Fitting a CD changer to a 2002 996

[JulesV]

Looking for a bit of advice if possible.

I have just purchased a 2002 996 Carrera 2. It is fitted with a Becker Traffic Pro but no CD changer was in the car although all of the wiring was in-situ in the boot. I have purchased a Becker 2660 CD changer as recommended in my handbook. I have plugged it in, everything works fine apart from the fact that it does not fit! I assume that it should go in the area I have photographed below:



Does anyone have any ideas what is wrong?

[thegoose]

Your photo is too zoomed in to tell, but there is usually a plastic tab that need breaking off.

[JulesV]

thegoose said:

Your photo is too zoomed in to tell, but there is usually a plastic tab that need breaking off.

Thank you, there is a plastic tab on the nearside of the boot, do I just snap it off?

[JulesV]

Tom, thank you for your call. Just before I start pulling bits off my car I just wanted to check that it is the bit I have highlighted that needs breaking off. Thanks in advance.

[JulesV]

Anyone able to clarify please?

[c2mike]

Go on, be brave and break it - it is only 996 plastic!

[mrobin33]

Have you done it yet?

[JulesV]

mrobin33 said:

Have you done it yet?

No it is just wedged in at a rather strange angle. Works though, was listening to a few Pink Floyd tunes earlier whilst sitting in Uckfield High Street.

[c2mike]

Please just put us all out of our misery and break that stupid plastic!

[mrobin33]

Tough decision - don't rush it. Maybe use a Stanley knife to get a clean edge, then you can glue it back to retain full resale value. I for one would be put off buying a 996 with a broken tab.