Mit Lancer CS3 2-DIN MOD

D.I.Y Single DIN to Double DIN Conversion MOD

I bought this kit from eBay UK, cost SG$108


Brought this Single DIN Centre Bottom Bracket from JapanParts, cost SG$70


This is Mit Lancer CS3 stock Single DIN Fascia 


Remove the HU with removal key, unplug all cables
Pull out the 3 a/c knobs, unscrew 2 hidden screw and pull out the Fascia
Unscrew other 2 screws for bottom centre bracket and remove the bracket


Needed tools.
1) Brush - Clear the dust
2) Saw - To cut the a/c knob
3) File & sandpaper - To make nice and clean cutting edge
4) Cloth - To protect the Fascia from scratches


Firstly, remove the Label Sticker with care


Not thinking so much, I made my 1st cut on the Right


2nd cut on the left, which made the stock Fascia into 2 pieces


3rd cut, on the Right a/c Fascia


4th cut, on the left a/c Fascia


5th cut, on the top of a/c Fascia 


Shack! Rest for awhile and do some filing to the 3 cut side, make sure all sides are straight

6th cut, on the bottom of a/c Fascia


Now, the shape is OUT. So file file file and use sandpaper to polish polish polish

And DONE on the a/c Fascia


Take the Bottom Centre Single bracket, put the a/c Fascia and continue to do fine filing


Once done with all the filing, brush and clean up the a/c Fascia and put back the Label Sticker


NOW, is time to go back to car and install the long await a/c panel.
(Spent 4hrs relocating the a/c controller + securing the Fascia)


Done with a/c, now the Double DIN Fascia!


Metal bracket of HU. (JapanParts does not provide this bracket but eBay UK doesn't look stock)


Time for HU.


I put back my Single DIN first, now starting to hunt for DVD HU lobang.


The back cover was a sponge came together with 2DIN Fascia, dunno for wat so I use it to cover the empty pocket first


D.I.Y 2DIN MOD Project Successfully Completed!!!
Let's take a closer look on the A/C Fascia.


At night.




Total hours taken > 8 HOURS incl. lunch and rest =)
30mins > Dissembling Single DIN Fascia
30mins > 1st to 6th cutting job
2hrs > Filing and polishing with Sandpaper
4hrs > Relocating and secure a/c controller and Fascia
1hr > Assemble back HU and restore HU settings
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