Mr Cosovan

If you wanna go down the "cutting" road, you'll have to get an AC controller as the existing one is "embedded" to the main pcb board. As far as I know, they are not cheap if you get them separately(around 500$). So another way is to get an aftermarket fascia or get a second hand fascia assembly http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/162398955551?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649 You may also need a system interface kit if you want your factory BOSE amplifier create a bond with aftermarket stereo and a few cables https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CE9OY2/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=g35audiassi-20&linkCode=as2&camp=217145&creative=399369&creativeASIN=B000CE9OY2 Good luck