HELP! How do I remove my radio?

Post Fri Feb 27, 2009 2:32 pm

I've removed and fitted 100s of car stereos but banging my head against a wall with this one.

Blaupunkt Hamburg radio, I don't want to damage it as its the original MW/LW radio from early 80s which came with the car and is fully working and complete.

Does anyone have experience of removing these? Preferably without ripping apart the dash.

Thanks in advance.

Paolo.

Post Fri Feb 27, 2009 9:55 pm

does it have two small holes at each corner, as if this is the case you will need the correct radio removal keys

Post Sat Feb 28, 2009 12:51 pm

Alex wrote:does it have two small holes at each corner, as if this is the case you will need the correct radio removal keys

Hi Alex, thanks for the reply. Hole free fascia unfortunately. I've attached a picture below. Just scared of bending/breaking something if I try forcing it.

Cheers, Paolo.

Post Sat Feb 28, 2009 2:21 pm

get a small flathead and prise each side slowly out. be very carefull,

have a look where the clock goes, can you see a clip on the side of the radio? i have taken a lot of radios out using the flathead method, as long as you are very carefukll there is noreason why you should damage anything.

Post Sat Feb 28, 2009 5:37 pm

asmith88 wrote:get a small flathead and prise each side slowly out. be very carefull,

have a look where the clock goes, can you see a clip on the side of the radio? i have taken a lot of radios out using the flathead method, as long as you are very carefukll there is noreason why you should damage anything.

Managed to get it removed today, patience, screwdrivers of all sizes, cut knuckles.

Strong non-sprung metal clips hold it in place.