Radio removal keys stuck !

[Ringsby4]

Man this is driving me crazy,I've just installed a replacement 10" Android screen and it came with a couple of pressed metal keys,No problem getting the radio out but the keys will not budge? Yes,Ive goggled and can see that you simply have to press the little plates/pins in at the side but no way will they come out ( even with pliers ) any clues ?

[Smac770]

You have the unit out right now, so you can easy access the sides? The keys must have bent if you can press the tabs in but the blade won't pass back through the slot. It's hard to guess since we're not there looking at it.

[MyDimeIsUp]

I had this problem too. I remember having to really wiggle the keys until they would come out.

[DrGER]

Man this is driving me crazy,I've just installed a replacement 10" Android screen and it came with a couple of pressed metal keys,No problem getting the radio out but the keys will not budge? Yes,Ive goggled and can see that you simply have to press the little plates/pins in at the side but no way will they come out ( even with pliers ) any clues ?

Been there, done that last spring with our MMI main unit -- this YouTuber helped in our case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-_XbO4etuM --g

[MyDimeIsUp]

Been there, done that last spring with our MMI main unit -- this YouTuber helped in our case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-_XbO4etuM --g

UltimateDIY is a hidden gem with the B8 platform. I love that every video starts with "Hi der"

[Ringsby4]

Thanks all for the suggestions but just now wasted another half hour of my life.Other than bringing up children,this takes the cake for frustration.
The freakin keys just will not come out.
Thinking desperate thoughts now-cutting loop of keys and trying to get the fascia of the radio control unit then forcing keys out by whatever means ( after pulling wiring plugs at rear of course and doing on the bench )
Anyone had to resort to this ?

[Ringsby4]

Thought I would have just one more session,another half hour and success !! Threw those keys away as far as I could.I'll buy some genuine ones..