I am trying to replace the factory fitted TomTom SatNav/Radio in my 2013 Sports Graphite.
Want to replace it with an aftermarket unit with Apple Car Play etc
Does anyone have the instructions to remove the unit? I can only find stuff for early Mk3’s?
Thanks
Rob
Unfortunatly with the later mk3 the centre console has to come out.Then its basically the same method as the early 3 to remove head unit.
Centre console is a doddle still.
Radio removal NC 3.5
Remove pop out elbow rest at the rear, locate and remove two screws (cup holder cover closed to see both)
Remove screw under removable cup holder and mat in middle
Remove Gear Knob (rotates off) COVER THE EXPOSED THREAD WITH SOMETHING SOFT IE A DECENT CLOTH, JUMPER OR BUBBLE WRAP!
pop front of centre console up (not secured with screws)
Lift free centre console from rear to expose two hidden screws under centre console at front which secure the two side panels left and right of the radio unit. Slide out the panels by easing towards the rear of the car
remove the now exposed screws located to the side of the radio unit
IMPORTANT!!! there is a hidden security screw up behind the radio on one side (pretty sure it is the drivers side) that needs to be removed before the unit can slide out (10mm) there is no need to put this back
Pull unit forward and unclip the connectors from the rear
Some units require additional connections to the connect modules see here: http://mx5oc.co.uk/forum/yaf_postst99900_Aftermarket-Stereo-s.aspx
Apologises if I have forgotten something
What are your plans with the Sony unit you are taking out?
Derek
We are retaining the original unit so that the car can be returned to its original spec.
Hi
I have a genuine double din original unit with facia, gps and wiring harness for sale. Unit all complete. There are a load on eBay for £499…wow.
Selling mine complete working unit for £200 plus shipping.
