Upgrading Head Unit

by **welshWR1** » Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:15 am

Hi guy's, need some advise!

I'm thinking of getting a Kenwood DDX-7029 double DIN multimedia head unit for my 1, and was wandering if anyone has already installed one? And if so, have you gone for the reversing camera option? Is it any good?

Is it difficult to install a new head unit? DIY job? Also, what kind of connection does the OEM unit have, will I need an adaptor?

If anybody can reccommend an alternative head unit for me, please let me know!

Many thanks

Mark

by **Designerman** » Tue Sep 25, 2007 11:21 pm

Changing the head unit is pretty straight forward. You will need an adapter lead. Autoleads PC2-44-4.

Open the cup holder, remove the two screws and wriggle the cup holder out. Then you can prise off the head unit surround in an anti-clockwise direction. This come off complete with heating controls, so just lean it against the gear lever.
The head unit is held in by six screws. Just pull out head unit disconnect the earth, multi-pin plug and ariel lead.
The metal brackets on the side of the head unit are then transfered to the new unit. The adapter leads inserted between the original loom and new head unit and you will most likely need an ariel adapter as well. There will probably be a couple of other wires that will need connecting also.

When clipping the facia back into place put the cup holder back in before finally pushing the top of the facia completely home.

If you are upgrading your head unit I would recommend you at least change the front door speakers as the originals are pretty dire.

Scoobynet's ICE section has lots of helpfull information..

by **WR 1mposter** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:51 am

You dont have to take off the cup holder

I did'nt anyway :wink:

by **WR1 Bro** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:55 am

WR 1mpostor (aka number 1 moderator) wrote:You dont have to take off the cup holder

I did'nt anyway

From what I have seen, removing cup holder makes it easier to flip out the facia...

by **WR 1mposter** » Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:02 am

WR1 Bro wrote:
WR 1mpostor (aka number 1 moderator) wrote:You dont have to take off the cup holder

I did'nt anyway

From what I have seen, removing cup holder makes it easier to flip out the facia...

Never done it that way.

Pulled off the 3 heater controls job done, surround comes off easy


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	Author Message Upgrading Head Unit by welshWR1 » Mon Sep 24, 2007 9:15 am Hi guy's, need some advise! I'm thinking of getting a Kenwood DDX-7029 double DIN multimedia head unit for my 1, and was wandering if anyone has already installed one? And if so, have you gone for the reversing camera option? Is it any good? Is it difficult to install a new head unit? DIY job? Also, what kind of connection does the OEM unit have, will I need an adaptor? If anybody can reccommend an alternative head unit for me, please let me know! Many thanks Mark welshWR1 Posts: 34 Joined: Sat Aug 25, 2007 3:21 pm Location: West Wales Top by Designerman » Tue Sep 25, 2007 11:21 pm Changing the head unit is pretty straight forward. You will need an adapter lead. Autoleads PC2-44-4. Open the cup holder, remove the two screws and wriggle the cup holder out. Then you can prise off the head unit surround in an anti-clockwise direction. This come off complete with heating controls, so just lean it against the gear lever. The head unit is held in by six screws. Just pull out head unit disconnect the earth, multi-pin plug and ariel lead. The metal brackets on the side of the head unit are then transfered to the new unit. The adapter leads inserted between the original loom and new head unit and you will most likely need an ariel adapter as well. There will probably be a couple of other wires that will need connecting also. When clipping the facia back into place put the cup holder back in before finally pushing the top of the facia completely home. If you are upgrading your head unit I would recommend you at least change the front door speakers as the originals are pretty dire. Scoobynet's ICE section has lots of helpfull information.. Designerman Posts: 222 Joined: Fri Jan 26, 2007 12:12 am Location: Top Secret Top by WR 1mposter » Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:51 am You dont have to take off the cup holder I did'nt anyway 2007 BMW M5 2004 Petter Solberg STi WR 1mposter Posts: 14095 Joined: Mon Jun 27, 2005 12:04 am Location: Sunny Falmouth Top by WR1 Bro » Wed Sep 26, 2007 7:55 am WR 1mpostor (aka number 1 moderator) wrote:You dont have to take off the cup holder I did'nt anyway From what I have seen, removing cup holder makes it easier to flip out the facia... WR1 Bro Site Admin Posts: 20279 Joined: Thu Aug 19, 2004 8:54 am Location: If skinny, ugly and Scouse was best, then JohnMc would be a porn star legend. Top by WR 1mposter » Wed Sep 26, 2007 8:02 am WR1 Bro wrote: WR 1mpostor (aka number 1 moderator) wrote:You dont have to take off the cup holder I did'nt anyway From what I have seen, removing cup holder makes it easier to flip out the facia... Never done it that way. Pulled off the 3 heater controls job done, surround comes off easy 2007 BMW M5 2004 Petter Solberg STi WR 1mposter Posts: 14095 Joined: Mon Jun 27, 2005 12:04 am Location: Sunny Falmouth Top


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