How to (I) fit a Stereo in a Golf VI

[james_tiger_woo]

This is how I fit my Clarion stereo in the Golf:

Using my multi tool (pictured) - I pried off the surround:



As you can see:



Surround off:



The empty space:



The back of the stereo - As you can see, there's the Aerial adapter in the back as well as the CAN-BUS adapter:



This is the back of my stereo with the CAN-BUS adapter connected and the relevant connectors all plugged in:



Everything all slotted in but Fascia not on:



Installed photo 1 - Sorry for the poor photo:



Installed photo 2 - Not much better:



I'll post up a better photo tomorrow.

[james_tiger_woo]

These are all the bits (I) needed:





This is the original thread from my Passat days which shows all the pieces and connectors from when I installed the stereo into my Passat:

https://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/s...ad.php?t=38059

[james_tiger_woo]

A daytime photo:



The stereo has the added benefit that I can change the text colour to match. The audio improvement is remarkable - the sound that comes from the speakers is far clearer and fuller - and the OEM steering controls work with the stereo too

[Griff449]

Awesome mate and I am sure satisfaction to boot! Good explanation too

[sorun]

Hi

Great photos! So you started by prying off the top part or side portion of the fascia?

I want to diy my car as yours, just received mine yesterday. Enjoying the ride!!

[james_tiger_woo]

Hi,

Thanks

And I started at the left hand side - Note, however, that there is a slight chance that you might break off some of the retaining clips.

If you look at the second photo down, you'll notice a gap in the middle between 2 retaining (silver) clips - that was where one of my clips was. It's still held firmly in place with that missing though so don't worry.

It does snap off - don't think it won't, but it's worrying when you have to apply that much force to get it off.

If you look at my photo, it might give you a good idea as to where to apply an appropriate level of force.

JTW

[saveferris]

Hey James..... Can you still control the stereo via the steering wheel ?

[james_tiger_woo]

Forgot to add that bit - Yes I can - The volume, station changing and mute buttons all work with my Clarion.

The CanBus adapter gives you the options for a Speed pulse (which doesn't work - not that I'm bothered), Reverse signal (if I had a screen and camera) and a connector for OEM steering control:

[sexychelsea]

wow, thanks for the pictures. very useful. do you guys now where we can buy a new fascia for the mark 6 i ended up snapping some of the clips ot and now ts all wobly. thanks alot

[james_tiger_woo]

I broke some of the clips too, but it's still in place....