Be very careful down there. There are a couple of harnesses which run under the centre consol and drinks tray. If I remember correctly one of them is for either the airbag system or the front seatbelt pretensioners.
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You'll be lucky to fit a player in there - I looked at doing that last year, but the depth wasn't enough for the units I had available. (The drinks tray is also a b*gger to get out in the first place)Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
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I've tried and failed on several occasions to get the cup holder out, so I could put a DVD player in there. It should be simple but it appears to be fastened in with more than just spring clips. Maybe there is important wiring in there that they don't want you effing around with?
I've now taken to leaving the holder permanently out and I have mounted the player on top. The wiring then goes in the space behind the open holder. Not elegant, but it does the job.No longer a D3 owner but still subscribed to multiple threads!
13th Jan 2007 11:36 am
Nigel Tracey
Member Since: 04 Nov 2006
Location: Lausanne
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I get the point about the Air bag stuff etc down there but how to get the b*s%a"d out !!!!
My DVD player will fit, it's V. small and would be great in there. If I fail next time then it's a hammer and bolster job.
I'd love to know the "proper" way to remove it ??Mrs Jones ? We've come for your Liver
Bear in mind that the floor to the rear of the space revealed is not flat, so that whilst the depth at the top may be sufficient, a suitable player may have to be an inch or so thinner than the height of the aperture. If your player is based on a PC-type 5.25" device, then it's unlikely, but a PC-notebook style drive may well be suitable.Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana
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a few pics may also help, in order of removal.
Remove the floor console lid. Open the lid.
Remove the 2 Torx bolts.
Remove the 2 covers
Remove the auxiliary socket panel. Release the 2 clips.
Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.
Remove the floor console register trim panel. Release the 6 clips.
Remove the cup holder. Release the 2 clips
14th Jan 2007 1:24 pm
Nigel Tracey
Member Since: 04 Nov 2006
Location: Lausanne
Posts: 395
Job done !
Just as Catweasels instructions plus some pulling. DVD player in place. Not an ideal solution although perfect for us retro-fit poorpers.
Thanks for the helpMrs Jones ? We've come for your Liver
14th Jan 2007 5:18 pm
SN
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14th Jan 2007 9:20 pm
GNINJA
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Location: Halifax
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If only i had got these piccys intime i managed to suss it out after about 2 hrs, but with a lot of nervous pulling ref the front facia. The head unit was a little too thick but i have unbolted the centre console (2 screws) raised it at the back about an inch this means it also slides right back. i made a couple of brackets to secure the console back down to the initial fittings.
The roof mounted lcd screen fits perfect where the interior lights were with very little effort. I must say it looks every bit as good as the LR dvd and is very secure not bad to say it cost me £75.00 all in off ebay. I will post some pictures when i can. the next step will be wiring it into the front sat nav screen.DISCO 3 SE TDV6 BUCKINGHAM BLUE SIDE STEPS,PRIV GLASS
14th Jan 2007 10:20 pm
BCP
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Can you post the ebay link?
BCP
14th Jan 2007 11:23 pm
catweasel
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and some pics
15th Jan 2007 11:04 am
GNINJA
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