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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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Hello all, I am once again a Jeep owner and new to the forums. I just picked up a 96 ZJ and am ready to start doing a few modifications. I did an extensive search for this topic but was unable to find what I need. I am looking to take out the Graphics Display Module and replace it with blank plastic (for switches) or possibly a commercial dual band radio.

My question is, can a standard "Din and half or Double Din" stereo adapter be used? If not, possibly a better solution that I am unaware of. I am unsure of the size as I have not taken mine out yet. I would love some insight into this, pictures would be awesome. Thanks again.
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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All Jeep units are double din, to the best of my knowledge.
I bought an adapter and installed a single din unit into my 01 XJ, my wife's 00 XJ, and my 03 TJ, all the same.
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mithuth
All Jeep units are double din, to the best of my knowledge.
I bought an adapter and installed a single din unit into my 01 XJ, my wife's 00 XJ, and my 03 TJ, all the same.
All Jeep head units are Chrysler stupid Din and Half.

Regardless, I think the OP is talking about the VIC, which I have no idea how large it is.
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 11:15 PM
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You guys misunderstood his question.
The info display down by the shifter is what your talking about right?
Remove it and cut out a piece of plastic and screw it in.
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 11:16 PM
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Originally Posted by 721

All Jeep head units are Chrysler stupid Din and Half.

Regardless, I think the OP is talking about the VIC, which I have no idea how large it is.
Lol my bad you knew what he was talking about.
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 11:16 PM
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I think the OP is wanting to get rid of the VIC and install a switch panel in its place, but I don't have an answer for him.
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Old Dec 26, 2011 | 11:35 PM
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^^^ I said the same thing, and odgreen's got it right. I don't think the VIC is any din size, or the space behind it very deep.

Originally Posted by odgreen89on35s
Remove it and cut out a piece of plastic and screw it in.
You could also just keep it in there and the put the switches in the VIC itself...
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Old Dec 27, 2011 | 02:01 PM
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Yea, I was looking to take out the computer thing behind the shifter. I have the budget GDM and its useless to me. I appreciate all the comments. I will do a writeup, with pics, once I have the time to tackle this project. Thanks again.
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