Topic: radio removal (Read 7875 times)

Nickffc · « **on:** 02 September 2006, 09:23:06 »

So.....how on earth do you remove the radio/multi cd player from the dash.....?

MV6 facelift........

unit has small hole in each corner?

cheers fellas....

Auto Addict · « **Reply #1 on:** 02 September 2006, 09:26:21 »

You need an unlocking key, I think some people have improvised, but can't remember how.

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #2 on:** 02 September 2006, 12:03:16 »

Get them from Halfords

sounds2k · « **Reply #3 on:** 02 September 2006, 12:24:21 »

remove the 4 grubs screws with an allen key and said tools (hunts round for them)

- "Vauxhall double DIN radio removal keys" - £3.99 retail from Halfrauds, Autoleads box, item code 254565

Kev · « **Reply #4 on:** 02 September 2006, 12:58:27 »

If your allen keys are the 'Ball Driver' type with the little ball on the end, you can also use them instead.

Only if you want to save yourself 4 quid though. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

TheBoy · « **Reply #5 on:** 02 September 2006, 18:58:26 »

Once the grub screws (if fitted) are removed, 4 thin nails will do same as double din removal tools, but will be more fiddly.

Hillper · « **Reply #6 on:** 02 September 2006, 20:11:55 »

...because you have to insert the nails one at a time until they kind of 'locate', then push them all outwards slightly, whilst gently levering out the unit with a blunt instrument.

It will be stiff so don't give up. Grab the unit anywhere you can and wriggle it out.

The unit plugs into the metal cage it sits in. This must be removed if you want to replace the headunit.

Kev · « **Reply #7 on:** 02 September 2006, 20:38:04 »

Another one of those jobs where you could do with a third hand.

Hillper · « **Reply #8 on:** 02 September 2006, 20:57:48 »

Or a prehensile nose! :-?

CaptainZok · « **Reply #9 on:** 03 September 2006, 22:00:34 »

Can't you use the old make em yourself with 2 bits of coathanger trick on a facelift?
Guess which prat misplaced the sony removers for his the other day and ended up ripping the centre console out to fit a smartlead.
Had just finished and my lad comes in and says you put em in that box on top of the cupboard with the old radio dad. Grrrrr

Hillper · « **Reply #10 on:** 03 September 2006, 22:21:27 »

Yep, coathanger's fine.

Don't you just love 'clever' kids?

CaptainZok · « **Reply #11 on:** 03 September 2006, 22:37:14 »

Indeed sent him to bed with the breather howto see how clever he is on the spanners in the morning.
As they say "No use having a dog and barking yourself."

Kev · « **Reply #12 on:** 03 September 2006, 22:58:12 »

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Indeed sent him to bed with the breather howto see how clever he is on the spanners in the morning.
As they say "No use having a dog and barking yourself."

Small hands too, perfect for working in the V6 engine bay.

CaptainZok · « **Reply #13 on:** 03 September 2006, 23:03:11 »

You aint met him mate.
Only 12 and taller than his mum and she aint a small girl.

Kev · « **Reply #14 on:** 03 September 2006, 23:04:23 »

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You aint met him mate.
Only 12 and taller than his mum and she aint a small girl.

LOL. Don't tell him i said that then.

Nickffc · « **Reply #15 on:** 06 September 2006, 22:22:42 »

Blimy......thanks fellas..... i wanna wack a bass bin in the back but after reading some of the other posts i see that there are no pre outs on the back of the unit.....so theres no point doing that then....! i've got the ccr2006....is there a hidden amp anywhere.....or am i stuck with speaker level.....also replacement speakers......any suggestions???

TheBoy · « **Reply #16 on:** 06 September 2006, 22:26:56 »

only bose ones have external amp (says bose on cassette door).

new headunit with preouts, good amp if you can't put up with what you have...

Nickffc · « **Reply #17 on:** 06 September 2006, 22:36:50 »

thanks again......!!! are bose systems fitted to MV6's facelift....(double din) :-?..... like......am i likely to find one second hand....

Hillper · « **Reply #18 on:** 07 September 2006, 19:28:22 »

Tut tut Nick!

You need to browse around a bit methinks!

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/YaBB.pl?num=1156512494

Admin · « **Reply #19 on:** 07 September 2006, 20:24:25 »

Hmmm, if you have a working CCR2006 I would be interested, for the right price.

I would also recommend going down the route of an aftermarket headunit with 3 sets of preouts.

RonaldMcBurger · « **Reply #20 on:** 12 September 2006, 07:47:36 »

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Yep, coathanger's fine.

Don't you just love 'clever' kids?

I've tried the coat hanger method, but found the large wooden frame of the hanger just does not the small holes of the radio, even with the coat removed from the hanger - which does make it slightly easier, but still no good.

Bo Bo · « **Reply #21 on:** 12 September 2006, 08:12:53 »

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Yep, coathanger's fine.

Don't you just love 'clever' kids?

I've tried the coat hanger method, but found the large wooden frame of the hanger just does not the small holes of the radio, even with the coat removed from the hanger - which does make it slightly easier, but still no good.

Another classic

Sir Sideways · « **Reply #22 on:** 12 September 2006, 21:11:52 »

i got a pair of keys of fleebay for £3

Hillper · « **Reply #23 on:** 13 September 2006, 11:46:34 »

Like these?

Martin_1962 · « **Reply #24 on:** 13 September 2006, 14:43:42 »

They are cheap at Halfords anyway. (Not the coat hangers!!!!)

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