How Do You Take The Stereo Out?????

1. Saxo-Mikey Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Aberdeenshire Posts: 372 Sunbeam Alpine, Citroen Saxo VTR BMW z4

   #1 31st July 2009, 14:32

   Ok, Ive just baught a new stereo for my saxo and i dont have a clue how to get the old one out. Ive baught the keys for the holes but from there i dont know. I cant take out the Plastic bit arround the air con, stereo etc because the stereo looks to be stopping it from comming out. What do i need to do? Ive looked on the forums and there doesnt seem to be anything that could help me here.
   
   Thanks,
   Mikey
2. user_32279 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 Southampton - Dibden Posts: 1820 Silver MK2 VTR 2000(W)reg.

   #2 31st July 2009, 14:38

   So its not a standard sterio? does it have 4 holes either? 2 either side of the unit or not?
   
   
   EDIT: To get the standard sterio out your need the keys that fit into the 4 holes. Once the keys are locked in, slip your hand up the back and give it a push and it should just slide straight out
3. Saxo-Mikey Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Aberdeenshire Posts: 372 Sunbeam Alpine, Citroen Saxo VTR BMW z4

   #3 31st July 2009, 14:40

   aint too sure tbh its pritty old and i think its standard. its got two holes. one on each side.
4. user_32279 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 Southampton - Dibden Posts: 1820 Silver MK2 VTR 2000(W)reg.

   #4 31st July 2009, 14:42

   oh, you need the correct key then to fit it in each side of the sterio. Then they should feel asif they are stuck into the hole and the sterio should slide out. What keys have you bought?
5. Saxo-Mikey Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Aberdeenshire Posts: 372 Sunbeam Alpine, Citroen Saxo VTR BMW z4

   #5 31st July 2009, 14:45

   got the one for the 4 hole. will they not work??
6. davidandrews5343 Established Member Joined: May 2008 Basingstoke Posts: 1680 Subaru Impreza Newage WRX

   #6 31st July 2009, 14:47

   a coathanger does the trick lol, just cut and bend it to make a key
7. user_32279 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 Southampton - Dibden Posts: 1820 Silver MK2 VTR 2000(W)reg.

   #7 31st July 2009, 14:50

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Saxo-Mikey got the one for the 4 hole. will they not work??

   so i take it its like a U-Bend with 2 ends? Just bend it so its straight and slot them in either hole them push it from the back
8. Saxo-Mikey Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Aberdeenshire Posts: 372 Sunbeam Alpine, Citroen Saxo VTR BMW z4

   #8 31st July 2009, 14:54

   ive tried that but it still wont seem to work ive removed the cover arround the stereo. does that have any effect on it?
9. user_32279 Established Member Joined: Mar 2009 Southampton - Dibden Posts: 1820 Silver MK2 VTR 2000(W)reg.

   #9 31st July 2009, 14:59

   I dont know because i've had 2 saxos and both have had aftermarket headunits in. Try pushing it into the hole and then pushing from the back. Get your arm up behind the centre console and push the sterio from behind
10. Saxo-Mikey Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Aberdeenshire Posts: 372 Sunbeam Alpine, Citroen Saxo VTR BMW z4

    #10 31st July 2009, 15:02

    ok, ill try that.
11. Saxo-Mikey Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Aberdeenshire Posts: 372 Sunbeam Alpine, Citroen Saxo VTR BMW z4

    #11 31st July 2009, 15:20

    ok. that didnt work. round the back of it all there seems to be a cover :/
12. Saxo-Mikey Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2009 Aberdeenshire Posts: 372 Sunbeam Alpine, Citroen Saxo VTR BMW z4

    #12 31st July 2009, 16:21

    ok, took it down to autoparts and managed to get the old stereo out by using some ther tools. thanks a lot for all your help.