Head Unit Trim Panel

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Printed Date: July 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Topic: Head Unit Trim Panel

Posted By: Chuck_Hawkins
Subject: Head Unit Trim Panel
Date Posted: July 04, 2003 at 8:37 PM

I have a 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Rally and i installed a Clarion DXZ835mp in the dash but the trim panel for the receiver does not fit. I do not want to drill holes in my stereo so that i can have it stick further out of the dash... is there anyone who knows a good way to attach this trim panel to the dash without changing the mounting depth of the stereo?

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Posted By: esmith69
Date Posted: July 04, 2003 at 10:23 PM

Actually a lot of times when you ISO-mount a head unit you aren't able to use the trim ring that comes with the receiver. Unfortunately there's just not a whole lot that you can do about it. Parts of the sides of the trim ring itself can be shaved down a bit and this sometimes is enough to get it on far enough to snap on to the receiver, but a lot of times you have to live with the gap.

Also, occasionally one of these universal trim rings will work for you--you just use it instead of the one that comes with the receiver.

Also I should ask...did you use the factory pocket or did you replace it with an aftermarket pocket?

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Posted By: ezridr
Date Posted: July 05, 2003 at 1:51 PM

One other option is to redrill the holes on your mounting brackets (not the radio) so that the radio sits behind the dash with the trim bezel on it.

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