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[P11 COV]

Is the tool needed to remove the VDO a standard car stereo release tool or is it specific for the VDO? Where can i get one?

[Jase_MK]

I think it's standard but I used a piece of coat hanger wire in each of the 4 holes to release the catches - came out easily. Had enough of the flakey paint?

[Dave]

Jase you beat me to it... so sorry a double posting didnt get the removal tool with mine but it is a standard tool. Or you can use a metal coat hanger and cut it down. It will only be a 10 second job. ie cut the two ends off and stick them in the two holes on either side of the unit.

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Edited by Dave, 30 October 2003 - 06:32 PM.

[P11 COV]

Had enough of the flakey paint?

No. Had mine replace under warranty and the new version is fine -much improved coating.

Dave: excellent piccy -you ought to get a job drawing diagrams for Haynes

cheers

[Dave]

P11. In my spare time I am an Artist but I wont say which one. Dave

[P11 COV]

HELP!! Again... Do you need to take the plastic surround off to fond the holes in which to place the release tool? (or wire coat hanger to you and I). If so how??? Am i being rally thick? This is annoying me!!!

[Jase_MK]

Can't quite remember on the VDO but I know for sure on my Sony that the plastic surround covers up the holes. So yeah, you probably need to take the surround off. Just unclips I think with a knife or screwdriver or something...

[jneill]

Dave: excellent piccy -you ought to get a job drawing diagrams for Haynes

Or Sketchleys

[PaulCP]

You should have bben given the tool to extract the stereo by the dealer when you collected the car. Mine was left in a pack on the passenger seat with the manual etc. BTW it is a standard removal too Paul l

[Bengie]

On the 6300 Daytron you can get to the holes without taking the plastic surround off... HTH

[iandhd]

Halfords do the stereo release tool for a few quid. You should see a hole near each corner of the stereo when the face is off.