LEt mE cover this for U

U can KEep the Factory Head UNit INside of the 96-98 dashes
u need to buy a "T" connector from circuit City. 17 bux.

then u plug in the head unit. (U have the whole middle dash out anyways) but u do it from UNDERNEATH ie where the power outlet is. then u SLIDE it up into the dash. IT WILL FIT. then u put the new stereo in up top.

easy as pie. should take u hour or so to take dash out and get everything out and in and dash back in.

I can do whole thing in bout 20 min

ask if u need anymore help
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