removal of stereo

**armoured farmer** · 16th October 2005, 10:15

my bruv is trying to replace his standard stereo with an after market sony,whoever he can't get the old one out.
he has removed the allen keys and removed the switches around and also removed the heating panel below..He can't seem to be able to remove stereo from cage, any ideas please.Had mine replaced in shop ,so i have no idea..
many thanks...

**philzi** · 16th October 2005, 11:24

My understanding is you remove the allen bolts and then use the Double DIN keys (or a pair of normal ones bent to fit or maybe an old coat hanger) and the radio will be able to be removed without the lengths your brother has gone to!

**Jamie** · 16th October 2005, 11:24

Need to go to halfrauds and get the "double din stereo removal tool"..... its like a piece of coathanger wire bent into a U and releases the 4 catches in each of the holes simultaneousley. when inserted into the holes on either side push the tools away from the centre and and pull.

If i've confused you let me know.

**armoured farmer** · 16th October 2005, 11:29

sorted many thanks

**Brake buster** · 16th October 2005, 12:12

you can ( and i have done ) bend a single din removal tool to fit the double ( well 1.5 din cuz thats what it is ) stereo facia

a small tip, get a small bit of insulation tape or masking tape around the holes, it will stop you from scratching the unit with the removal tool,

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