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Perfect, with minor imperfections.

Installed this into my Mazda 2, and it gets the job done. Crutchfield offers it at a great price, so the choice was obvious for me. As for the product itself, clips are included which fit onto the tabs on the underside of the dash kit which allow it to attach to your car's dash. The texture/feel is slightly different from the rest of the dash, but it feels kind of nice and sort of fits in with the rest of the dash, too. It's made of some sort of plastic which was strong enough and didn't break. The first gripe with this kit is that if you install a single DIN radio, the only slot you can use is the top one. This forces you to mount your single DIN stereo receiver in the top slot an utilize the bottom slot for the given pocket that they provide. I wish we could choose the slot we wanted to install the single DIN unit into, I would've installed mine into the bottom slot and utilized the top slot as the pocket, instead. My second gripe is that while the single DIN radio and pocket are both able to snap into place in their respective slots, they can be pulled out the front (with enough force). The system to lock the stereo into place could be improved a little bit. My third gripe is that no matter how hard I try, it doesn't align exactly with the dash. It gets pretty close, but if I look closely, I can tell that the fitting is kind of off. Wish Metra would've done better. I'd buy it again if I had to, though, considering the price and overall quality

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Great experience.

I am not a guy who tinkers with cars but between the thoroughness of what lead suggested and provided, quality of the materials, and clarity of the installation instructions. I was able to install my components and it looks professional. Thank you Crutchfield.

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2014 Mazda 2

This kit fit my Mazda 2 perfectly, it was easy to install and matched my interior.

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Metra 99-7518B Dash Kit

Easy to install, slick look, works great and the parts are in excellent condition.

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Metra 99-7518B Dash Kit

Fits good.. Not perfect Easy to install It feels durable Appearance is on the dull side-I did not try to shine it up

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Metra 99-7518B Dash Kit

Super easy to install, instructions were clear. I chose the pre wiring service and installation couldn't have been simpler.

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Metra 99-7518B Dash Kit

Great Fit, Perfect Fit, Shipped faster than an Amazon Prime Package. Packaging was great. Everything needed for a quick and easy install was provided. Couldn't ask for better service. Been a customer for over 10 years. It's amazing crutchfield keeps this level of quality and service up year after year.

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Would recommend.

The kit was easy to configure and install and for the most part fits nicely. I did notice today that the hazards and seatbelt lights do not sit quite like stock but overall I am pleased.

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Metra 99-7518B Dash Kit

Great kit to install double din radio in Mazda 2.

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Super Solid Kit

Great kit for a great price, and cheaper than on another retailer. Installation was simple, all my radio pieces fit in perfectly, and it gives the dash a much more modern and cleaner look.

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Works, but a few mods make it easier.

Works great for the Mazda2 2011-2014. The new plastic side pieces are a bit thick for the screws they include. Might want to really,. REALLY, press down on the screw driver to get a bite into the radio screw holes. Or a smart person would go get 2MM longer screws. Cut out a 35MMx35MM top rear corner of the right side (facing the front of the dash) for the rear security bracket that is pulled of the original radio. Locks the new unit in place with a 10MM bolt. I wish I had skill and time to paint the dash kit to match my spirited green M2. But alas, I'm not artsy.

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Metra 99-7518B Dash Kit

Perfect fit!!!

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Worked perfectly

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Metra 99-7518B Dash Kit

Awesome replacement for my previous dash piece. It fits snuggly and looks great in my car

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I always get good results from Metra products

For being just a simple molded plastic kit this thing is very sturdy once put together correctly. The centerpiece easily cuts out to use a double DIN chassis and the side plates hold the unit very rigidly in the main frame. This kit was specific for a Mazda 2 car and it fit all contours of the dash perfectly, it even came with new clips for the friction attachment points in the dash and the factory hazard light button snapped in perfectly to the cutout just as it was in the factory face plate. The holes for all screw attachment points were perfectly aligned I did not have to do any modifying and once placed in the dash the unit is secure and it does not rattle around at all.

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Metra 99-7518B Dash Kit

looks great in the dash, fit quite well. when using this for a double dinn be careful to cut the center bar straight back. there is a line of plastic on the back that helps lock the mounting plates in the center of the opening.

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Had to do a small amount of customization but it works like a champ and looks great.

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The company that makes these replacements are excellent everything fit perfect.

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Perfect fit for my Mazda! Made installation EASY! Looks sharp too!

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Metra 99-7518B Dash Kit

Perfect fit for a double din head unit. I like the soft textured rubberized black finish. It's nicer and more refined than the hard factory plastics so it spruces up the cabin a little bit. Hopefully the textured coating lasts. Installation was pretty easy. I snapped off the middle dividing piece for double DIN and gently sanded down what remained of the plastic tabs to clean it up a bit. Instead of using the metal brackets that came with the head unit I used the plastic ones included with the kit.

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Sony install

Used with Sony DSX-B700's odd double DIN face and single DIN "hybrid" rear chassis. Nothing to fault with this kit, came with everything I needed; used the single DIN side supports and some zip ties and the stereo secured up nicely. Did have to use my heat gun on low to remove the bowing in the stereo face double DIN trim ring. Overall: I'd use this kit again

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Metra 99-7518B Dash Kit

Could be a tighter fit! Have used two of these recently on two separate cars and both had a more than desirable gap on either upper or lower.. the choice is yours of where you hate the gap less!

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Metra 99-7518B Dash Kit

Everything fit perfect as expected from you guys everything I needed was right there in the box and the instructions were spot on.

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Perfect fit, loved that it included instructions

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Metra 99-7518B Dash Kit

Awesome!! It was so easy to use and install

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Good quality and looks nice. Would recommend.

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Fit my Mazda 2 without issue.

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Install very easy and it's a very good fit

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Good fit

Fits perfectly in our Mazda 2. No problem installing. Looks great

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Easy to use. Good manual.

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Cover fit perfectly and looks great!

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Great replacement pieces with perfect fit-up. No instructions were provided relative to removal of the Hazard Light switch panel.

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Got the job done, but leaves a lot to be desired.

Had some issues with the Single Din surround bezel and storage pocket, both arrived warped, making the installation look a little sloppy. A Crutchfield rep rectified this problem for me without any hesitation. It doesn't fit to the dash as if it was OEM and it is a painted textured black, not actually textured black plastic like the factory radio is, so it will scratch easily if you are not careful. I was able to install my Single din without cutting the rear of the dashboard, but I had to set the deck out by 1/4". To accomplish this I used the installation cage that comes with the deck, drilling holes in it and bolting the radio to it before locking it into the Dash kit by bending up the tabs. All in all, the product got the job done, and since I really don't like the look of the only other dash kit on the market for this vehicle, I have no choice but to recommend it. The factory stereo in this car sounds so bad that leaving it in was not an option for me. The fact that Crutchfield nearly gives it away with the purchase of a new car radio made it a very simple choice for me.

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Good, but not great

I may have had my expectations a bit too high when ordering this, but I was expecting the panel to match my car a bit better. My Mazda 2 (which is nothing special) has a faux-leather material on the dash and paneling. This dash kit comes in a flat matte gray/black. Does it match the car more or less? Yes, but you can very easily tell that it's been replaced from the factory dash kit. The space for the A/C controls also sticks out significantly more than the factory ones did. It doesn't inhibit use at all, but just looks tacky.

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Easy to Install

Very easy to install, had no issues whatsoever.

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Perfect

I had this installed for me and it works perfectly. Looks great too ??

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Not Good at all

I gave 2 stars because at least a solution to replace the factory radio, otherwise it looks like an unfinished product. The color is to matte. It does not line up with the vents and with the emergency button. Metra has to redesign the product. The only reason im not gonna return it because its very hard to uninstall it.

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Perfect

Purchase this radio, to replace the stock radio. The fit was prefect. The finished looked just like factory condition

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Perfect fit

This kit is a perfect fit to the dash. Easy to use. Included instructions to dismantle dadh, and it came shipped well protected.

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Fits like a factory unit.

Fits perfect and perfect factory match

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Best Dash Kit I've ever owned

When I received the package nothing was broken everything was in one piece and I mean one piece. Metra is great, their level of quality is amazing. Almost a 1 piece fit with instructions that a 10 yr old could understand. Not only did they provide instructions on how to install the dash kit they provided the instructions on how to remove the OEM one. I cannot say enough about the quality of product this person continues to provide

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perfect fit

Well worth the money, exceeded my expectations and for the bucks great deal and great product

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Metra 99-7518B Dash Kit

Fits perfectly. Replaces the stock like you're replacing the same item. Nothing was forced.

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