Hi All

It's probably been done to death.

But is it easy to take the stereo out of the new Octavia II vRS.

Do I need any special tools?

Thanks

Kevin

Nope, unless you consider a set of torx adaptors special.

It is very easy to remove.

Grasp the silver trim surrounding the stero at the bottom - just above the ash tray.

Gently pull it out and the clipped silver trim will come off to leave 4 screws holding in the radio.

Remove these, unplug the huge connector and the stereo is out.

You can buy a complete DIN replacement kit from Skoda for £51, as you need a wiring converter from CAN to ISO (Std car audio).

There are some good instructions with pictures from vRSTU on here if you have a look

As twonks says and there are some pics here - Octavia-vRS.com - OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone Install

Cheers Guys

I'm not changing the head unit. I just need to get to the back of it to install the Parrot bluetooth thingy into the ISO connectors.

Ta

Kevin

I assume you mean Quadlock and not ISO.

The OctyII uses the new variant of connector called Quadlock and not the traditional ISO Black/Brown ones.

when you go to put the screws back in, be aware if you drop them they fall into the stereo, it might be worth while putting a thin bit of cardboard in the gap so if you do lose the screw you wont lose it into the stereo.

when you go to put the screws back in, be aware if you drop them they fall into the stereo, it might be worth while putting a thin bit of cardboard in the gap so if you do lose the screw you wont lose it into the stereo.

Or using a magnetic screw driver :P:thumbup:

I assume you mean Quadlock and not ISO.

The OctyII uses the new variant of connector called Quadlock and not the traditional ISO Black/Brown ones.

The parrot kit is ISO, but I have got the ISO converter cables from Parrot for the Octavia II. So fingers crossed it should work.

The new RS doesn't arrive until next Friday. I can't wait.

Beware that you will also probably need to swap over the CD changer and aux in connectors to the new quadlock as well as I understand that they do not carry through the parrott loom.

The parrot kit is ISO, but I have got the ISO converter cables from Parrot for the Octavia II.

Oh dear.

Try the search and you'll find a longish thread covering the woes of another owner with this setup. I think he did it in the end so you might get some top tips.