eclicpse avn20d in 02 escape

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Topic: eclicpse avn20d in 02 escape

Posted By: 00sonoma
Subject: eclicpse avn20d in 02 escape
Date Posted: October 04, 2008 at 5:37 PM

the factory radio uses the u shaped release tools to go through holes in radio face.
Eclipse only includes screws how do I secure new unit?

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Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: October 04, 2008 at 6:12 PM

If that deck is a single din size chassis, the installation kit listed below should do the trick for you. If the deck is a double din unit, some fabrication is in order.

< color=#0066cc>Metra Electronics Corp. 99-5802
Ford Multi-Kit 95-Up

Posted By: 00sonoma
Date Posted: October 04, 2008 at 7:17 PM

factory is double din replacement us double din also

Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: October 04, 2008 at 7:46 PM

Most manufacturers supply an optional mounting sleeve for their double din units. You may need to check with your Eclipse dealer.

Posted By: 00sonoma
Date Posted: October 04, 2008 at 9:46 PM

no sleeve was included with unit I'm having no luck finding one

Posted By: megaman
Date Posted: October 04, 2008 at 11:56 PM

Eclipse does not make a sleeve for their double din units. Custom fab is in order.

Posted By: 00sonoma
Date Posted: October 05, 2008 at 11:11 AM

Thats what I was afraid of. Only 1 mounting bolt if I fabbed a bracket and I'm not to happy about that

Posted By: Ween
Date Posted: October 05, 2008 at 2:56 PM

hi,

did you remove the dash bezel also?..you may have to trim the radio opening (upper and lower edges) in order for the face of the headunit to open properly. cover the lower edge of the dash by the bezel with masking tape, it scratches rather easily. once the bezel is off, you'll notice that the dash itself extends forward deeper into the radio opening. you can drill into this plastic and have the holes line up with the threaded holes in the headunit. then bolt the headunit in place. may take a trip to the hardware store for some metric screws/bolts and washers (M5-0.8 thread)

hope this helps

Posted By: i am an idiot
Date Posted: October 05, 2008 at 3:01 PM

And use the shortest screw possible.