Screw in back of HU is blocking install
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Topic: Screw in back of HU is blocking install
Posted By: uisgdlysat
Subject: Screw in back of HU is blocking install
Date Posted: March 25, 2005 at 11:26 AM
ok so i'm trying to install my friends cd player, its a BOSE and the car currently had some after-market cassette player in it. They appeared to be the same size and the cd player fits but it sticks out about a half an inch(which doesnt bother my friend too much but i don't want the thing to get stolen). We think it is this screw in the back which is really long for some reason and it is hitting this metal rod in the back. The car is a 97 Ponitac Grand AM, i'm wondering what the options are? the screw is held in by a nut so i dont know if i could actually remove it and were not even sure if it is the screw but something is blocking the cd player from going in. I was thinking about cutting the screw off but i'm trying not to mess with the HU at all(for warranty) Also the antenna adapter fell into the cd player compartment and wherever that leads, i'm the electrical guy so i'm a little hesitant about removing the dash also because the car has an alarm.
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Posted By: uisgdlysat
Date Posted: March 25, 2005 at 11:29 AM
Also i'd like to note that i had to wire the cd player up to the factory wires due to the previous owners messy installation so i'd rather not remove the cd player if i can help it. Thanks
Posted By: uisgdlysat
Date Posted: March 25, 2005 at 11:51 AM
sorry for the third post but theres no edit button. I realized that the screw is probably for the backstrap... so i dont know if that helps but can the screw itself be removed? I wasnt planning on putting a backstrap in anyways.
Posted By: Sancho
Date Posted: March 25, 2005 at 1:24 PM
yes remove that screw
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Posted By: oonikfraleyoo
Date Posted: March 25, 2005 at 1:26 PM
Take it out, if the HU falls apart, you shouldn't have taken it out. If not, you should be ok. ------------- Nik
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Posted By: uisgdlysat
Date Posted: March 25, 2005 at 5:35 PM
ok, well if i cant take it out does anyone have any other suggestions? It appears to be coming from the inside so thats why i dont think i can take it out
Posted By: deocder
Date Posted: March 25, 2005 at 5:53 PM
Use a dremel with a cutoff wheel and cut that sucker off...
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Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: March 25, 2005 at 6:02 PM
Don't worrie about it, no one will ever steal a bose unit. ------------- 2003 Chevy Avalanche,Eclipse CD7000,Morel Elate 5,Adire Extremis,Alpine PDX-4.150, 15" TC-3000, 2 Alpine PDX-1.1000, 470Amp HO Alt.
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: March 25, 2005 at 6:29 PM
Hold on. Is the bose radio a factory radio? Did the car from the factory have bose? If the radio is a factory and the car ins't then they won't mix.
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Posted By: DYohn
Date Posted: March 25, 2005 at 6:36 PM
Yea, I was about to ask the same question. You generally cannot simply install a factory Bose radio into a non-Bose car without a LOT of additional work like getting all the Bose amps, speakers, etc as well. ------------- Support the12volt.com
Posted By: auex
Date Posted: March 25, 2005 at 6:43 PM
I don't know of any aftermarket bose radios, that is why I ask.
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Posted By: uisgdlysat
Date Posted: March 26, 2005 at 1:33 AM
yeah i messed that one up, its a Boss... don't ask Anyways back to the screw.. i dont want to dremel it off because of warrenty. the dash kit does stick out a bit, not enough for a screw though
Posted By: ss-installer
Date Posted: March 26, 2005 at 7:34 AM
take the screw out.
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Posted By: ss-installer
Date Posted: March 26, 2005 at 7:36 AM
actually, its not a screw, its all-thread. use a pair of pliers and it will screw right out.
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Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: March 26, 2005 at 2:15 PM
Man, dude...you had us all scratching our heads about BOSE....
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Posted By: Alpine Guy
Date Posted: March 26, 2005 at 3:29 PM
You can also get dash kits for GMs that stick out an extra 1/4" 1/2" 3/4" and even 1".
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Posted By: auex
Date Posted: March 26, 2005 at 9:54 PM
There is a big difference between bose and boss, it is called PRICE!!!
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Posted By: uisgdlysat
Date Posted: March 27, 2005 at 12:45 AM
yup There is already a dash kit, i guess if the screw doesnt come out then i'll have to get like a 3/4" or even 1' but i'm pretty sure the screw is all threaded(i dont see why they would connect it on the inside). Well thanks, its a good thing i didn't get a dremel out
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