Getting behind the headunit?

[Wardy TDi]

Having some trouble getting the std HU back in place, after I needed to check the security of connections to my Nokia carkit (CK-7W via an AutoLeads adaptor) and Dension IceLink. Was checking for possibles causes to my electrical problem...

Basically the mass of cabling behind is stopping the HU clicking back into place. I'm sure a number of you have been here before, there's not much space back there!

It's nearly there, just a couple more mm needed. I know on my previous Fabia, I took out on of the airvents, which allowed me to get a hand down there and move the cabling into the far left recess and get the HU re-seated. Is this possible in the Ibiza? Do the circular vents come out? Just seems as they're recessed that it's not possible?

Cheers,
Steve

 

[stoneyfordNI]

have u taken the cubbie(typo) hole out below , you could get ur hand in there and move cables about

 

[Wardy TDi]

Thanks - did try this approach, has worked before, but not on this occasion sadly. Problem is that the cubby needs to be in partially inserted before the HU goes in.

So I can move the cables, but they seem to move back again when I try to put everything back in

Steve

 

[gazjones]

i cut alot off the cradel at the back out so i could fit wires there
still have problems getting everything in place to put hu back in and thats with oem stuff like cd changer steering controls and rca out put on the mini iso's

 

[tommmineh]

yup once you start plugging stuff into the h/u it gets even tighter back there

My JVC unit doesnt sit perfectly, it needs fastening in at the back

 

[joonspoon]

Thanks - did try this approach, has worked before, but not on this occasion sadly. Problem is that the cubby needs to be in partially inserted before the HU goes in.

So I can move the cables, but they seem to move back again when I try to put everything back in

Steve

Not sure I understand why the storage thingy has to be in but never mind.
Remove the upper glove box panel (6 torx screws).
Once that's gone you can reach behind the head unit and pull the cables out of the way.
Hope this helps.
Guy.

 

[Wardy TDi]

Sorted this afternoon - thanks guys.

Steve