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I received the part and it felt very flimsy. When installing, the fit was fine. The instructions were, as another reviewer put it, written for professional installers. I had to break some tabs off to fit and nearly broke the side piece. Very cheaply made and built. But, in the end, we made it work and it looks like a part of the dash.

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Fit perfectly

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Dash Kit Review

Perfect fit, looks better than the original radio bracket.

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Was broken upon arrival, ended up using the top frame and the car's stock box underneath to keep the radio angled properly. Worked out but was a shame it didn't work 100%

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Dash kit arrived broken so I was not able to use it

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Crutchfield response on 5/21/2020

Once we saw this review, our Tech Support specialist, AJ, sent out a replacement kit right away. Whenever you encounter a problem with anything you purchase from Crutchfield, please contact our Tech Support team right away. Lifetime tech support comes with every Crutchfield purchase.

American International KIA-K1240 Dash Kit

Worked and fit decent. Easy to apply and install. If you use it on one of the options that require removing tabs, note that can be easily snapped off by grabbing them near the base with long nose pliers, twisting first to one side, and then in opposite direction. This leave you with clean snapped off surface.

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Dash kit 04 Rio

Very easy to install

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Very happy with my dash insert fit was great.

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This product worked very very well !!! It made my install a lot simpler !!!! Thanks !!!!

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Very simple to install. Came in broken but super glue helped. Looks sturdy otherwise.

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Easy installation kit. Great step by step instructions provided. A+

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Fit like a glove

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I was amazed at how simple this dash kit made installing my new radio. i took out the old one, placed the new radio into the dash kit provided, plugged the wires back, and simply slid it back into the dash. troublesome, frustrating installations of old, a thing of the past.

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Very easy install and great instructions would recommend

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Finally installed the Kenwood, KDC-BT565U followed the instructions. The way the small oval spacers sit next to the radio, the only way to make sure the spacers stay put, had to use some electrical tape. The only issue the stock radio had small screws, had to get #8 phillips head flat head bolt, 3/8 length to screw the bracket to the Kenwood, KDC-BT565U. The 4 phillips screws were not used. Overall, that #8 was the only issue. Fit and finish of the Kenwood, KDC-BT565U and the bracket were just right.

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Easy install

Made installing my receiver a snap. Instructions were spot on.

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Kia Rio Dash Kit

Worked as advertised. Easy to install although the lip where you secure the radio sleeve was still loose after installation.

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Perfect fit

Very easy install, like the extra little space to stuff phone in when in use.

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Threw it away.

Radio did not fit within bezel.

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Crutchfield response on 12/28/2015

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2006 Kia Optima install

My son and I discovered his 06 Kia Optima had an interior consistent with 2005 and earlier models. After a couple quick photos on the smart phone and an e-mail to tech support the correct adapter plate and wiring harness were shipped at no charge. With the correct products received the install went smoothly. Customer and tech support was fantastic. Thank you.

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American International KIA-K1240 Dash Kit

This install is what it says it is. Fits the vehicle perfectly.Never had a better install.Great product American International. Went so good, i think i'll do another.

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Works well with 2004 Kia Optima

Fit perfectly on my 2004 Kia Optima. Removing the different screw platforms on the sides for other car models is somewhat tedious. Just make sure all of the plastic from those extra holes is removed, otherwise the remnants can catch while you are inserting your new stereo. The kit fits in perfectly with the rest of the dashboard--it would take a keen eye to see that you not only replaced your stereo, but also the larger dash insert.

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Good stuff.

Fit and finish is great. As usual Crutchfield had the right part for my car. This is why they'll always have my business.

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Must have piece of equipment!

Used this dash kit for a JVC cd receiver on a 2003 Kia Rio. It's a life saver! Made installation soooo much easier! I had to use a razor knife to remove the very bottom trim piece to get the best possible fit, but other than that, everything was great. Very satisfied.

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Garbage

Universal kit isn't very universal. Used this in a 2003 kia spectra. Specific instructions were made for the car and they were wrong. I was told to cut a tab and I should not have. The install looks bad because now there is a gap. The kit is cheap and flimsy and very complicated. I might switch out the kit because it's so bad.

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Perfect fit and works great!

The mounting kit worked perfectly in my 2005 Kia Optima. Thank you so much

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American International KIA-K1240 In-dash Receiver Kit

Fit & finish A+. The kit made Installation of a JVC head unit super easy. The final result was a factory look with an much better stereo. The directions from Crutchfield were a big help too because of their accuracy. A perfect match-up for my 2001 Kia Sportage.

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Stero kit

It worked out great just wish there was a little door on the cubby department.

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kia kit

easy fit works well with the radio I purchased

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KIA-K1240 In-dash Receiver Kit

Fit Perfectly. Instructions were right on. Crutchfield comes thru again...as usual!!

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kenwood kmm 100u

This media reciever is well worth for the price. Had to upgrade from stock and to be honest don't ever have a cd to play so I figuered I would just use the radio and the usb and aux input. The receiver is simple to use and my stock speakers sound better than before. For the price and for what I use it for is just perfect.

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Looks great but takes some work

The finished product looks great but having to cut off three sets of alternate mounting tabs is a pain and actually figuring out how it all installs took some work.

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Good product

Fits the receiver very well

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RECEIVER KIT

Made replacing radio easier and faster

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Worked For This Dummy

Never installed a car stereo until I purchased one here. This dash kit and instructions were so simple I laughed at myself for being nervous. Fit perfect the first time, and I had to take it back out one time because I was so amazed with the speed and ease I forgot to connect the antenna. But that was my bad. This fit perfect, and was simple beyond belief to install.

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had to alter and customize the plate for it to work...

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Acceptable product overall

I could get it to work after using dremmel to cut off some excess lower lip but many may not be as handy. Manual was difficult since did not list my auto model. Get this if you are handy. Quality of look and material is fine.

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It works

I installed this in a 2006 Kia Optima, Old Body Style. It gets the job done, but the directions weren't clear to me that I had to remove certain tabs depending on my vehicle. Removing those tabs was also very difficult. It would be nice if the tabs were designed for removal, with a score line at the base of each tab or something like that. Also I'd prefer the option to close the under-pocket so it is just flush with the unit instead of open. I am glad it was free, because I wouldn't have been very pleased if I had to pay for it.

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Does it's job ... sort of.

Installing in a 99 sephia. Overall this is not a bad product. I rated it at two stars because of multiple problems resulting in items needing to be modified in addition to the already present breaking off tabs that you do not need for your specific vehicle. When all was dremeled it has a decent enough look and seems to hold my radio relatively well. Other then that I would have given this four stars had it worked correctly out of the bag reserving five stars for something that did not require me to break off multiple mounting tabs and that has a better visual apeal.

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Kia Kit

I installed it on a 2004 Kia Spectra (old body) sedan. The radio sits farther back than the stock radio does. Does not give the radio a stock look. Sits so far back that there is a gap between the radio and the instrument panel.

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American International KIA-K1240 Dash Kit

I received this product from Crutchfield when purchasing a new stereo for a 2004 KIA Optima. I have used these products in the past and have never had a problem with fitting a stereo. This one was different, really different. I believe the problem is that this one was designed to be used in six different KIA vehicles and the directions included with this product are barely adequate at best. Once installed, the new stereo is recessed further into the dash than the stock radio was and definitely looks after market. If you are looking for a stock look for your vehicle, this product is not for you.

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this fit in easy, like a glove, just had to make sure I had my deck secured to it so it didint bounce around, but other than that perfect fit and easy install!

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Fits OK, a little too pushed back

Used on my 04 Kia Optima. The kit comes with many extras/ tabs/mounts that allow the kit to fit many vehicles, and need to be removed by snapping off with pliers or slicing off as per your vehicles design (described in the manual). 1 of the 6 tabs that I had to pull off gave me 1 hour's worth of problems and another snapped too much of the plastic off, leaving me with 1 less latch. Once mounted, the CD player face is much deeper in the dash than the stock one, so now I must reach further forward to adjust volume, etc. It looks as though it is aftermarket (to a passenger, for example) and could probably blend in better by not being so recessed and hidden behind the dash flanges.

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The directions for a 2005 Sedona could've been a little more detailed. However, this kit made for a clean final install.

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Does what it's supposed to

It does the job. 5 stars if the directions for all the different models it fits was better laid out and better explained.

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Could have been packed more carefully

Great Kit / made installation easy - however, it arrived broken - had to superGlue the top square to the bottom 'pocket. We'll see how it works out in the long run. Does not look that strong.

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EASY INSTALL

easy install only recommendation is advise to cut side mounts FLUSH with side bracket if needed.

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Perfect fit!

Easy to follow master sheet, very easy installation in a 2001 Kia Rio! Done in minutes. Thanks, Crutchfield!

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Perfect Fit

Read instructions. Fits perfectly. 2002 Sedona.

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This bracket was included with my stereo purchase. A local shop installed my stereo on my 2004 Optima. They said it would have been more trouble to use this and would have left more of a reveal. They did a great install and I'm very happy I used the Pro's.

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Kia Rio Install Kit

This was a little hard to figure out - Until I decided to read the instructions. I was nervous about breaking off the mounting slots per the instructions - Once gone they are gone. But using the instructions this was very easy to set up and install in my vehicle.

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