Problems Removing Headunit

[hitmanip7]

I just got a Golf MK3, which came with a Sony headunit.

But its only a tape one, and I want to change it for a CD headunit.

Ive changed the headunits in other cars, but I cant work out how to get this headunit out at all. The black bit which surrounds the removable front seems to be attached, so I cant get that off at all.

This is the original headunit, as its says something like "Made for Volkswagen Group" on the tape deck door.

Does anyone know how to remove it?

[Martz]

Just rip it out. Does it matter if you damage the unit?

[hitmanip7]

I guess it doesn't. But when I get rid of the car I would like to put it back.

[benjam_in]

not sure what they are like there must be somewhere to put a key in to remove it? do u have any pics u could post?

[Dizzie]

pull out your heater vents and remove the 2 screws there. then remove the 2 bits of 'trim' left and right of the headunit and remove those 2 screws. the whole vents and headunit just come out then so you can have a better look.

[Overseer]

the standard sony tape deck needs slim screwdrivers inserted at the right points to remove it.

i tried partially taking my dash apart to remove it, and cracked it.. be careful

[hitmanip7]

Where are the right points?

[S11EPS]

Don't rip the dash apart or trash the unit, these are very easy to remove!!

When new, these were issued with a Sony key, which was essentially a flat bit of bar approximately 1mm thick by approximately 4mm wide.

There are two points in which to insert this bar to release the unit from the cage.

First things first, take the face plate off.

The first slot is approximately 30mm in from the left hand side of the head unit, at the top of the face (ie the underside of the surround that you can't remove).

The second slot is hard against the right hand side of the head unit roughly half way down.

If you don't have the key any thin flat bar can be used - in the past I've used spark plug gappers, hacksaw blades, the lot! Or, if you want to wait, pm me your address I'll post you one out, as long as you promise to send it back!

Have a go with something first, and if you still can't do it, let me know.

[jv]

in the past I've used spark plug gappers, hacksaw blades, the lot!

s11eps' early years spent on car crime were not wasted  

[S11EPS]

Good point JV, I should point out that all the head units I have ever removed (bar 'repossesing' one for none-payment) have been legitimate!!!

Can't stand stereo thieves (spot the man that's been a victim of them once or twice!)