Removal of support brace behind radio to install deeper one

[Dinkw]

Has anyone had to do this? I did it today and now Im concerned.

 

[Drumscum]

What is your main concern? I work in car audio/video and have performed many installs that require taking out that support including my own vehicle...however theres a right and a wrong way in doing it, lemme know if i can be at help

 

[JKmotorsports]

I had to remove it on mine when installing my D3. I fabb'ed up and welded a new bracket to allow me more depth, but even w/out it, you shouldn't have any problems.

 

[Gordo]

yeah i did it too also have the pioneer d3. just took some pliers and prayed for it to be squared. came out alright but no issues.

 

[Drumscum]

when taking it out try not to send a ton of vibration through out your dash...example: an installer i knew awhile back decided to just bang the living day lights out of that bracket with a hammer and screw driver = resulted in other damages including many illumination lights that were no longer working! My tool of choice on this job is a dremel w/ the hand attachment - allows you to get in and make a nice clean cut

 

[01 suburban ls]

Has anyone had to do this? I did it today and now Im concerned.

I did it and now my spare tire rattles.

Actually I have an 01 and did the dual din dash conversion. I had to cut that bracket and a couple other things. Two years later and no problems.