Fitting a radio

Is there supposed to be some sort of cage inside the hole for a double din radio?

I can't see any way of securing the radio in that hole.

It can just be pulled out which can't be right. There has to be some way of securing it from easily being stolen.



dog-man

2006 TD4.

Shotgun?

Try putting 'double din cage' into ebay.

I was hoping that as the original radio / cd player just fitted in there securely, so would a replacement.

Obviously, the original radio was designed specifically for the Landy so was secure.

dog-man

You've hit it on the head.

Just need to make sure I buy the right one then.

Doesn't look like there is any easy way of securing a cage in that hole. Doesn't seem to be anything other than a void.



dog-man

You fit the cage into the void then, from inside the cage, you push pre-cut tags outwards. These are angled and should grip the facsia. If your new unit is at all heavy (and they're usually heavier than the originals, you might want to investigate either fitting a supporting shelf or, if your unit has a bolt or threaded hole in the back bracketing it to something. That means getting your hand up the back of the installed unit.

A trained octopus can be useful.

I do happen to have a trained octopus.

dog-man


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I do happen to have a trained octopus.

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No, no, no.
The local barmaid complaining that you're like an octopus after a few pints is not the same thing.

Fitted a Blaupunkt MP68 but, of course, had to install a cage. Almost ALL radios come with a cage, and the way to secure them in place, is as mentioned upthread.

Mine was a single din into a single din hole (replaciing the single din Becker radio/sat/nav).

I supported it underneath with a square of sponge. This allows the free passage of air but gives good support for bumps etc.

My JVC radio / cd player did come with a cage but I cannot see any obvious way of securing it. The hole is much larger than the cage.

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See your own post number 4.

So what is the answer then?
Do I just accept that the replacement radio will not be secure?

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So what is the answer then?
Do I just accept that the replacement radio will not be secure?

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A sheet of stiff plastic of some sort big enough to be glued behind the fascia with a cut-out to take your new unit. You could use perspex and back light it.

Or you could use plywood and cover it in vinyl.
Or metal and paint it.

Have a look in the Rangie section (if they'll let you in) and you'll see a few pictures of guys mounting units and screens into their dash, sometimes where there weren't even stereos.

Just trying to understand, sorry if i missed it. is the one you bought a single or a double din unit?

Double.



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Was the factory one fitted with screws on? Been some while since i removed mine (had no interest in changing it since factory one goes quite un noticed) is there space where twisted tabs are held?

The original was bolted / screwed. No chance of bent tabs doing anything as the hole left behind is so large. I have an idea that may work but it will involve some drilling.
I shall experiment.

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