[Yardley330]

i want to remove the business radio from my 330ci. how would i take off the deck myself??

 

[Mikell]

Remove the right side dash trim
Remove the center trim
unscrew 2 screws
remove radio

 

[Yardley330]

And what do I remove the trim with?

 

[R0B]

And what do I remove the trim with?

http://www.e46fanatics.com/how-tos/interior/bmw3_e46_coupe_trim/bmw3_e46_coupe_trim.php

 

[Toxx]

And what do I remove the trim with?

It's fairly easy to do, I got mine off with a screwdriver covered in a handkerchief so it didn't scratch anything.

 

[jmanfredonia]

I have a trim remover like this http://www.tradervar.com/ImagesCache/panel-trim-and-molding-removal-set-actron-cp5011-i21121.jpg that i always use for my car but you can save like 5 bucks and use the screwdriver technique

 

[cptkool]

used a flat screwdriver cover w/ cloth/old clothes and start at the far right first then move toward left brah, should take u maybe 1 min.

 

[Yardley330]

cheers lads! thanks for all the help!!!

 

[ELCID86]

So what did you put in it's place? New head unit?

 

[Yardley330]

yep a kenwood, its clean and simple and more importantly its got the MP3 hook up which my car didnt have. also its the same colour as the interior lamps too!

 

[Wickedly]

http://www.e46fanatics.com/how-tos/interior/bmw3_e46_coupe_trim/bmw3_e46_coupe_trim.php

none of those damn pics work...ugh

 

[someguy_99]

those ppics work i can see them, but does no one bother to use :search:

 

[ELCID86]

yep a kenwood, its clean and simple and more importantly its got the MP3 hook up which my car didnt have. also its the same colour as the interior lamps too!

I put a JVC KDA-815 CD Receiver in my (actually my son's) 330Ci. He really likes it. A bit of a challenge finding room for the SOEM module, but worth it. BTW, Crutchfield said the faceplate would not remove, but it does. :clap:

 

[Slapsys]

I took out the aftermarket Pioneer stereo that the previous owner put in and re-installed the BMW Business stereo. The sound is good, the steering wheel controls work again and my dash looks nice again. One problem came up and that is the 6 CD Changer in the trunk seems to be intermitent. First, it showed "No Discs", then after poping out the cartridge a couple of times, it saw discs in slot 3 and 4 and then played all of the positions. Now it sees no discs again. Any ideas? Wiring harness loose in the front? The back?

 

[Jonshmoe]

I believe some of the sponsors have kits for sale if you arent in a rush

 

[Yardley330]

surely i dont have to remove all of the passenger side trim to get to the unit. dont i just need to get the part that surroundds the radio off?

 

[Mikell]

surely i dont have to remove all of the passenger side trim to get to the unit. dont i just need to get the part that surroundds the radio off?

You must remove the passenger side trim strip because the edge of the center trim goes under neath it. It's really no biggie - just pry gently.

 

[Yardley330]

I put a JVC KDA-815 CD Receiver in my (actually my son's) 330Ci. He really likes it. A bit of a challenge finding room for the SOEM module, but worth it. BTW, Crutchfield said the faceplate would not remove, but it does. :clap:

i actually got the Kenwood KIV-700 model. Its a nice clean deck with colour screen too!

 

[ELCID86]

surely i dont have to remove all of the passenger side trim to get to the unit. dont i just need to get the part that surroundds the radio off?

Yepper, you do. THough not as much as this guy removes!

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=9328241&posted=1#post9328241

Pic's of the during and after. I think it looks pretty good.

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showpost.php?p=13195676&postcount=17

 

[Slapsys]

I took out the aftermarket Pioneer stereo that the previous owner put in and re-installed the BMW Business stereo. The sound is good, the steering wheel controls work again and my dash looks nice again. One problem came up and that is the 6 CD Changer in the trunk seems to be intermitent. First, it showed "No Discs", then after poping out the cartridge a couple of times, it saw discs in slot 3 and 4 and then played all of the positions. Now it sees no discs again. Any ideas? Wiring harness loose in the front? The back?

Figured it out thru trial and error. The CD 6-pack was not seated properly. You really have to push it in firmly. Just thought I'd let y'all know in case somebody else has the same problem.