Includes: Bezel and A/C Conversion Piece

The main double din bezel will take place of your factory A/C controls, this is why this kit includes the A/C relocation mount for underneath the radio, in place of your storage pocket. Here are some simple and brief instructions of the installation process...To prepare to begin installation, we recommend you first remove the negative battery terminal to reduce the risk of any accidental short outs while splicing wires. Depending on your skill level and complexity of install, I'd recommend setting aside 1-3 hours for the conversion. Recommended tools and materials includes.

• Assortment of screwdrivers

• Pliers

• Flashlight

While the install is not particularly difficult, if any part of the instructions intimidate or confuse you, we recommend the assistance of a qualified audio installation expert.

For our first step, we removed the HVAC knobs by firmly pulling straight out on them. Behind the knobs are two Phillips screws that must be removed as well. Be sure to set the knobs and screws in a safe place where they won't be lost. At this point you are ready to remove the radio bezel. To do this, carefully pry at the bottom of the bezel. As it begins to pop out, move around to each side, then finally releasing the upper tabs. Set it aside for now.

Next, remove the radio and disconnect all connections. Remove the brackets from the stock stereo, as you will need these for the new radio.

The HVAC controls are the next to be removed. There are two Phillips screws that hold it in place. Next, crawl under the dash on the driver's side and remove the climate control cables. They are located just above the accelerator pedal, and are blue and black in color. Now return top side to pull out the HVAC unit enough to remove the electrical connections on the backside, then remove the unit.

Now remove the pocket above the ashtray. This is easily done by removing the two Phillips screws on the roof of the pocket, then simply pulling out. Set this piece aside, and we are finished with removal. Now we can move on to installation. To prepare the bezels for installation, we will need to reuse the plastic tabs from the back of the OEM pieces. They can be a bit tricky to remove, and tend to shoot off when they are finally removed.  To remove them, take two right angle picks, and pry at each side simultaneously until they come off. Once removed, just snap them into place on the Orbital pieces.

The climate control labels must be removed from the HVAC bezel now. They can be removed by pushing on them from the back until enough of it has peeled up to grab it from the top. Pull gently and they will come off without much issue. Transfer them over to the piece making sure to align carefully. Slight trimming may be required which can be done with a razor and a few seconds. If you have issues with them retaining their adhesion, you may use a bit of spray glue, or you can order new ones from Mitsubishi if you desire. The climate control bezel is now ready to be installed. 

First, we'll install the HVAC control unit. You'll want to first slide the control unit into the bezel. As expected, ours fit snugly, with no loose play to be found. Take a moment to reroute the electrical connections to the pocket area. Next, install the HVAC controls into their new home by routing the climate control cables to the left side, towards the gas pedal. Next reconnect the electrical connections, pushing things back carefully and ensuring no wires are pinched. From here, slide under the dash and reconnect the cables, then check to ensure they are not obstructed or have any clearance issues. Finish this portion by reusing the two screws you removed which secured the OEM pocket to secure your HVAC control unit.

Now you're ready to proceed with the radio installation, which we will only briefly cover here due to variances in audio setups. To accommodate the larger deck, the guidance brackets must be bent slightly. We found this to be very difficult to photograph, but with trial and error you will see exactly where you need to bend, and how much. For those using a GPS navigation equipped unit, you'll need to find the vehicle speed sensor wire. This is located in the OBD2 port, underneath the driver’s side of the dash, above the gas pedal area. The wire is a white/black wire, or black/red, depending on what year vehicle you have. The wiring took the bulk of the time here.  Once you have completed the wiring, its time to mount the deck and complete the install.