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Removing a MK5 Radio...Step by step pics.

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:07 pm
by Rabbit222
I got this off the UKMK5 forums. If you would like to do your own install these pics should help.

Enjoy.

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Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 4:32 pm
by SHAUN
Thanx alot for posting this MR wabbit...truelly a wicked topic.

@All G5 drivers.....please use this thread from now on for all ur Facia and installation questions. :wink:

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:27 pm
by Scorpius
Why only leaving it up for a week?

Posted: Fri Sep 01, 2006 5:38 pm
by SHAUN
Scorpius wrote:Why only leaving it up for a week?
Cause he is full of &*$%........ :lol: He agreed to leave it for eva!

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 11:33 am
by Mk1-fan
Thanks :)

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 11:48 am
by Rabbit222
Note**

After you have fitted the radio, pop by a dealer and let them do a diagnostic to make sure that everything is fine.

Posted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 11:58 am
by Life-GP
I can do this in under 5 minutes now! :D
Just remember not to switch the ignition on while the airbag light is unplugged or the airbag light will stay on until you have it reset with a VAG.com

Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:08 am
by Super Stu
any of u wizz cats know if the GTI5 Radio will fit in the double DIN hole in a Polo?

Posted: Tue Sep 05, 2006 9:42 am
by Black Magic
Cool thread.

Interesting to note that in the last pic, 4th cog on the gear knob is lit up.

I wonder if that is original VW, and if it illuminates in whichever gear it might be in.

Earlier Beemers came with something similar.

I would love to have a closer look at that gear knob.

Posted: Thu Sep 07, 2006 10:29 pm
by torreto
I think that all the numbers are lit up, just from this angle it only looks like the 4. If it is the 4 thats pretty rad.

Do the GTI only have the vent thing? This must have something to do with the climatronic air con


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My car just has a rubber bin type thing, but has the simple air con.

Posted: Thu Nov 16, 2006 8:49 am
by dizzyg
Super Stu wrote:any of u wizz cats know if the GTI5 Radio will fit in the double DIN hole in a Polo?
anyone reply to this?

Posted: Fri Dec 01, 2006 9:04 am
by Rabbit222
dizzyg wrote:
Super Stu wrote:any of u wizz cats know if the GTI5 Radio will fit in the double DIN hole in a Polo?
anyone reply to this?
No it won't, the radios are shaped differently.

Posted: Tue Mar 20, 2007 8:50 am
by VasanMundry
Howzit guys.
Anybody knows how to install a dvd player or PS2 to the OEM sat nav on a G5 Gti? It has an Auxillary function which has AV inputs, but not sure if the PS2 RCA's just plugs in or do I need a special adapter?

Posted: Wed May 30, 2007 10:47 am
by GTI180
some useful info on the G5 Sound System...
http://www.meinwirt.com/webserver/vwvor ... /mk5audio/

Posted: Tue Aug 07, 2007 3:40 pm
by PeteGTi
torreto wrote:I think that all the numbers are lit up, just from this angle it only looks like the 4. If it is the 4 thats pretty rad.

Do the GTI only have the vent thing? This must have something to do with the climatronic air con


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My car just has a rubber bin type thing, but has the simple air con.
Yip, its only on the GTI as far as I know, cos that thing in the front is the light sensor for the automatic headlights. Not sure if any other models come with this feature and yes the vents are for the Climatic Control.

Posted: Thu Feb 28, 2008 9:02 am
by greggpb
Can anyone downlod and mail me the pics... Photobucket blocked from work

Won't the GPS need special cabling?

Posted: Mon Jun 23, 2008 7:02 am
by oepengmp
Thanks 4 useful info

Re: Removing a MK5 Radio...Step by step pics.

Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 12:49 am
by markbradley21
Does anybody know where i can find a trim to fit round an after market double din head unit? like an AVX 810 for the G5 Gti ??

Re: Removing a MK5 Radio...Step by step pics.

Posted: Sun Sep 14, 2008 8:12 pm
by Rabbit222
markbradley21 wrote:Does anybody know where i can find a trim to fit round an after market double din head unit? like an AVX 810 for the G5 Gti ??
Tremor Audio or contact SHAUN on the forum.

Re: Removing a MK5 Radio...Step by step pics.

Posted: Wed Dec 17, 2008 10:24 pm
by Duan
This is a great video tutorial on how to disassemble your dash: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJDUYtr73dE&NR=1

VERY IMPORTANT: DO NOT SWITCH ON THE IGNITION WHILE THE PASSENGER AIRBAG LIGHT IS DISCONNECTED.

Re: Removing a MK5 Radio...Step by step pics.

Posted: Mon Feb 16, 2009 12:47 pm
by infiltrator
"Interesting to note that in the last pic, 4th cog on the gear knob is lit up. I wonder if that is original VW, and if it illuminates in whichever gear it might be in."


there are 2 small red lights situated above the gear knob, its where u adjust your sunroof and switch on the interior light... it comes on once you put the lights on for the dials and shines directly on to the gear knob that's why it looks like that.....


is this swop plug and play or is there other upgrades id have2 do???

Re: Removing a MK5 Radio...Step by step pics.

Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 12:10 pm
by SKYE
I noticed that after the removal of the head-unit, a st-nave was fitted.Is it the possible to replace my standard radio with the sat-nav?If so, what do i require other that the OE head unit?

Re: Removing a MK5 Radio...Step by step pics.

Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 5:28 pm
by TEAMJPF
Will a G6 GTi Unit fit in a G5 GTi ??? PLEASE any1 know ??????

Re: Removing a MK5 Radio...Step by step pics.

Posted: Tue Jan 25, 2011 3:56 pm
by The Legend
I did this the 1st day I got my car lol..
Anyways I have a std cd player in my car and want to replace it with the factory Mp3 ..anyone selling and is it straight plug and play ?

Re: Removing a MK5 Radio...Step by step pics.

Posted: Tue Feb 15, 2011 10:56 am
by Kashi
Great post. well done