How do you remove the radio?

**04QuattroTurbo** · 09-23-2008 11:25 AM

I bought some keys from Wally World and stuck it in the slots (curved side facing in towards the radio). When I pull on the keys, they simply come out without the radio moving. Could it be that the keys were junk? I bought a set of the official ones and waiting for those to come in and try again. Any ideas?

**kwimberly** · 09-23-2008 11:31 AM

I have 4 of these - I use the longest one. The notches face into the radio - it will click into place.

**04QuattroTurbo** · 09-23-2008 11:39 AM

Originally Posted by kwimberly

I have 4 of these - I use the longest one. The notches face into the radio - it will click into place.

Do you have to pull all 4 simultaneously? If so, how do you guys do that? It is fairly tough for me to get my hands on all four keys and yank at once with equal pressure to all 4 keys.

**kwimberly** · 09-23-2008 11:50 AM

I have four arms.

No - once you put each key in properly, the latches will be released. Then, you can simply pull on the top keys, the bottom keys or any other place. The keys just depress the spring loaded latches at each corner.

**04QuattroTurbo** · 09-23-2008 12:04 PM

Originally Posted by kwimberly

I have four arms.

No - once you put each key in properly, the latches will be released. Then, you can simply pull on the top keys, the bottom keys or any other place. The keys just depress the spring loaded latches at each corner.

See, Tried that that the keys I bought from Wally World to no avail. I hope the "official" ones will work better.

**kwimberly** · 09-23-2008 12:12 PM

you should hear a click when the key is inserted all the way.

It sounds like your keys aren't long enough - they are sliding in and not catching anything, thus they slide right back out.

**04QuattroTurbo** · 09-23-2008 12:16 PM

Originally Posted by kwimberly

you should hear a click when the key is inserted all the way.

It sounds like your keys aren't long enough - they are sliding in and not catching anything, thus they slide right back out.

Yes, it would click and then when I pulled it would have a little resistance...pulled a little harder and out it goes!

**sloweryucf** · 09-23-2008 12:21 PM

They are a pain in the ass, be careful not to cut yourself when pulling on the keys.

**04QuattroTurbo** · 09-23-2008 12:24 PM

Originally Posted by sloweryucf

They are a pain in the ass, be careful not to cut yourself when pulling on the keys.

I noticed that too, these things can sliced your fingers up pretty badly if you are not paying attention.

**BOPOH** · 09-23-2008 02:30 PM

lol i have those keys too buy i used cut up old credit card

i did right side then left side pulling by cassete hole.

**AvanTTix** · 09-23-2008 02:31 PM

if you can't pull the radio out by pulling on the keys, then removing the glove box will allow you access to the to back of the head unit and you'll be able to push it out.

**04QuattroTurbo** · 09-23-2008 02:37 PM

Originally Posted by BOPOH

lol i have those keys too buy i used cut up old credit card

i did right side then left side pulling by cassete hole.

Tried that too, did not move at all!

**kwimberly** · 09-23-2008 02:49 PM

maybe you're just a weak sissy?

Kidding. If you were local I would drive a set over - I have several.

You're getting 4 clicks and some of them are still sliding back out?

**zims666** · 09-23-2008 02:50 PM

aww the 1st mod i ever did

this was a bitch for me too, till i realized that the notches on the keys need to face 'in' towards the radio.
use these: http://enfigcarstereo.com/shopsite_s...ND_42_002.html

when each one is pushed all the way in, they will click to engage.

and trust me, they are locked in there till the damn radio comes out. i needed two screwdrivers to hold the tabs down while pulling the keys back out.

by pulling towards your windows on the keys, then out towards you, it should come out with some wiggling. use the tape player if you have to. thing weighs a ton so it might take some force to budge it...