American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Great product! With a little common sense and the directions provided I had no problem installing the new radio in my car.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Ok, this kit was required to get the 2-DIN radio installed in a 2003 Matrix, but instructions were not clear. They said to remove tabs as shown, but the illustration had all the tabs. Later, while installing the mounting screws it became obvious which tabs had to be removed.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Decent product for a universal set up.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

I love my new stereo! I really love the colors that change and my husband was thrilled that it came with everything to install it! We will definitely use Crutchfield again and refer them to our friends and family.

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mounting bracket

It worked really well after I figured out which things need to be cut off and how to cut them off. A Dremel tool with a fiber cut off wheel worked pretty good.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Perfect fit! Looks oem

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Okay, but uselss instructions

Two stars for having nearly useless instructions. Otherwise its just a cheap plastic install kit that gets the job done but doesn't feel all that sturdy. Can't someone make something better? Break the tabs off carefully or you'll break the whole thing.

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Not Exact Fit

This is not meant to fit for your car what so ever. It's meant to fit multiple cars. If your looking to get something for you car pay for the exact fit. This product is a waste of time and money. Your welcome.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Instructions are confusing but the product ultimately does the job. I installed this in a 2006 Pontiac vibe. You basically need to cut all anchor points that are not needed. Just keep the 4 tabs that match your original radio mounting points and reuse the factory screws. You can cut off the extra plastic with cutting pliers. Also, I had to remove the face-bezel form the radio to just use the faceplate of this kit. Also , I used the radio-screws that came with the radio.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Worked as described

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The adapter is sturdy, but would be better if the height was adjustable on the sides. The radio sits slightly crooked in the dash and can't be leveled out.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Work just as advertised. Fit perfectly. Saved me the headache of putting everything together.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Instructions were insufficient. Product is somewhat complex. I know there really isn't much in the way of an alternative, but dealing with the assembly and fit of this particular part was by far the most difficult part of installing my new stereo system. Shoutout to Crutchfield's outstanding customer service for helping me figure out what I needed to do when assembling (particularly what parts to snap off and what not to snap off). Once I had removed the pieces the fit of the factory faceplate remained imperfect and I had to modify it in order to create a good fit. Just make sure to assemble it after you have taken the old head unit out and don't hesitate to call someone to verify you are doing it right.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

This is essential if you want a good, clean looking install. With that said the istructions were a bit confusing with the multitude of modifications you have to make to the kit to get it to fir right. Messing with this kit took a long time. It all comes down to having the right tools on hand. Word to the wise, buy or have some end cutting pliers. These made quick work of the tabs and brackets that needed to be removed from this kit.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

This was a must have for the installation for my 2003 Vibe. if you don't have this, the installation will look terrible. This dash kit was easy to assemble and lined up perfectly with the factory screws. Don't forget to snip off the excess tabs so that the dash will go back into place correctly.

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Worked good after much head scratching.

Instructions were vague and hard to follow, but once I figured it out, it worked great.

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Instruction sheet could be better.

Worked well-once I figured it out-but be careful which tabs you cut off. Drawings and instructions are not that great. Some tabs were shown to remain but had to be cut off anyway in order for factory bezel to be reinstalled. (toyota matrix).

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

My 8 year old JVC KD-HDR60 (single DIN) car stereo receiver crapped out recently. While replacing the receiver with a larger JVC KW-R920BTS (double DIN), I needed to use a new dash mounting kit (GMK-422). The install took 1 day and was relatively easy. The GMK-422 hard plastic mounting brackets fit several cars, requiring some of the mounting tabs to be removed prior to use in a specific car. I was a little hesitant to break off the unneeded mounting tabs, but several would obstruct access to the necessary mounting tabs. But the process of customizing these mounting brackets wasn't that difficult, and it works perfectly in mounting my car stereo receiver to my car's center dash. As I have been for the past 17 years or so, my most recent car audio purchase from Crutchfield was a very satisfying experience. Thanks again!

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Ambiguous instructions

The fit is good once you compare it to the one you're taking out. The instructions are useless.

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Worked ok

Gap on left.

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Some Alteration required

Overall, I am satisfied with this kit, however there are a few drawbacks that you should be aware of. The first thing that was less than satisfactory was the instructions. They were not designed well at all. For example, the instructions will either say: "All vehicles except_____" or "Only or blank vehicles_____". The issue is they flip flop between these two categorical qualifiers and don't stick to one or the other. They should also bold and underline the ALL and ONLY. It is very important that you get the instructions right, because if you don't, you could destroy the kit. Which brings me to my next point. This kit requires physical alteration. It's not really custom made. You will need a DREMEL. The kit requires you to remove some tabs and connectors, except, they don't snap off or disconnect. OH NO. You must physically grind them off. Also even if you do grind off the ones indicated by the instructions, your mileage may vary. I couldn't fit my dash trim over the kit so I had to grind off a few more unused Tabs. It may sound like I was unsatisfied with the kit, but I am actually very happy with the end result. The kit holds my FH-720BT pioneer double Din perfectly, and looks professional from the outside. Although its plastic, I feel like the mounting hardware is enough to hold my Stereo which is lighter weight than the factory one. I recommend this kit, just don't expect to slap the pieces together and have your radio mounted in 2 minutes.

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Adapter

I found the directions a bit confusing, but after comparing the original radio and brackets to the multitude of variations available with this one, I figured it out. All in all, the final install looks just great!

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Difficult to Work With but Looks Great in the Dash

Once we got it installed, it worked well. But the instructions were terrible. It was very unclear which tabs were supposed to be cut off and which needed to stay until I put it in my dash and saw which tabs were blocking. I also broke the faceplate trying to get the tabs off and had to glue it back together. I would highly recommend using a Dremel to cut off the tabs after trying several different methods.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Directions were a little sketchy..,actually used the original side brackets.,.fit better. Did use bezel for around radio.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Too many tabs to break off for my car. And they didn't break off easy. I accidentally broke the trim ring when I found a tab I had missed. It does not for back together well at all. Luckily, the break is at the bottom, so it isn't too noticeable.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Easy peasy! Bolted right up, saves lots of time! Highly recommend!

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The finish looks OEM

Very easy install, fit my double din perfectly and the finish on this trim piece is extremely close to oem finish and color.

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Fits great

Finished install looks like it was build just for my dash.

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Easy install

Kit makes install easy and like factory in appearance when you are done

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Dash Kit went in, in a Dash!

Couldn't believe that the Dash Kit in the radio box didn't actually fit the Toyota it said it fit! Bought this one, after carefully reviewing the description. It was a perfect match, and went in with just a couple minutes' time.

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Look where your mounting is....

The instructions are hard to understand. I had to go out to the car and get in the dash and look over all the places that needed to be used. After that it was in and radio was installed.

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Great product, so-so instructions

This product secures my head unit and completely fills the opening from my stock stereo. Once I figured out which tabs to remove, it was a very simple install. I had never used a spacer like this before, and initially the instructions were very confusing. It would have been simpler to instruct me to remove the stock stereo and leave behind the tabs that correspond to those on the stock stereo. The tabs were easy to remove with a wire side cutter.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Nice kit although instructions could have been more clear.

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works great with some modification

installed in my 2006 Pontiac Vibe base model. I installed an aftermarket Android radio head unit. I did have to trim the bezel on the front to fit it only because of the size of the head unit which I think was abnormally sized. my only issue was the instructions. trimming off the extra pieces was not clear enough for my model it did list it but didn't show which pieces to trim.

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great product and fit

fits perfect in my 06 pontiac vibe

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

poorly made, very cheap, thin plastic, instructions hard to follow.

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install plate

you'll have to carfully trim the tabs that are not needed on this plastic adapter. Do a little trial and error with this and the radio and things will fit. Be careful with trimming so you dont cut too much or break the wrong section. USe a Dremel with a cutting blade and then sand the nub smooth.

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Simple Enough

Looks clean after install. There are tabs that you need to remove to fit your individual vehicle. Manual is not accurate. Use common sense. The side panels do not fit in very well so you may have to force them to snap in place. Be careful when you do this since this is just a piece of plastic.

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sucks

I wish or was easier to install

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Excellant Fit

Excellent fit to radio and vehicle,Dash panel fits tight to radio with no gap,Very happy with fit and finish.

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Dash kit

The bracket kit fits great

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Horrible instructions

The instructions are horrible!! As instructed to do, I am removing tabs but there is no indication if they are to be broken off or cut. I am afraid that the face plate will break when I try to remove those tabs. I should have know better and purchased a better kit.

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Improper screw placement

After a struggle to get all the tabs removed without breaking the plastic product, I went to mount into my Impala and the four screw holes did not align with the three screw holes in the vehicle. This is a cheap piece of plastic. If possible I recommend finding a better mounting bracket, but this probably works for a lot of the other vehicles nicely. (other than the tab removal which is a pain)

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disappointing fit and finish

Couldn't believe there was no firm connection (via a screw or bolt) from the new form, to the interior of my car's dash (2004 Grand AM)

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Works but cheaply made

Worked but cheaply made and very generic. Instructions that came with it were poorly written.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Fit great

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Universal but functional

Mounting kit is made to be used for many different vehicles, so a great deal of tab removal was necessary....instructions were confusing, but looking at how my old radio mounted, i was able to remove the unnecessary tabs pretty easily (with a dremel). Would have been stronger at the mounting points if it had closed tabs, but you're just keeping a radio in place not mounting an engine...overall good product...easy to use....

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Plain but adequate

Its an integration dash kit. Nothing fancy, but it makes it all fit nicely.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

The dash kit fit perfectly, it was flush with the dash and made the receiver look as OEM as you can get. The dash kit will need to be modified, as it comes with all possible pegs attached, you will have to cut off those you don't need for your vehicle. This was easy enough to do.

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Works

Didn't like this item but it does its job

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2005 Silverado 2500HD Crew

I'm hoping the plastic tabs that mount the deck will last. the stock stereo was secured by a metal bracket/enclosure. this kit is ALL plastic. Crossing fingers. And as noted by several other reviewers, the instructions kinda suck. Very confusing. Maybe I shoulda went to college. although the product was free with the purchase of the deck, knowing what I know now, I would've paid to get something sturdier to have the piece of mind.

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Good and Simple

This dash kit is perfect for my 97 Buick. It is designed to fit a number of makes and models. Installation was simple and quick. Highly recommended.

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Bracket

Worst instructions EVER!! If it werent for Crutchfield tech support I would never have figured out how to read these silly instructions.

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Adapter

Great, no problems

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GMK-422 Dash Kit

Nice fit and look factory.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

easy to use.

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GMK-422 Dash Kit

The kit works well but the instructions sent very useful. There were a few contradictions on which brackets to leave and which to remove. The easiest route was to hold it in the dash and decide what needed to be left. Now that it's installed though it looks really good.

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Looks Factory

Easy Install

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Install kit

Worked fine. Plastic is tough to cut when removing tabs. Worked out fine.

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Good fit

good fit

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just right

fits very well.

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trim bezel

Compatible for many models, fits great

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It worked

It was a pain in the butt, but it worked. The instructions were not real clear but with a little grit and luck I got it in and It looks factory installed.

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It works

I was reading some of the other reviews before I got this with my radio. Once you double check to see which tabs you have to keep (my truck used the A tabs), getting everything put together and installed is easy.

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GMK-422

It worked as advertised. Directions were good.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Kit worked great after I called to find out which tabs to cut off. Directions are not clear for my vehicle, so I called tech support and they emailed me a diagram specifically for my 2004 Tahoe. Was a breeze after that. Fit good in the end as well. I cut off the tabs with a small hacksaw.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Easy installation, even for a novice.

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Worked great--Looks even better!

After trimming the un-needed attachment brackets with a Dremel tool, the mounting bracket and faceplate fit like a glove. I love my new Appradio!

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Good product

Works great but directions should be more clear!

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Good looks, Bad instructions

Instructions not very user friendly as to which tabs to cut off. But after comparing to factory radio installation tabs were removed and new radio fits great.

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American International GMK-422 Dash Kit

Cut the tabs you don't need ,bolt the head unit to and it all slid right in to my 06 Silverado.

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Instructions are not clear

This model covers so many models that the instructions are confusing, I cut off the wrong tabs, luckily for me, Crutchfield has great customer service and sent me a replacement.

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poor instructions

vary poor instructions, but does work. beat to attach to unit and cut to fit opening.

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Works with lots of work

Works with almost every car in on the planet. I purchase from Crutchfield because I believe they give you the best product and the easiest installation instructions. This piece of junk came with a pictorial style instructional booklet, I wasn't certain what I needed to cut off as it turned out I needed to cut off everything. The installation of this piece of crap really makes me question future purchases from Crutchfield.

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Looks Great

Used this for a 2006 Silverado CC HD. I found that the directions were not very clear. While not a complicated device, I had to wait till I had my old deck out to figure out what tabs needed to be removed- which was almost all the tabs. It holds the deck very good and looks great. Glad it was free with my new deck.

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