Fitting Sony to new Panda, what do I need?

[gareth111278]

Hello All

The old Cinq. is going for scrap & we're picking up a new 59 plate Panda on Monday.
The cinq has a nice sony with Bluetooth & USB so I'm planning to fit it to the Panda.
I know I'll need a Facia adaptor, are they all much of a muchness? , or can someone recomend a good supplier?
Will i need a cable adaptor for the ISO connectors on the Sony or is the Panda wired for ISO?
How hard is it to pull the factory radio, do I need special tools?
Any other problems or pitfalls?
Any advice would be VERY welcome

Cheers, Gareth

 

[volxstu]

Fitting the HU will be pretty much the same principle as the cinq. Im not sure about the panda but for most fiat models the Autoleads fascia is pants so i would get it from fiat to be on the safe side.

 

[udtrev]

when you take out the old HU, you will need a LONG allen key to remove the cage, there is a bolt way down deep and you might want to use a ring spanner to get the swine to turn.


Trev

 

[gareth111278]

Thanks Guys.

How do I pull the radio out? will I get a pair of 'keys' for it with the car?

I'll look out for a better facia adaptor....
Is this one any better?
http://www.nexxia.co.uk/Car_Stereo_fitting_kits/Fiat/panda.htm
Also, do I need the ariel adaptor shown in this link?

Cheers Gareth

 

[udtrev]

Thanks Guys.

How do I pull the radio out? will I get a pair of 'keys' for it with the car?

I'll look out for a better facia adaptor....
Is this one any better?
http://www.nexxia.co.uk/Car_Stereo_fitting_kits/Fiat/panda.htm
Also, do I need the ariel adaptor shown in this link?

Cheers Gareth

Does your radio have two small holes each side ?

If so an offcut from an old coat hanger should do the trick

 

[gareth111278]

I think it does, I don't pick it up until Monday though so i'll know then.

 

[gareth111278]

Hi all,
I went to http://www.nexxia.co.uk/Car_Stereo_fitting_kits/Fiat/panda.htm
They have a service where you tell them what car & head unit & they give you a list of parts needed.
I've received a dash adaptor & funny little aerial booster thingy from them.
I'll let you know how the install goes.
Gareth