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SiBradbury · Nov 7th, 2006, 06:36 PM

I've sold my ipod cradle and no-holes dashmount bracket because my ipod now lives in the glove box.

I removed it today and thought some of you might find it useful if I photographed the process for those of you who want to install one.
These brackets hold phone holders, ipod cradles, sat navs etc and they're really neat and dead useful.

(Because I was removing the bracket and not fitting it, i just reversed the picture order which is why you'll see the bracket fitted halfway thru!)

Fitting an aftermarket headunit requires basically the same process carried out on both sides if anyone fancies tackling that job!

THE FOLLOWING WAS CARRIED OUT ON A 2002 MINI

Remove the screw at the base of each cup holder...

Pull out the mirror adjuster (this may require a little force) and remove the two screws hiding under it...

Becareful not to lose these little clips. They sometimes fall of the mirror adjuster when you remove it but a magnetic screwdriver will retreive the little blighters!

Undo the two Torx-head screws in the downtube...

The entire centre console will lift up now allowing a lot more movement and a bit of jiggling around will release the downtube so you can gain access to....

....the 2 left hand screws holding your headunit in (or holding the fascia adaptor in the case of an aftermarket head unit)

Fit the bracket under the screws, and re-fit everything back together.

Hey presto!

This took me under fifteen minutes and is really easy. And yes, my car does need valeting!

Hope this is handy for someone!

Simon

hyperbluejames · Nov 7th, 2006, 06:47 PM

quality! cheers for that, really helpful

SiBradbury · Nov 7th, 2006, 06:49 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by hyperbluejames (original)

quality! cheers for that, really helpful

No probs! The road outside my work is closed so the shop isn't exactly busy at the moment! I was removing the thing anyway and had my 3megapixel Nokia to hand and 15 mins to kill......

Adam81 · Nov 7th, 2006, 06:55 PM

Cheers simon !!!

I will sort it as soon as it arrives doesnt look that hard !

Adam

SiBradbury · Nov 7th, 2006, 06:57 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by Adam81 (original)

Cheers simon !!!

I will sort it as soon as it arrives doesnt look that hard !

Adam

Told you it was easy Adam! (Adam bought the bracket and cradle from me)

I only needed a phillips screwdriver and two Torx drivers (can't remember what size tho sorry!)

Nov 7th, 2006, 06:36 PM	#1
SiBradbury "I'm kind of a big deal" My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wirral Local Time: 03:31 AM Posts: 1,160 Offline	HOW TO: Fit a 'no holes' dash mount bracket (with pics!) I've sold my ipod cradle and no-holes dashmount bracket because my ipod now lives in the glove box. I removed it today and thought some of you might find it useful if I photographed the process for those of you who want to install one. These brackets hold phone holders, ipod cradles, sat navs etc and they're really neat and dead useful. (Because I was removing the bracket and not fitting it, i just reversed the picture order which is why you'll see the bracket fitted halfway thru!) Fitting an aftermarket headunit requires basically the same process carried out on both sides if anyone fancies tackling that job! THE FOLLOWING WAS CARRIED OUT ON A 2002 MINI Remove the screw at the base of each cup holder... Pull out the mirror adjuster (this may require a little force) and remove the two screws hiding under it... Becareful not to lose these little clips. They sometimes fall of the mirror adjuster when you remove it but a magnetic screwdriver will retreive the little blighters! Undo the two Torx-head screws in the downtube... The entire centre console will lift up now allowing a lot more movement and a bit of jiggling around will release the downtube so you can gain access to.... ....the 2 left hand screws holding your headunit in (or holding the fascia adaptor in the case of an aftermarket head unit) Fit the bracket under the screws, and re-fit everything back together. Hey presto! This took me under fifteen minutes and is really easy. And yes, my car does need valeting! Hope this is handy for someone! Simon

Nov 7th, 2006, 06:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
Adam81 MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: North East Local Time: 03:31 AM Posts: 136 Offline	Cool Cheers simon !!! I will sort it as soon as it arrives doesnt look that hard ! Adam

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Nov 7th, 2006, 06:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
hyperbluejames Ashes and dust Maximus! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 03:31 AM Posts: 654 Offline	quality! cheers for that, really helpful

Nov 7th, 2006, 06:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
SiBradbury "I'm kind of a big deal" My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wirral Local Time: 03:31 AM Posts: 1,160 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by hyperbluejames (original) quality! cheers for that, really helpful No probs! The road outside my work is closed so the shop isn't exactly busy at the moment! I was removing the thing anyway and had my 3megapixel Nokia to hand and 15 mins to kill......

Nov 7th, 2006, 06:57 PM	#5 (permalink)
SiBradbury "I'm kind of a big deal" My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Wirral Local Time: 03:31 AM Posts: 1,160 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Adam81 (original) Cheers simon !!! I will sort it as soon as it arrives doesnt look that hard ! Adam Told you it was easy Adam! (Adam bought the bracket and cradle from me) I only needed a phillips screwdriver and two Torx drivers (can't remember what size tho sorry!)

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