A professional detailed installation guide can be much help if you are going to replace your factory radio with a new head unit. This article mainly introduces the installation steps for a 2003-2009 VW Volkswagen Golf Plus head unit from Seicane. Please look at the picture below, if you also have the same dashboard, you can also refer to it for the installation of your new head unit.
2003-2009 VW Volkswagen Golf Plus head unit after installation
Tips about the installation:
1.Please disconnect the power before the installation.
2.Please prepare a lever and a screwdriver before the removal and the installation.
3.Please keep all the separate parts from the car. Please take great care of the dashboard to avoid scratching it during its detachment and installation. Please keep handy any parts from the car and make use of all the original screws from the car as much as possible. so each related part of the unit can be fixed securely.
4.For your convenience, here’s the recommended tools for removal and installation from Seicane, please check for more details: http://www.seicane.com/car-dvd-dismantling-device-srd-400
2003-2009 VW Volkswagen Golf Plus head unit installation guide
1.Remove the top panel with a lever.
Remove the top panel with a lever
2.Disconnect the connector at the back of the panel.
Disconnect the connector at the back of the panel
3.Unscrew the screw with a screwdriver.
Unscrew the screw with a screwdriver
4.Remove the metal sheet on the top with your hands.
Remove the metal sheet on the top with your hands
5.Unscrew two screws circled in red shown as follows under the metal sheet.
Unscrew two screws circled in red shown as follows under the metal sheet
6.Remove the air conditioner vent with your hands.
Remove the air conditioner vent with your hands
7.Unscrew two screws under the vent with a screwdriver.
Unscrew two screws under the vent with a screwdriver
8.Remove the panel on the original car radio.
Remove the panel on the original car radio
9.Unscrew four screws holding the original car radio with a screwdriver.
Unscrew four screws holding the original car radio with a screwdriver
10.Take the original car radio out of the dash.
Take the original car radio out of the dash
11.Disconnect all the connectors at the back of the original car radio.
Disconnect all the connectors at the back of the original car radio
12.Check all the accessories for the new Seicane head unit.
Check all the accessories for the new Seicane car radio
13.Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane head unit.
Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane car radio
14.Connect the Seicane head unit to your original car radio ‘s plugs.
15.Turn on the new Seicane head unit to have a careful check if everything works well. If it doesn’t, please check whether all the cables are connected correctly.
16.Put the new Seicane head unit into the dash.
17.Put everything into their original place.
That’s all the installation instruction for a 2003-2009 VW Volkswagen Golf Plus head unit in particular. If you have any question, you can turn to your dealer for help. If it’s the first time for you to install a new unit in your car, you’d better ask a professional for help. If you don’t get an ideal head unit, I’d like to recommend an ideal 2003-2009 VW Volkswagen Golf Plus head unit from Seicane to you. For more details, you are welcome to check it out with the following link:
This remarkable All-in-one VW Volkswagen Golf Plus head unit can support GPS navigation, DVD, FM/AM radio, RDS, Bluetooth, A2DP,TV, iPod, SD, USB,AUX, Rearview Camera and Steering Wheel Control etc. With the voice guidance of the GPS navigation, you can go anywhere you like. You can also enjoy music and hands-free for safety via the bluetooth connectivity with your mobile phones. This unit can combined with your original car perfectly and the steering wheel control can still work after installation. Just go on all your wonderful trips with this amazing VW Volkswagen Golf Plus head unit! Good luck to you!