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DISCUSSION => Electrical => Topic started by: cristimm on March 03, 2010, 04:13:03 AM

Title: Need help to remove a stereo.
Post by: cristimm on March 03, 2010, 04:13:03 AM

Please tell me how to remove this type of stereo from my car. The bulb lighting the display is not working anymore and I want to replace it.

This is the one:

(http://e30partz.com/catalog/images/P1010828.jpg)

Title: Need help to remove a stereo.
Post by: ak96ss on March 03, 2010, 06:20:41 AM

I would imagine there are four tiny torx-bit screws, one in each corner. They may be hidden by a trim piece.

Title: Need help to remove a stereo.
Post by: cristimm on March 03, 2010, 07:26:26 AM

Thank you, I already removed the small trims but I didn't saw any torx screws.

Title: Need help to remove a stereo.
Post by: ak96ss on March 03, 2010, 01:21:18 PM

OK, does it have slots on the sides that go in next to the radio? I've not seen one of these in person, it may require the removal tool, like aftermarket radios do.

If you can put up a higher-resolution picture of the actual radio in question, as installed, it would help.

Title: Need help to remove a stereo.
Post by: AtlBMW on March 03, 2010, 09:40:31 PM

I recently removed a aftermarket without the tools. I remover the panel in the glovebox and worked behind the headunit. I did slide a copper strip into the slots alond side but you may want to at least get behind the unit. Sometimes there is a bolt to a metal strap in the rear.

Good luck