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how to remove original radio/tape deck?
bobo333Posted @ 07 Feb 2008, 7:43pm

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hey, this is my first post and i was wondering if theres an easy way to get the original head unit out of my VL as i want to put in a new one. i think you need the key type things like some aftermarket stereos have but i dont have these, does anyone know how to do it without or can u show me what shape the keys are so i can make some from sheet metal or something? i dont really want to break the original radio if possible


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JamiePosted @ 07 Feb 2008, 8:06pm

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hey
i had the exact same problem.
the easiest way i found to get out the stereo was using a piece of wire or metal to unhook the springs holding the clips in on both sides of the head unit.
then i took out the ashtray underneath then pulled out the antenna from the back of the head unit.
then pushed the head unit forward from behind by putting your hand through the space that the ashtray is in.
i didnt have a wiring harness on mine so i ended up cutting the wires but hopefully you know what your doing.
it worked for me so good luck.
 


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bobo333Posted @ 08 Feb 2008, 4:01pm

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thanks mate, il try that, i tryed to use the keys from my aftermarket head unit but they wouldnt fit. the wiring and stuffs not a problem just getting the damn thing out, they sure dont want you to do it in a hurray eh?


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JamiePosted @ 09 Feb 2008, 3:53pm

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haha true.
yeah it gets a bit like that hopefully your wiring for the speakers is much better than mine because the speakers didnt have seperate wires to the head unit and had to end up hooking up new wiring to the new head unit which sucked.




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