Sound system upgrade

[Lordblood]

I called up Porsche today for some info, and what they told me was:

1) there is a special tool needed to get the old stereo out
and
2) Taking out the factory stereo can and probably will mess with the alarm system

Could I get some verification if this is true? If so could someone give me a bit of detail on what to do? I decided to get a nice Sony unit:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-MEX-BT38UW-Xplod-Bluetooth-CD-Receiver/14262179

Comes with Ipod integration and bluetooth which is handy with a manual car, so I'm happy with that.

[daboy3000]

I used some screwdrivers and brute force. Alarm was fine

[tonycarreon]

there are two "keys" you stick in after taking off the face plat that allow you to pull it out - cheap "tools" you can buy online or from porsche.



it doesn't mess with the alarm so much as messes with the radio when you put it back in - you'll need the radio codes to reactivate it.

[dirkdiggler]

I dont need these special tools to remove an already aftermarket Alpine CD player ??? .......... or do I ??