chenmh1027 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Hi all, I just bought a 97 legacy outback, and want to upgrade the dash with a bad rump roast gps, cd, bluetooth,etc. Anybody can tell me how to remove the old dash and put in the new dash? If it is not too difficult, I will try it by myself. Otherwise, I will ask someone for help. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmark7 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 why change the dash all you have to do is takeoff the trim by center vents, a dbl din unit fits in the orig radio mounts so sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chenmh1027 Posted February 5, 2014 Author Share Posted February 5, 2014 why change the dash all you have to do is takeoff the trim by center vents, a dbl din unit fits in the orig radio mounts so sweet why change the dash all you have to do is takeoff the trim by center vents, a dbl din unit fits in the orig radio mounts so sweet what is dbl din? I found several dins are quite large. Something like that http://www.ebay.com/itm/GPS-7-Touch-Screen-Car-DVD-CD-Stereo-Player-Radio-HD-TV-Audio-Bluetooth-RDS-Map-/331122095919?pt=US_Video_In_Dash_Units_w_GPS&hash=item4d186a372f Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
upnorthguy Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 Where the factory radio is installed there is a little cubby below it (or above, if someone switched the radio around to get better access with the drink holder deployed). The factory radio is a "single din": "A standard automobile radio body size. A DIN radio (single DIN) measures 2x7", while a double DIN measures 4x7". When factory radio/CD players are replaced with after market units, the DIN standard ensures compatibility; however, new or altered dashboard trim may be required. See DIN and DIN connector." from http://www.pcmag.com/encyclopedia/term/60681/din-radio You can ditch the cubby, remove the single din factory radio and install a double (or "dbl" as djmark abbreviated) din device. The device in your ebay link looks like a double din. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmark7 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 use the original mounting brackets from the subaru radio 3 screws on each side hold it in the dash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djmark7 Posted February 5, 2014 Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) ok pull out cup holder 2 screws take out ash tray 2 screws on top grab vents and pull whole thing out gently, but with force, itll pop out, disconnect 4 way switch and cigarette lighter so you can remove ctr piece then unscrew radio and voila reverse to install (in a nutshell) Edited February 5, 2014 by djmark7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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