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removing old stereo URGENT help!!!!!!!

Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:30 pm
by Xplode
Need help!!!!

im trying to replace my factory radio with an aftermarket item but i cnt seem to get my old deck out

i removed the casing that surrounds the radio and gave it a tug but wouldnt slide out like normal....do i have to take the dash off or are there clips holding it in or wat?


if i have to take the dash off how do i do it?

on second thought can u tell me anyways?

thanx

Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:33 pm
by Santos
it's um bolted in behind the stereo

Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:40 pm
by Xplode
so how do i get to it...take tedash ooff

Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 7:55 pm
by Oscars
what car is it? if its got small holes on each side of radio then u will need a special pin or skinny alankeys might do it

Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 8:00 pm
by Xplode
oh sorry its a 93 vitara swb

Posted: Sun Sep 10, 2006 10:02 pm
by rosie
Mate Vitaras are easy as. There is a bolt behind the stereo unit holding it in, it can be taken off by pulling the cigarette tray out and undoing the bolt at the top at the front. inside the ashtray compartment is another bolt which it easy to remove and this will hold 3 plates together. After that there is a few little tabs around the unit which need to be straightened out and the unit will pull out. then cut the cable off close to the plug and rewire your new one. Undo these tabs with a small screwdriver and just be a little bit rough and it should pop out. The dash can be clipped apart by taking the surround of the fan controls off then the stereo one. It's pretty easy and with a bit of playing you should get it out.

Ben