Saturn Vue Audio?

galpin4 · 02-24-2006, 08:35 AM

Hey, I was wondering whether i can take the stock stereo out of my vue and replace it with a different unit like an alpine? Does it matter whether i get the premium system in the car?

Car specs:
2006 Saturn Vue Red Line

Cliffy · 02-24-2006, 01:28 PM

Should be able to replace a stereo in any car, regardless of make or model. Some systems wont plug straight in though. Also as it's a new car, you'll probably have to buy a facia that fits around the stereo to make it look as if it was supposed to be fitted to the car. It's not essencial, but it'll look alot nicer!

thunderbird1100 · 02-24-2006, 06:34 PM

As cliffy said you can change the head in any vehicle, just more difficult in some than others. Most newer vehicles need a dash kit to "mold" an aftermarket HU into the factory center console. Is this a picture of what your cneter console looks like (2006 vue, but it's not the redline so i dont know)...

If so you might be in luck. It looks like you can fit a double din unit in there just fine. But if you want a single din HU (Alpine currently only makes single DIN to my knowledge) you will need a double din to single din adapter for your car.

For instance here's an aftermarket double din HU installed in an SE-R...