DIY: Changing the Head Unit in an xB

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First off, you need three tools a philips screwdriver, and a pair of wire strippers, and a set of crimpers...

Purchase a new Headunit...

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Superfa1/thursday%2010-19/thursday10-19026.jpg

a head Unit Dash Kit (from metra of course)

*note, pic is a bit older, but the dash kit is always reuseable*

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Superfa1/new%20radio/newradio005.jpg

Attach the wiring harness that you got from metra as well

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Superfa1/thursday%2010-19/thursday10-19031.jpg

**Note, See this thread... you have to attach the powered antenna wire***
http://www.totallylostit.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1139

Next slide new headunit into Dash Kit

step inside the car, and remove the center section of the dash that houses the AC controls by pulling the two outside knobs off, removing the two screws there, and pulling the face off... then unplugging the three wiring harnesses (one is gray, two are white) from it and set it aside... locate the 4 screws that hold the radio in place, pull the factory radio out and then unplug it... then plug your new head unit in and see if she works

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e336/Superfa1/thursday%2010-19/thursday10-19034.jpg

then all you have to do is put your center cover piece on **make sure to re connect the 3 wiring harnesses** and then crank up the tunes