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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: Nickffc on 02 September 2006, 09:23:06

Title: radio removal
Post by: 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....
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Auto Addict on 02 September 2006, 09:26:21
You need an unlocking key, I think some people have improvised, but can't remember how.
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Martin_1962 on 02 September 2006, 12:03:16
Get them from Halfords
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: sounds2k 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
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Kev 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]
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: TheBoy 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.
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Hillper 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.
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Kev on 02 September 2006, 20:38:04
Another one of those jobs where you could do with a third hand.  ::)
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Hillper on 02 September 2006, 20:57:48
Or a prehensile nose!   :-?
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: CaptainZok 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
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Hillper on 03 September 2006, 22:21:27
Yep, coathanger's fine.

Don't you just love 'clever' kids?
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: CaptainZok 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."
 :)
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Kev 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.  ;D
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: CaptainZok 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.
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Kev 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.  ;D
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Nickffc 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??? ;)
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: TheBoy 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...
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Nickffc 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....
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Hillper 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

Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Admin 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.
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: RonaldMcBurger 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. ;D
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Bo Bo 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. ;D
Another classic  ;D
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Sir Sideways on 12 September 2006, 21:11:52
i got a pair of keys of fleebay for £3
Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Hillper on 13 September 2006, 11:46:34
Like these?

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Title: Re: radio removal
Post by: Martin_1962 on 13 September 2006, 14:43:42
They are cheap at Halfords anyway. (Not the coat hangers!!!!)