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Title: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 24 August 2012, 06:37
Morning all, I'm going to be installing the above today. Any tips or things to watch out for?
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: Raffe on 24 August 2012, 07:18
Damaging the dash as you pry the trim fascia off, go careful with something made of plastic :wink:
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 24 August 2012, 07:24
Damaging the dash as you pry the trim fascia off, go careful with something made of plastic :wink:

We've got to pick the wife's cab up in a bit so I'm tempted to make cheeky request and get the dealer to do it.
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: Jimble on 24 August 2012, 08:23
Damaging the dash as you pry the trim fascia off, go careful with something made of plastic :wink:

We've got to pick the wife's cab up in a bit so I'm tempted to make cheeky request and get the dealer to do it.

Might be worth it, if there is a tech free it should only take a couple of minutes cos it won't need coding.
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: ScottA on 24 August 2012, 08:51
Just do it yourself, you're not going to damage the trim if you're careful, use a cloth around a knife or something to get it off. What if VW damage it? They're probably less likely to care than you are. If they're doing it as a favour, I doubt you could get them to replace anything they damage either.

If I was at home I would screenshot Elsa which shows where the clips are located for the trim. It's fairly straightforward though. I wouldn't be afraid of pulling it. I don't think it's exactly expensive to replace if you break any clips, it's the dash you've gotta watch you don't damage.
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: mike. on 24 August 2012, 09:13
There is a picture on THIS (http://elsaweb.spaghetticoder.org/doc/V.en-GB.K00589907/35367560/3) page showing the clips.

If you could get some plastic trim tools that would be the best bet. You can get them on Ebay for a couple of pounds.
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 24 August 2012, 09:38
Thanks all of you! Here goes!!!!!
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: Mr GTD on 24 August 2012, 10:14
Thanks all of you! Here goes!!!!!

Good luck, be sure to report back!!
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 24 August 2012, 11:00
20 mins later and job done! Really pleased just got to check sd slot now.
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: ScottA on 24 August 2012, 11:15
20 mins later and job done! Really pleased just got to check sd slot now.

 :cool:
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: Jimble on 24 August 2012, 11:47
Happy days! Lifts the interior a bit doesn't it? :cool:
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: ajmoir36 on 24 August 2012, 12:24
Was going to reply with

(http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6149/6195490121_e6616f8fe2_z.jpg)

more photos here http://www.flickr.com/photos/techie_ali/sets/72157625614859967/ (http://www.flickr.com/photos/techie_ali/sets/72157625614859967/)

But since you have done it any way.  This may help any furture installers.
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: Rislar on 24 August 2012, 13:10
Excellent stuff  :cool:
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: Mr GTD on 24 August 2012, 14:38
Great stuff!!
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: Raffe on 24 August 2012, 17:04
Happy days! Lifts the interior a bit doesn't it? :cool:

Sure does, got the dealer to upgrade mine when I bought the car :cool:
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 24 August 2012, 21:57
Really pleased with the finished job. Thanks to all of the help with this as I'm a hands on novice, just glad the mrs has great patience!
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: p3asa on 24 August 2012, 22:47

Might be worth it, if there is a tech free it should only take a couple of minutes cos it won't need coding.


Would it not need coding to display the climate control if it came from a car without this?!? I'm not sure though!
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: Jimble on 25 August 2012, 00:13

Might be worth it, if there is a tech free it should only take a couple of minutes cos it won't need coding.


Would it not need coding to display the climate control if it came from a car without this?!? I'm not sure though!

Ooh now then! You might be right there, sounds like he's got away with it if that's the case.
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 25 August 2012, 11:59
No it was a plug and play, tbh I about creamed my pants when the CC images came up!
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: ScottA on 25 August 2012, 12:12
No it was a plug and play, tbh I about creamed my pants when the CC images came up!

that's a nice thought to start the day  :laugh:
Title: Re: Rcd510 - installation
Post by: Ginge 35Edition on 25 August 2012, 12:53
Thanks mate, appreciate that! Shame the mrs doesn't agree  :grin: