Used a Metra dash kit (Gray, which doesn't come close to matching the factory gray btw) and a pioneer deck. I can't get it to go all the way in. It's stopping against something, but I can't tell what. There's a metal bracket/stiffener, but it doesn't look like it'd be in the way. The wiring is tucked nicely.

What else am I missing? Is it possible it hits something in the HVAC ducting?

I can't see or feel from underneath without pretty much pulling all the ductwork out of there...

help?

 

My fullsize does the same thing. I never found a solution for it.

 

you able to get a pic down inside where the radio goes in? I have been doing audio for years I might be able to give some input to help you out

 

Not a definite answer, but I have read that a lot of aftermarket H/U's will protrude an inch or two if you don't remove the support bracket behind the stock H/U.

 

I had a problem like this with my first gen, the RCA cables were hitting the hvac duct behind the radio.
I am guessing that is what is causing the problem, or the old radio support like stated.

 

Just done an install on a 95 and we had similar problems.

Behind the standard head unit on the lowerside is what looks like a duct, but is just used for cables (Grey plastic), above that is a fin to help hold the factory stereo in place.

We drilled holes into this grey plastic and then used cutters to get rid of the plastic. You'll also need to cut away plastic on the left corner that joins to the speedo casing and two ridges that go back to the bolt.

The aircon duct is at the top of the dash and shouldn't be messed with.

 

Pictures??

 

Unfortunately we didn't take pictures, however when I'm going to put the amp in and HD Radio I'll take some!

 

I removed the metal brace behind mine today. Radio sat nice and flush with the dash kit.

I never realized that it had a brace back there till I read it here.