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**Installed** Aftermarket Double Din Factory Opening

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2001 - 2007 V70
2001 - 2004 V70 XC (Cross Country)
2004 - 2007 XC70 (Cross Country)
2001 - 2009 S60
2003 - 2007 S60 R
2004 - 2007 V70 R

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**Installed** Aftermarket Double Din Factory Opening

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I was wanting to install a aftermarket double din in my 01 S60 and about fell out when i seen the kit is like 100 bucks :o .
I decided to try and install the double din with the factory setup.

1st- I used a cutting wheel and cut out the face and buttons of the factory radio as square as possible. I was left with an opening slightly larger than a actual double din opening. My cutting wheel broke on me is why the left over faceplate looks so rough in the first pic.

2nd. I took the aftermarket head unit with me and found some 3/4 in. length screws that went into the sides of the unit

3rd. I drilled holes in the bracket that held the factory radio so they lined up and centered my aftermarket unit and then installed the aftermarket unit into place.

4th I ordered a generic double din trim from ebay and trimmed it to cover the gaps i had from originally cutting out the factory stereo. ( im not done trimming to fit yet but the pic gives you an idea)

So... i have about 15 bucks and a lil time and you can use the factory set up to install an aftermarket radio. If your better at trimming than i am, im sure you can make it look factory as well. Just thought id pass this on for those not wanting to spend 100.00 for some plastic..
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Instead of dancing around, why didn't you just tell me you didn't want my kit?
Mod note. Jim passed away in early 2022, his contributions to this forum are immortal, and he is missed. RIP

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JRL.. Why do u feel the need to act that way ? I wasnt dancing around, i clearly explained to you i had something come up. Why do you think i decided to do it the cheap way ? Doesnt take a rocket scientist to figure that out.
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