Pioneer MVH-P8200 head unit in '98 Corolla?

[Aksel]

First post on the forums.

I've had some experience with installing head units in my Corolla (gone through three different ones so far). My Pioneer MVH-P8200 just arrived and it appears I did not look at the dimensions correctly while ordering it. It has a wide trim that prevents it from fitting into the panel (the big plastic one that holds the center vents and clock). I already checked and the trim is by no means removable.

Barring some kind of miracle, I won't be able to fit it in there without physically cutting more space in the panel, and I don't have the tools for that. So my question is: did Toyota ever make an alternate panel by chance? One with more space? And if so, does anyone know where I could order one? I'd like to replace it as I'm almost positive my new head unit is non-returnable.

Any help is appreciated.

[fishexpo101]

As for another panel for that generation/market of Corolla - No. Overseas Toyotas had their headunits in a "pod" that sits on the dashboard, but their dashes are also different than ours.

I ran into a similar issue with my 2002 - I just cut the existing headunit trim ring to fit in the space in the center finish panel. That would look a little off in the headunit you have there. So you'll have to trim the center finish panel itself. Use a file, instead of a dremel to avoid the possibility of removing too much material by accident. Then use a dremel and buff ball to "shine" up the cut edges.

[1.8litrebeater]

A metra 99-3413 should work if you want to install it where the pocket/cup holder is. I think this is how it is installed in the prizm.