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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: UnderSteerDan on 16 January 2009, 18:29

Title: Stereo Removal
Post by: UnderSteerDan on 16 January 2009, 18:29

Hi,

Im looking for a 'how to' guide detailing the removal of the OEM head unit.

Ive tried the search facility and also the maintainence section, but i cant find anything.

Any help would be much appreciated!

 :smiley:

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: westfield on 16 January 2009, 18:31

I had to get some removal pins from my Stealer today leant me them said take them back when i'm finished.They look like a can ring pull but about 3" long

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: richw911 on 16 January 2009, 19:13

As said you need two removal keys.

Can be  purchase from halfords for £3.99 you need the Euro ones marked VW.

Put the keys into the 2 slots with the hooks facing outwards and pull out.

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: UnderSteerDan on 16 January 2009, 19:41

Thanks alot - ill get on to it.

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: Ivor Mk4 Turbo on 16 January 2009, 20:21

Or if you've got a broken hacksaw blade, use the 2 halves of those.  ;)

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: troublestarter on 17 January 2009, 10:57

you do NOT want audi keys you NEED vw ones as audi will not fit vw

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: AlanD on 17 January 2009, 11:42

Just go into Halfords and say you need the key to remove the radio from a MK4 Golf. They will tell you what ones you need (thats what I did).

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: T_J_G on 17 January 2009, 17:11

Makes me wonder what's happening when someone has to ask how to remove a stereo!

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: richw911 on 17 January 2009, 17:39

Quote from: troublestarter on 17 January 2009, 10:57

you do NOT want audi keys you NEED vw ones as audi will not fit vw

Ah yes sorry my mistake! Updated  :wink:

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: UnderSteerDan on 17 January 2009, 19:49

Quote from: T_J_G on 17 January 2009, 17:11

Makes me wonder what's happening when someone has to ask how to remove a stereo!

 

Eh?

The reason i am asking is because i need to remove it to fit an Ipod adaptor, and i would like to be careful when removing the stereo as its going back in...

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: Dubbz on 17 January 2009, 19:55

cut two thin strips off a credit card and stick them in the slots.!

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: AlanD on 18 January 2009, 12:25

^ I tried that and failed miserably.

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: w0ffle on 19 January 2009, 12:18

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Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: ebo007 on 18 September 2011, 18:05

Old post revival......
Searched on this but cant find wat I'm looking for.
I have removed the cd player part of the double din unit but need to remove the tape deck to get the into the wires to connect my alpine head unit. From what I can see the climacontrol unit needs to be removed with the rest of the central console just to get the tape deck out. Can someone help me with this please? Is it this difficult to get both units out or am I doing something wrong?

Cheers

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: ebo007 on 19 September 2011, 15:21

Anyone??

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 19 September 2011, 16:35

To get the tape deck out get the keys from vw and theres little vertical slots on each side of the radio about 1cm in. stick the keys in there. wiggle them around and it will come out.

easy. No need to remove anything. i even did mine with 2 peices of metal as i dont have.the keys

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: ebo007 on 19 September 2011, 20:17

Now u have said that, there right in front of me lol. I couldn't for the life of me see the pin gaps the other day......  :embarassed:

Title: Re: Stereo Removal
Post by: mcgee9t2 on 19 September 2011, 20:55

Quote from: ebo007 on 19 September 2011, 20:17

Now u have said that, there right in front of me lol. I couldn't for the life of me see the pin gaps the other day......  :embarassed:

yeah i made that mistake too, was trying to force them down the sides and everywere :D

hope you got it sorted mate