Replace 2001 X5 in dash tape deck with CD player?

[UKenGB]

Originally Posted by Tom G.

The hole is not DIN sized, an installation kit will be needed for DIN-sized radios:

Well, that's just a front fascia so the W X H could still be the same. But that's not important right now...:-)

What happens if you push a CD player into the slot behind a Nav screen? You say it won't fit, I'm trying to establish why. I'm certain the W X H is the same (whether DIN sized or not), so is it the depth? Is the CD unit simply too long/deep so it sticks out the front and the nav screen cannot be fitted? How 'too long' is it?

I'd like to find way to make it fit if possible. First thing is to get hold of the CD player and have a look. Anyone have one of these they don't want?

[Mack7]

I saw a post a while ago where a guy replaced the tape deck with a DVD player, I have been looking all over the place and can't find it now!

[francoE38]

hold on
here you go
16:9 screen. Trashed the cassette and put in a 1/2 DIN DVD player. SWEET!!!

[Mack7]

Thanks franco

[diegosan619]

hey i have taken out my Cd play in mine, and added a custom flat panel with Navigation,Sat Radio,Bluetoothe,and Ipod & Tv all in one. So the answer is it can be done...diegosan619out !!