Alpine CD changer to boot

BlueTrophy · 5th February 2013, 18:13

Hi folks,

Ever since I got my ZT I have been frustrated that the car is lovely and big but my Alpine CD changer takes up the entire glovebox

So I decided to move it to the boot. Behind the head-unit I found the cable that connects the HU to the changer is around 5 metres long (no exaggeration) and neatly tied up with tape. I've unhooked this and found I could relocate the changer to a trailer should I so wish. The changer was in the glovebox held in with double-sided tape.

I've had a thorough rummage and look at Rimmer Bros and I've concluded I need XQU000410 to mount the thing in the boot and also the brackets for the changer itself. My question is - whereabouts in the boot is the changer supposed to be mounted. I couldn't find a definitive answer anywhere.

Thanks!

babrat61 · 5th February 2013, 19:54

Hi. If your ZT is a tourer then the CD unit is mounted behind a removeable trim panel on the RHS Just to the rear of the inner wheelarch. I am not sure if the same applies to Saloons.
I have owned my ZT-T from New (2003) and I am about to replace the unit for the 3rd time!! Seems the moisture content in the wheel arch area must affect the unit and destroy it...at least in my car!

BlueTrophy · 5th February 2013, 20:05

Thanks for the info! It's a saloon (should have said really) and there is a carpet bit there and a bit for what looks like where the GPS drive would go.

Duotone · 6th February 2013, 07:39

Here is a "how to" . probably the easier option, rather than buying the bracket and changer cover.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...t=changer+boot

The left picture shows a sat nav unit fitted to the right side of the boot, a cd changer would be fitted in the same place.

This shows the bracket that holds the changer. you woul also have to purchase a cover for the right side of the boot, it has a cut-out and is shaped to fit around the changer.

Dave T

BlueTrophy · 6th February 2013, 07:54

Top man, exactly what I was after. Cheers

5th February 2013, 18:13	#1
BlueTrophy Loves to post Volvo V50! Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Blazingsmoke Posts: 440 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Alpine CD changer to boot Hi folks, Ever since I got my ZT I have been frustrated that the car is lovely and big but my Alpine CD changer takes up the entire glovebox So I decided to move it to the boot. Behind the head-unit I found the cable that connects the HU to the changer is around 5 metres long (no exaggeration) and neatly tied up with tape. I've unhooked this and found I could relocate the changer to a trailer should I so wish. The changer was in the glovebox held in with double-sided tape. I've had a thorough rummage and look at Rimmer Bros and I've concluded I need XQU000410 to mount the thing in the boot and also the brackets for the changer itself. My question is - whereabouts in the boot is the changer supposed to be mounted. I couldn't find a definitive answer anywhere. Thanks!

5th February 2013, 19:54	#2
babrat61 Regular poster MG ZT-T and MG ZT260SE Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Darlington Posts: 75 Thanks: 3 Thanked 14 Times in 7 Posts	Hi. If your ZT is a tourer then the CD unit is mounted behind a removeable trim panel on the RHS Just to the rear of the inner wheelarch. I am not sure if the same applies to Saloons. I have owned my ZT-T from New (2003) and I am about to replace the unit for the 3rd time!! Seems the moisture content in the wheel arch area must affect the unit and destroy it...at least in my car!

5th February 2013, 20:05	#3
BlueTrophy Loves to post Volvo V50! Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Blazingsmoke Posts: 440 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Thanks for the info! It's a saloon (should have said really) and there is a carpet bit there and a bit for what looks like where the GPS drive would go.

6th February 2013, 07:39	#4
Duotone This is my second home 75 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 8,432 Thanks: 176 Thanked 907 Times in 716 Posts	Here is a "how to" . probably the easier option, rather than buying the bracket and changer cover. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...t=changer+boot The left picture shows a sat nav unit fitted to the right side of the boot, a cd changer would be fitted in the same place. This shows the bracket that holds the changer. you woul also have to purchase a cover for the right side of the boot, it has a cut-out and is shaped to fit around the changer. Dave T

6th February 2013, 07:54	#5
BlueTrophy Loves to post Volvo V50! Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Blazingsmoke Posts: 440 Thanks: 6 Thanked 15 Times in 15 Posts	Top man, exactly what I was after. Cheers