Hey all really enjoying my 95.....only problem is it does not have a cd player. What is the process to remove the factory radio from the dash. I don't want to break anything.


Do you have any other tips to make an install easier.


Brian

 

Got a '95 XJ6 too, and that was the first thing I did - put in a serious system. Problem is, there's no em.....what are they called?? These "adaptors" that allow you to put in a different radio and make it fit just like OEM. So you'll have to improvise on that one. I had mine professionally installed, they had to remove everything - the center console, backseat, etc....but that was just because I insisted they put in new wiring. Bottom line is, be careful, do it or get it done well, and you'll enjoy your new system for years to come!!

Good luck,

Greg

 

I figured that was going to be the reply. It is killing me but I belive I will have a shop do mine also.

Brian

 

There is a lot of info and step by step instructions on jag-lovers.org. I've now removed and replaced the center console on mine so many times that I can get to the stereo in minutes. It's quite easy.

 

Can you paste some links?

 

Yeah had the shop do mine and I wish I had not. YEAH they did a great job but it was so easy. The face Plate makes the Jag radio look like something its not. The Kenwood just slid in where the old one slid out. Looks great..........do not need any kit.


Brian

 

Sorry for the delay. Haven't been online much lately.

http://www.jag-lovers.org/ebooks/boo...php?Vbook=x300

That will take you to the X300 "ebook". If you search around, there is a plethora of info posted in the forums as well.

 

jobooth, your right, unlike this forum, I seldom see individuals who really knows anything about their cat, but it is always a welcome treat to share with the members in this site.

 

If I where you I'd keep the stock radio and just hook up anIpod player to it. Someone on here had done it on their XJ40 so I'm sure it can be done here too. No aftermarket radio is going to look as good as the stock Alpine radio these cars have. The center console has too much of a unique shape to it. I personally have an Eclipse 8484 that I installed back in 2004.

Howeverm, had I known I could keep the stock radio and use an IpodMP3 player I would have done that. At the time the stock CD changer in the trunk was acting up and what I should have done was just bought a new Alpine changer and been done with it. Getting the aftermarket radio to fitwas a pain in the ****. Not to mention I had to cut all the wires and hardwire the new radio in since there are no adapters for this car.

If you are set on doing it anyways, here is a guide:



1) Open up your arm rest cover and unscrew the two screws holding the ash tray in place.

2) Remove ashtray.(The whole assembly)

3) Gentley remove the N/S switch, the plastic trim and the leather gearshift surround.This should then allow you to remove the ski slope wood trim.

4) Then you will notice there are six screws holding the black plastic stack that holds the climate control unit, clock, and radio in place. Remove these screws.

Then you will be able to carefully slide the whole assembly forward. The radio is mounted from the back, unscrew these screws and it should be free.

 

Nothing like a good audio install. Love it. Post back w/ pictures when you get her finished!

 

stock radios are cool and everything but I love the expansive controls on aftermarket head units.