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| JOW240725 Member Since: 04 May 2015 Location: Suffolk Posts: 7924   
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Not sure if it's the same issue but Andy MCMA1 had a gap http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic40056-45.html James
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17th Jun 2016 7:24pm |
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| Stiff1 Member Since: 09 Dec 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 602 
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It is very difficult to avoid having some level of gap as the two sections have been cut.
With careful fitting if should not really be noticeable. Several thing can make it worse: 1. Poor cutting to separate vents (very little one can do if this is the case other than get a new one). 2. Sometimes one of the heater pipes obstructs the head unit going back as far as it otherwise would ( a little heat applied will bend it out of the way). 3. The base of the clock housing pushes up the vent section as head unit is in the way (this was my problem, just cut a wedge in the bottom edge of the housing, but still not perfect). 4. The head unit bracket on the bulkhead is no longer needed but can get in the way of the new head unit going as far back as it otherwise would. It is very easy to remove the front panel to check all the above. BUT... you paid a lot of money to have this fitted, the installers should do it to your satisfaction.  Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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18th Jun 2016 2:56pm |
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| dgardel Member Since: 30 Nov 2008 Location: Veneto (Heart & Head) Posts: 3586 
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Removed the internal steel air duct bracket and cut the lower clock edge, no problem at all
(sorry for the fingerprints  )
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18th Jun 2016 11:18pm |
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| Edzi Member Since: 20 Sep 2015 Location: London Posts: 279 
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Thanks a lot for the feedback and tips. Very much appreciated. Here's a picture of how mine looks. The bottom fits perfectly and the top curves outwards. Also, they didn't leave a lip on the top of the previous dash with the top vents, so it was flopping around. I had to ask them to fit something in between to make it more secure.
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19th Jun 2016 12:22pm |
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| mk1collector Member Since: 17 Sep 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 6772  
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 that's awfull, I hope you didn't pay them. From other posts I'd say that's the heater pipe holding the whole facia forward. Ray
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19th Jun 2016 12:26pm |
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| Edzi Member Since: 20 Sep 2015 Location: London Posts: 279
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I did pay them but will be bringing up after having done a load of online searches and hearing from you good people
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19th Jun 2016 12:43pm |
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| Stiff1 Member Since: 09 Dec 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 602
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Well that is probably the worst install I have seen and if that is what they consider the norm...
Would agree, either the heater pipe or the rear bracket are stopping the head unit going back. Also looks like the clock is fouling so would cut the base off that while you are at it. Get rid of that piece of trim/ filler as well, no need for it once done. Do it yourself as then you can be sure it is right, or, come down to Cornwall and I will do it for you 
If you really want to go back to the fitters, show them the above pics plus an image search will show many more done properly. Good luck |
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19th Jun 2016 5:19pm |
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| Bristol 90XS Member Since: 31 Oct 2010 Location: North of Bath Posts: 223
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It should fit absolutely flush.
I had this problem when I first had mine fitted. Issue was they hadn't bent the pipes back enough and also there are two clips in between the top switch and the window switch. Pull out the window switch and pull the clip from behind at same time as pushing the facsia in. It will clip in nicely and you will move the fascia flush. If it still doesn't go, then there must be w blockage behind. Check the pipes are out of the way and ensure they have carefully trimmed the clock off. Pass this to your fitters and get them to fix. But it's absolutely not right and don't let them fob you off!! Here is what it looks like: Click image to enlarge James |
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19th Jun 2016 6:56pm |
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| Roy5695 Member Since: 15 Feb 2014 Location: Cornwall Posts: 1123 
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All these double dins make me REALLY want one!
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19th Jun 2016 7:46pm |
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| Edzi Member Since: 20 Sep 2015 Location: London Posts: 279
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Thanks a million for the feedback and suggestion. Very much appreciated.
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20th Jun 2016 12:17pm |
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| mcma1 Member Since: 16 Oct 2012 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 2946 
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Its just the ducting behind, just gently push it back into a flat and it will fit grand.
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20th Jun 2016 9:42pm |
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| dgardel Member Since: 30 Nov 2008 Location: Veneto (Heart & Head) Posts: 3586
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20th Jun 2016 10:05pm |
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| Edzi Member Since: 20 Sep 2015 Location: London Posts: 279
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23rd Jun 2016 2:37am |
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| andyace Member Since: 10 Apr 2015 Location: dorset Posts: 5 
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yep i used a hairdryer to get it hot with a wooden wedge against it to hold it down while it cooled, it then kept its position while the head unit went right back where it should.
as i dont need the dvd drive that seems to make these head units deep next time i would buy a shorter one without the dvd |
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