I just got this car and want to put in an aftermarket head unit as the whole right channel is not working. The problem I'm running into is there doesn't seem to be an aftermarket kit for the faceplate/bezel. None of the installers I've spoken with have access to one.
Does anyone know of a kit or know of someone who makes them?
Does Jag make a 'blank out' plate I could buy and alter?

 

Check out this string...

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...e2/#post466303

I did this install about 2 years ago. A bezel for an S-Type fits just fine, with a mild alteration. Read the whole string, I talk about the whole procedure including wiring.
Greg

 

oops, that links jumps to page 2... here's page 1

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...-stereo-48607/

 

Thanks so much. Since most head units have a ring to cover the gap in a face plate, I should be fine. I'm sure I can dremel out the distance I need.

I'm making the assumption that mounting the S-Type adapter in an XJ is a similar process?

 

Is this the one you installed?
If not, do you have a link? Also, can I install a double DIN radio in that space?

 

I'm totally confused by your last 2 posts. The links I sent you are my installation in my own car!! ....a 2004 XJ8. You'll see my screen name several times throughout the post.

I have no idea what you're talking about regarding the need for a dremel? The insert is already made for a double-DIN head unit, and it would beyond silly to install a single-DIN in that huge space. There's enough room in there to shove 3 head units in the space, so ya, no worries there - plenty of room for wiring, etc. If I remember right, the only modification I had to do to the insert was knocking off 2 locator pins that weren't needed - plus adding the black gasket material to the sides after installation to fill the gaps.

The whole string details how I did the install, including photos of the finished dash insert. This is actually one of the easiest installs I have ever done and am surprised others haven't done the same.

 

And yes, that's the one... you end up throwing away 90% of the stuff that comes with it.

 

I don't know why both posts confused you. The first one I miss read and thought it was 1/4" too wide not too narrow and thought I had to remove some material.

Secondly, I didn't know if it would fit a 2 DIN radio as it looks a touch narrow and I did see another post where someone said it was just a bit too narrow as well. I was wrong....but I have had the car 2 days so I'm not completely intimate with all the aspects of it.