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36. Mobile phone holder base
E:2023.09.24 / W:20230923←16
35. Bluetooth head unit
Entry:2023.09.17 / Work:2023.09.16

I replaced the genuine audio head with a 1DIN size Bluetooth head unit. For a long time, I only used the car to go shopping around the neighborhood on weekends, so I leaved it as the original unit. For the past few years, I've been listening to music on a genuine FM radio by plugging a Bluetooth transmitter into a cigarette lighter socket and connecting my iPhone, but the noise gets louder when I turn up the volume.
Previously, I thought my Bluetooth head unit was broken, so I bought a new one to replace it, but it turns out it wasn't. I remembered that, so I decided to replace the original unit with the one I had in storage.
I obtained the outer panel for the factory option 2DIN navigation system, which is necessary for replacing the head unit. At the same time, I got the special metal fittings, connection harness, spacers to fill the gaps on the left and right sides, and a 1DIN size storage box.
As for the replacement work, it was easy to complete, requiring only a little force to remove the panel and no machining required.
I thought about replacing the speakers, but after replacing the head unit and adjusting the sound quality, the sound was good, so I will continue to use it as is for the time being.
As for the replacement work, it was easy to complete, requiring only a little force to remove the panel and no machining required.
I thought about replacing the speakers, but after replacing the head unit and adjusting the sound quality, the sound was good, so I will continue to use it as is for the time being.

The hands-free microphone is fixed to the base of the wiper switch lever. The movement of the lever was not obstructed and fit neatly.

Remove the genuine head unit and fix the 1DIN Bluetooth head unit, storage box, and left and right spacers together.

The outer panel containing the air conditioner vent can be removed by pulling it forward. When I opened the glove box, I could put my hand on the bottom left corner, so I pulled it out from there.
34. Wash and polish
E:2023.07.09 / W:2023.07.09
33. Curb Indicators
E:2022.12.04 / W:2022.12.04
32. ESSE friends Meeting 202209
E:2022.09.25 / W:2022.09.25
31. Center armrest
E:2022.08.21 / W:2022.08.20
30. In/Out Digital thermometer
E:2022.08.08 / W:2022.08.08
29. 7th vehicle inspection
E:2022.03.19 / W:2022.03.19←01.16
28. Replaced side grand effects
E:2021.05.05 / W:2021.05.03←04.29
27. Front fender extension plate
E:2021.05.03 / W:2021.05.02
26. Rear wheelhouse liner
E:2021.04.17 / W:2021.04.11
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