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Old 09-04-2008   #1
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What tool to remove the standard head unit ??

I am after removing the head unit to fit a ipod interface, what tool do i need ?
As its got them four stupid holes, any help would be appreciated !!
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Re: What tool to remove the standard head unit ??

what u need is some steroe keys, u can get em from halfords for like £3 they look like a V or a U. found some on the net.
http://caraudiosecurity.com/shop/pro...s_id/3003.html
Literaly a case of push them all the way in then pull the stereo out by the edges.
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Re: What tool to remove the standard head unit ??

a great big hammer and chisel, nah get them from halfrauds they're only cheap
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Re: What tool to remove the standard head unit ??

Few thin screwdrivers will work aswell. But seeing as they are only cheap from halfords id go there.
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Re: What tool to remove the standard head unit ??

or a wire coat hanger
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Re: What tool to remove the standard head unit ??

Originally Posted by tommy_8884 View Post
or a wire coat hanger
Wire from a coat hanger did it okay for me.
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Re: What tool to remove the standard head unit ??

The ink parts of Biro's always works. I used BBQ wooden skewers
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Re: What tool to remove the standard head unit ??

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Wire from a coat hanger did it okay for me.
Worked for me too...
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