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wvboxst3r 01-03-2012 05:37 PM

help with radio removal
 
bought the tools- knives and put them into slots, they locked in but still no radio. Is there something else or what am i doing wrong.

ddb 01-03-2012 05:42 PM

It take a good amount of force. If it becomes too tough on your fingers you can try placing screw drivers through the rings which creates handles instead of using your fingers.

wvboxst3r 01-03-2012 05:49 PM

really that is it just force- lots of it

ddb 01-03-2012 05:55 PM

Yep, that's my recollection. It has been years since removing my radio, but I remember it being tough to pull out and seeing pics in a thread of someone using screw drivers.

I'm sure someone will chime in if I'm missing something.

wvboxst3r 01-03-2012 06:02 PM

ok, will do that in the AM. Not sure what I am going to do once it is out. I need serial # to get code. Dealer had work done before I picked up and did not reset. Once out I was thinking of replacing with aftermarket with some back speakers but like the factory look. Just priced a double din kenwood/ nav/ dvd installed and ac unit moved, new pocket all with parts and install for around $1200.

I just don't listen to radio much, on drive home 3 hours plus I enjoyed the car.

ddb 01-03-2012 06:10 PM

Here's a thread where someone experienced a tough time getting the radio out.

http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/29832-no-sound-audio.html

I was just about to warn you about having the code before removing the radio.

If you haven't heard these radios, they don't sound all that great. I too like the look of the OE unit versus aftermarket single din units. I removed mine to add the rear speaker kit which helped. I do like the look of the double din units. There's a great kit you can buy to make the DD look like an OE installation.

wvboxst3r 01-03-2012 06:28 PM

that price includes that kit. they tech just finished a 911 with the same install said it took a little over 3 hours and it looked nice.

healthservices 01-03-2012 06:29 PM

I used a pair of pliers handles, I think I pulled outward as I pulled back. It took a couple times to get it completely out.

http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/30832-radio-wont-go-after-battery-disconnect.html

wvboxst3r 01-03-2012 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by healthservices (Post 272270)
I used a pair of pliers handles, I think I pulled outward as I pulled back. It took a couple times to get it completely out.

http://986forum.com/forums/performance-technical-chat/30832-radio-wont-go-after-battery-disconnect.html

what did you put back in? with the crappy sound did you change out unit? I am looking for some samples of aftermarket systems.

gtb02 02-13-2012 10:52 PM

Just getting around to swapping out my cdr220. Going to install my Alpine CDA9857, PDX 4.100 amp and looking at B. Acoustics speakers all around. More than happy to share experience and pictures with everyone.


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