I started by taking apart the dash and getting out the center console cover and frame. I modified the frame first to accommodate the A/C controls moving up and the radio moving down. I had to cut out most of the center section to get them to work, then had to fabricate a base for the A/C controls and radio housing to mount to.
I then modified the center cover, moving the plastic trim from around the A/C control up to the old radio location. I opened the dash up and made a trim piece covered with black leather to house around the radio (should have checked the fit at this point). I got the components lined up and trimmed out the way I wanted.
Then I tried to install the whole assembly in the car. This is where the real fun began. There is a vent, directly behind where the radio was going and this prevented the radio from sitting all the way back. My nice leather trim piece and mounting was not going to work. I modified the radio mounting, but still have to design a new trim piece.
Sorry, I did not take many pictures during the process. Here are some of the current condition. I still need to make a new trim piece to cover the gap between the radio and console, so don't harp on me too much.
So far the radio has been fine. I ran a new antenna and made the top, shark fin functional although it still sucks. I was also able to add the Audi splash screen. I mounted the GPS antenna in the center defrost vent. The passenger side has a perfect spot for it. The bluetooth microphone was mounted in the internal alarm sensor (grate behind the dome light).
Sorry for the crappy cell phone pics, I'll take better ones when it is 100% complete.
Enjoy.
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