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oldpostbob1



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United Kingdom 2012 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Orkney Grey
Alpine 133BT
Hi,

I have been offered an Alpine 133BT from a 2016 Defender.

I have a 2012 Defender with the standard radio / cd player.

I have removed this but the "sleeve" for the Alpine does not seem to fit into the slot.

Is there an existing sleeve to remove or do I have to butcher the existing (which I don't want to do)
to make the new sleeve fit.

Can't seem to find anything from anyone else having a problem so am I missing something.

Any help greatly appreciated.
Post #954135 31st May 2022 8:39am
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skidrov



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If it's like mine, there are spring steel clips on the vertical inner edges of the opening for the radio. These can be carefully prised out, and then an Alpine sleeve will fit.

Will confess this took me a couple of goes to realise... ☺️ They're hard to see...
Post #954141 31st May 2022 9:11am
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oldpostbob1



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Thanks I'll have a closer look.
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jpboost



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If you're still stuck, some pictures would help me (and probably others) get our heads around the question.

I expect there's an original sleeve (or cage) to remove. There was when I did mine.

Best of luck

Thanks
Jon
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oldpostbob1



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Jon,

Thanks for the reply - I will have a closer look and hopefully there will be a cage / sleeve as you say.

I'll let you know how I get on.

Thanks again.

BOB
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Gasket



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There's some pieces to pry out that may still be there and some finishing with a file according to the LR 133BT installation manual: https://www.defender2.net/gallery/albums/u...DE0060.pdf

I know when I fitted mine, the alpine cage was incredibly tight in the hole and had to be eased very slightly with a file.
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skidrov



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Yep, the items on p.1 box 4 of the guide that Gasket posted are what I encountered!
Post #954252 31st May 2022 11:22pm
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