02:04 PM

just stripped my interior on my 95 325is down to the frame. the headunit wont fit there because of the heater core behind sunglass holder area infront of shifter.
stock headunit should be pretty easy to remove...