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Message: <blockquote data-quote="trebor3170" data-source="post: 1447943" data-attributes="member: 23077">Damn, I didn't realize my dash was that dusty, even has cobwebs, LOL<img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite5" alt=":confused:" title="Confused    :confused:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":confused:" />. Anyway, I want to let you know what I did wrong, so that anybody who wants to use this kit doesn't make the same mistakes I did, the most time consuming part of this job should be the wiring. Use magnetic drivers, I still have one screw rattling around in my console somewhere. The biggest issue I had, was the Metra instructions aren't clear as to how the brackets need to located on the radio. In the instructions, it looks like the top edges of the brackets and radio should be flush, that is wrong, the bracket should be about 1/8 inch below the top of the radio. I wasted way to much time enlarging holes, and drilling new ones, trying to get the top edges flush. When the brackets are in the proper place, the holes line up. After you have the brackets on your radio, before doing anything else to the faceplate, install the clips and test fit the radio to the faceplate. It should be centered in the opening, and the brackets should be tight against the back of the faceplate. If not loosen the screws and adjust. After this is right, the rest is just follow the instructions. I used a razor saw to cut off the ears in the opening, I think one of the "jab" saws, that uses a hacksaw blade, would work also. The plastic of the dash is a very ridged reinforced plastic, so do drill pilot holes for the screws. Happy installing <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite8" alt=":D" title="Big Grin    :D" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":D" /></blockquote>