Audio Removal

[Brombear]

Hi guys,

No, not that again you may be thinking, but well I am halfway through, have already removed the clips, thanks to the explanations here. But now I am stuck in pushing the two removal pullers in. I get them in so the long rectangular hole nearly is hidden by the radio but that's it, no matter how much I whiggle or push. What am I doing wrong ?

Matthias

 

[Xcentric]

Are you saying they won't go in far enough or they go in but don't grab? Wish I could find mine to refresh my memory. As I recall, you face the part you hold on to OUTWARD, slide them in and you will feel the bent piece click into the side of the head unit. Nothing tricky as I recall.

It sounds like you are not pushing the tools in far enough. Push them all the way in.

Here's a pic of the unit. Maybe this will will help. http://bit.ly/123Bb5b

 

[Brombear]

When I Look at it I think it should slide in deeper but there is a resistance and the tools start to bend.Its not the first time I am doing audio stuff, but of course I don't want to damage the radio because of my dumbness. Patience is everything

How much Space is between the bent part of the Tool and the rack when it's in ?

 

[Xcentric]

Not much space as I recall. The tool goes almost all the way in. I don't think you can damage anything on the sides of the head unit. But, you should not have to use force.

 

[RALPHIE]

You may not be on the outside of the radio...

 

[Brombear]

That was one of my thoughts. Will double check that.

 

[fjpikul]

Brom, Ralphie is absolutely right. You somehow have the prongs of the removal tool out of the slot. Slowly withdraw them completely and re-seat them in the proper groove. they should slide in easily and you should hear a faint click as the tines release.

 

[Xcentric]

Bist du ein Brombeer Selbstpflücker? Oder, nur ein Brombeer? :lol

 

[Brombear]

Nee, ich bin ein Brombär, eine Kreuzung aus einem Brummbär und einer Brombeere !

 

[Brombear]

Ok, found my error, thanks for pointing that out. Left did get in easily but right ? It's like there is not enough space or that I am pushing against the console. Seems not to be my day ...

Have to admit that i never had Problems getting a radio out of a car ...

 

[Brombear]

Ok, Problem was this small Penükel (a German Word for something that doesn't have a Real Description, but is small and needs to be pushed, grabbed, whatever) needed to be pushed inward what didn't turnout with the handles. With a additional plastic part it was a no-brainer.

Thanks for everyone supporting with tips.

Matthias