How to take out a radio?

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Mon 26 Apr 2004 17:54
How to take out a radio? - Gazza
I have a Blaupunkt head unit. I need to pull the unit out so I can plug in my cd changer. I do not have the extractor and I do not fancy buying one as I'll only use it once. Would you know if there are any home-made device that can pull out a radio? (Paper clips, wires, etc.)
Thanks, Gazza
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Mon 26 Apr 2004 19:34
How to take out a radio? - kithmo
If you're talking about the 2 u-shaped pullers as used for most stereos, they're only £1.50 a pair from accessory shops.
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Mon 26 Apr 2004 20:06
How to take out a radio? - Dynamic Dave
they're only £1.50 a pair from accessory shops.


If you don't want to go to that expense, 4 terminal screwdrivers (one shoved down each hole) or cut up a wire coathanger and shove down each hole. Stick finger in cassette door and pull stereo from dash.
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Mon 26 Apr 2004 20:48
How to take out a radio? - Altea Ego
This is one of those jobs where given the right tool it really is easy, and at £1.50 its money very well spent. Just changed Nicolles cassette for a cd and it took 5 minutes

Buy the tools
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Tue 27 Apr 2004 12:31
How to take out a radio? - Mapmaker
Welding rod is about the right gauge. Bent into a U-shape it will do the job nicely for you. (Have a look at a radio that's not in the car first, so as to work out how the clips work; you'll find it much easier then!)
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