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Omega Help Area => Omega Electrical and Audio Help => Topic started by: woolley11 on 26 October 2014, 16:48:14

Title: Removing stereo in pfl
Post by: woolley11 on 26 October 2014, 16:48:14

Haven't got any of the proper levers - but tried removing the head unit today to get to the bulbs in the back of the climate control. I used some small screwdrivers to wiggle the spring tabs back and tried pulling at the same but to no avail - tight blighter!!   >:(

Any pointers - or best get a set of proper removing levers?

Title: Re: Removing stereo in pfl
Post by: al brown on 26 October 2014, 21:01:34

Sorry no pointers on how else to do it I have only ever done it with the pins, but they are are pennies to buy.

Title: Re: Removing stereo in pfl
Post by: Andy B on 26 October 2014, 21:50:42

As Al says, ideally you need the proper keys because you need to pull the head unit with the keys as it's difficult to be able to pull/push it out otherwise.

Title: Re: Removing stereo in pfl
Post by: woolley11 on 27 October 2014, 07:19:57

Thanks guys - I take it Halfords sell them - are they reasonably standard fit or specific to the head unit?

Title: Re: Removing stereo in pfl
Post by: Andy B on 27 October 2014, 09:15:11

Quote from: woolley11 on 27 October 2014, 07:19:57

Thanks guys - I take it Halfords sell them - are they reasonably standard fit or specific to the head unit?

Probably .... and probably at great expense.  ::) There are various removal 'keys' but you want this type clicky (http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PC5-83-Vauxhall-Astra-Vectra-Zafira-Stereo-Radio-Removal-Extraction-Release-Keys-/160668648870?pt=UK_In_Car_Technology&hash=item25689905a6)

Title: Re: Removing stereo in pfl
Post by: TheBoy on 27 October 2014, 17:30:57

PFL standard stereos are bog standard single DIN.

Don't yank on facia, it will end in tears.

Title: Re: Removing stereo in pfl
Post by: Bigron on 27 October 2014, 17:34:23

99p, including postage? I've bought some, just in case.....!

Ron.

Title: Re: Removing stereo in pfl
Post by: Bigron on 27 October 2014, 17:35:16

Hey, I'm now a SENIOR member!!!!!
 ;D

Ron.

Title: Re: Removing stereo in pfl
Post by: woolley11 on 08 November 2014, 07:34:03

Got some of evil bay for £1.39 inc postage - and they worked fine - did the job  :y