Sony XAV-AX5550D - Install into a VW T4

I wanted to have a double din head unit in our VW T4 Siouxsie. However I didn't want to cut the strengthening bar that goes across the dash. Having had a couple of T4's now I have had a couple different solutions mostly from Chinese suppliers but they never worked really well. I stumbled on a post about this Sony unit a little while ago and decided it could be the perfect solution. It also had Android Auto which was something I also wanted.
In this video I will take you through the unboxing and the complete install including the things that didn't go so well. I also add a couple of USB sockets one in the glove box and one in a switch blank on the dash.
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00:00 - Start
00:29 - Unboxing the Sony head unit
02:01 - Removing the old stereo
04:32 - Removing the control surround
05:08 - Test fit using the original cage
08:54 - Measuring the plastic trim
09:14 - Cutting the plastic trim
09:47 - First fit of the head unit
10:09 - Should I use the double din cage?
11:07 - Glove box USB
12:13 - Handbrake cable solution
13:17 - Microphone
14:00 - USB dash power
14:40 - Wiring the USB socket
15:24 - The USB Cable has arrived
15:39 - Making a template
16:14 - Thanks to the guys that influenced me doing this
16:37 - USB hot knife
17:01 - Final install
18:26 - Head unit first startup
19:49 - Final thoughts
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