Removing Swing Radio - MK2 Fabia vRS TSi **GUIDE**

[VRS-Powered]

Tools/Parts needed :

Torx screwdriver (T20 5x100)

Car used :

2011 MK2 Skoda Fabia vRS 1.4TSi

Time needed :

About 5 minutes, shouldn't be any longer

Difficulty :

2/5 - Not difficult just a little fiddly

This is what we are starting with :

To remove the surround just get your nails under it from the left hand side of the radio and lift. It should come off easily, there will be a few clips.

Next up you'll be able to see the 4 torx screws you need to remove :

You need to use a T20 torx screwdriver :

Once these are out you should see this :

You should now be able to wriggle the stereo from side to side while pulling out :

The main ISO block is on a swing hinge and comes off easy enough, the below comes off by just pushing up the plastic clip :

Now they have been removed you should have this :

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is that, you can now fit any radio you want!

**A Quick Note**

If you put the Swing radio back in you will be greeted with this :

It will then go to a code screen, do not worry, as soon as you turn the ignition on the car should recognise the unit and you won't have to put the code in

[MartynVRS]

Nice guide

[mohare]

Will the Columbus sat nav plug directly into the original connectors

[VRS-Powered]

Nice guide

Thanks mate

Will the Columbus sat nav plug directly into the original connectors

Not too sure to be honest, I don't have one to try :(

[mystic_monkeyman]

Just curious. Does the touchscreen radio from the Octavia Vrs fit straight in the hole and work? I use to have a MK3 VW Scirocco and I miss the light that came off the radio unit. And if it does fit with no hassle would the MDI and parking censer display work? Thanks

[killy]

Will the Columbus sat nav plug directly into the original connectors

 

Yes it will  but may need coding - and the trim will fit

 

Regards

 

Mike

Edited 15 October, 2013 by killy