Just got my head unit and dash kit. Have no idea how it fits. Help please!

The dash kit is just a square pocket with some holes on the side. I don't know how it attaches to the radio.

 

I *think* the factory radio has metal brackets on the sides. Take them off the factory radio and srew those into the pocket and new head unit, then pop the whole thing back in.

I think. I am not sure, it has been nearly 10 years since I did this on my old 1st gen.

 

You have to pop out the existing radio but, in order to do that you have to take out the screws to the bezel around the radio. I believe there might be screws by or behind the ashtray and depending on what year screws behind the ac/heat knobs. Those knobs simply slides on and off (pressure fitted on). Then once the factory radio is out you have to use the existing metal brackets and attach them to your dash kit and radio. It's not going to be a slide in aftermarket unit so you can get rid of that cage on the aftermarket radio.

 

That one is no fun. The holes on the pocket won't line up like you think they should... A couple of tips I can offer:
-You will use the factory mounting brackets. Attach the brackets to the aftermarket radio loosely. They will only fit properly on one spot of the aftermarket radio. Leave them loose for proper fitting of the pocket!
-You won't use the trim ring around the new radio.
-Pick the trim for the pocket that's closest to as wide as the aftermarket radio.
-Only one hole on each side of the pocket will line up. Place the front edge of the pocket to the bottom of the radio and flush with the front of the radio (without the faceplate on) and secure the screws into the holes that line up with the factory brackets.

 

To much to type. Done plenty of times. YouTube is your best friend with those. But take old radio out, 2 stock brackets, take those off and put them on the new on. Wire up per color and put back in.... Seems hard but it is cake.

 

Thanks for the help. Got it installed and pretty good upgrade from stock. Glad I don't have to use that awful cassette adapter anymore to listen to music.