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The problem with the 453 is the design of the standard stereos. They are a single DIN body with a double DIN face. That’s an incredibly rare layout which seriously limits the aftermarket stereos you can fit.
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Currently you are limited to 3 original fitment aftermarket options.
Alpine INE-W997D stereo with the surround in either white (KIT-W997SMTW) or black (KIT-W997SMTB)
![](/wp-content/uploads/smartsound/453/singledin/alpine.jpg)
The problem with this setup was the cost. Generally in excess of £1200.
The next option is some no name Chinese brand thing that’s usually on eBay.
![](/wp-content/uploads/smartsound/453/singledin/chinese.jpg)
It doesn’t need a surround as it’s designed to be a direct replacement. It also will not work if you have the JBL extended sound pack. It’s an Android system so it’s a bit clunky. At the time of writing, these are only about £260 on eBay. Search smart wifi 453 android.
Lastly there’s the Pioneer EVO62DAB and EVO64DAB, which is the best option of the 3.
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Fitting can be found here.
Opening Up Your Options
The standard aperture is a single DIN stereo with a double DIN face. If we could change the surround to just give a single DIN, the options are far greater. The only limits you have are that it must be single DIN and must push into a cage. If it doesn’t push into a cage, you’ll have to get inventive with regards to fixings.
First example for options is this unit. For the stereo and the single DIN surround was about £200.
![](/wp-content/uploads/smartsound/453/singledin/singleadapter13.jpg)
Secondly, this option including the single DIN kit was about £140.
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Single DIN Surround
Luckily, there is a single DIN kit. It is about £70 for the kit though. Part numbers are listed further down the page. Remove your stereo and remove the 2 lower torx screws in the stereo surround.
![](/wp-content/uploads/smartsound/453/singledin/singleadapter1.jpg)
Then remove the 2 upper Torx screws.
![](/wp-content/uploads/smartsound/453/singledin/singleadapter2.jpg)
The surround can now be removed…
![](/wp-content/uploads/smartsound/453/singledin/singleadapter3.jpg)
…leaving a hole in the dash.
![](/wp-content/uploads/smartsound/453/singledin/singleadapter4.jpg)
This is the single DIN conversion. It’s actually 3 pieces.