(T) Can't remove stereo

Ok I've read all about using the coathangers to remove the stereo but it won't work. I had a bluetooth kit installed the other day but they couldn't fit the mute cable as he couldn't get the stereo out no matter what.

I now have a dension ice link plus I'm fitting but I can't get the stereo out. The left side is loose but the right side won't budge at all? Can anyone help me with this?

It's tough but not insurmountable. Those caothangers need a damned good push well in by about 6 inches to push the arms in. I had to go to the car audio shop and show them how to do it. If you can get some purchase on the left side then I would just pull at it while poking in one of the rods as hard as poss.

I use 4 bits of welding wire,anything that fits the holes should work.

I'll probably be at it all morning! Failing this... where is the cd changer port? Could I get the cable into it through the glovebox without having the fully remove the stereo?

I used cocktail umbrellas.

and i aint kiddin.

looked a proper t!t with 4 umbrellas hangin out the stereo lol

May as well give it a go. Also heard drilling it works too but I don't want to damage it as its going back in. Why is everything so difficult to get at on this car?

First time mine came out i ended up having to take the top glove box out and gave it a persuading push from the back aswell as the coat hangers

I eventually got it out by knocking in some allen keys instead. I found in the end that the coat hanger was too thick to fit in through the hole in the back but the allen key was perfect. I now have my dension ice link plus installed so I can use my ipod

Thanks again

Well done that man.

Yes, the Stilo keys are thinner than standard ISO keys. Welding wire is good as T says.

Now the Connect Nav+ keys, what an idiot design!!

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