Radio Stuck

[Svashtar]

A guy tried to remove my dead radio by inserting 4 rods into the holes, but the two left side rod tips (pot metal from somewhere) broke off, about the last 1/2” down inside. Now I’m boned because I can free up the right side, but not the left. I have new steel rods from a stereo store but they can’t get down in there. Can I drill those clips out? I don’t see any other option. What sucks is any new radio won’t be secure now (unless the clips are part of the radio?)

Ironically I’m not interested in a new radio but have to get it out to follow the instruction to replace the blend door actuator.

Some of you must have had misspent childhoods stealing radios, so thanks for any tips. [emoji6].




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[Ambitious1]

Forgive me if this is a dumb suggestion, but what about using a long slim magnet or a small screwdriver with a magnetized end and try to retrieve the rod tips that way and avoid any damage that way?

[Turbov6Bryan]

You will need to remove the entire dash bezel and the radio will come out with it.
You will need to remove the left and right dash trims to access the 7 mm screws, there will also be two screws right above the dash speedo. That's the best way, then you can remove the radio from the bezel from the back.
10 minute job, it's very easy

[Svashtar]

Forgive me if this is a dumb suggestion, but what about using a long slim magnet or a small screwdriver with a magnetized end and try to retrieve the rod tips that way and avoid any damage that way?

Not dumb at all, but the metal isn’t magnetic! Already thought of that. He used these stiff pot metal pieces of corrugated like aluminum from some outdoor sign frame, don’t ask me why. I had another order going on from Crutchfield and they sent me the real deal, but no go.

Appreciate the suggestion though.


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[Svashtar]

You will need to remove the entire dash bezel and the radio will come out with it.
You will need to remove the left and right dash trims to access the 7 mm screws, there will also be two screws right above the dash speedo. That's the best way, then you can remove the radio from the bezel from the back.
10 minute job, it's very easy

Ok, thanks Bryan. I have to replace the blend door actuator, so will figure it out then. I thought you had to remove the radio via the four access holes. Thanks for the information.


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