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Originally Posted by Codeman

Installed mine this morning, took just over an hour to complete.

Sadly my camera batteries died during the dash removal (wife left the camera on over night ), so I didn't get hardly any pictures.

The install is very simple.
Follow AztekzRpurty's thread w/ pictures to see how to pull the dash out. Then follow the instructions that come with the PAL to complete the install.

Like I said, I finished the install in about 75 minutes. Then took it to the dealer to run the Tech 2 programing since I have XM, and that took about another 15 minutes.

If anyone wants, I can scan and upload the instructions from work on Monday. But really, there isn't much too it beyond the removal of the dash, and the referenced thread above covers that very well.

In regards to the performance of the unit, I am very pleased with it. The sound quality is excellent (though using the aux-in wasn't bad before) and once you get familiar with how the interface works, it is easy to use.

Good to hear. Now I just have to bite the bullet and buy an iPod (I have a Creative MP3 player right now) and this PAL unit.

Is the $131 price a decent price, or is the way you got yours open to all? Having to dump all this money to replace my MP3 to get something to work better with the car isn't my top priority right now. I'd rather save the money and put it towards the car in other ways... but it's dangerous looking at my players screen and driving!

	rlhammon Founding Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: West side of Michigan	Quote: Originally Posted by Codeman Installed mine this morning, took just over an hour to complete. Sadly my camera batteries died during the dash removal (wife left the camera on over night ), so I didn't get hardly any pictures. The install is very simple. Follow AztekzRpurty's thread w/ pictures to see how to pull the dash out. Then follow the instructions that come with the PAL to complete the install. Like I said, I finished the install in about 75 minutes. Then took it to the dealer to run the Tech 2 programing since I have XM, and that took about another 15 minutes. If anyone wants, I can scan and upload the instructions from work on Monday. But really, there isn't much too it beyond the removal of the dash, and the referenced thread above covers that very well. In regards to the performance of the unit, I am very pleased with it. The sound quality is excellent (though using the aux-in wasn't bad before) and once you get familiar with how the interface works, it is easy to use. Good to hear. Now I just have to bite the bullet and buy an iPod (I have a Creative MP3 player right now) and this PAL unit. Is the $131 price a decent price, or is the way you got yours open to all? Having to dump all this money to replace my MP3 to get something to work better with the car isn't my top priority right now. I'd rather save the money and put it towards the car in other ways... but it's dangerous looking at my players screen and driving!