Newbie HU installation

ryang

Hi,
Just ordered a 2012 base + sports. Have to wait a few months before the car gets here, the anticipation is killing me. This is kind of strange to ask question this early since I don't have the car yet, but once I get the car the first thing I know I will like to do is to replace the stock HU with a Kenwood with Nav, bluetooth, steering control and backup camera. I have been reading all the HU installation threads and the videos, lot of great information and tips, so glad we have a such strong community for this car.

I am comfortable taking the dash apart and have done that with my previous cars to install plug and play accessories, however I have never done any electric work or mess with the stereos. If I get all the necessary wiring harnesses, is this a plug and play job? I see some threads indicating soldering of the wires, is that necessary? That is probably the only part that I find challenging. Am I better off hiring a professional to do the install? If so, anyone got good recommendation around mid-Michigan?

Any help is appreciated. Thanks.