Radio Unlock on a A8 Delta CC

[Mark R]

Brett,  It's quite simple.  Specialized tools are very cool.  After
all, then you can loan them to your buddies and look like a big shot.

LOL

Mark

PS.. Brett has seen some of my extensive tool collection.


On 7/26/05, Brett Dikeman <brett at cloud9.net> wrote:
> On Jul 26, 2005, at 4:05 PM, Ti Kan wrote:
> 
> > 928s at canada.com writes:
> >>  I've never seen an A8 dash but if it uses the same
> >> type of elongated U-shape as a Blaupunkt Stereos use,
> >> you can grab a pair from a Blaupunkt dealer for cheap.
> >> There's at least 2 sizes or if you're crafty you can
> >> make your own from a coathanger.
> > The Delta CC (and later Audi radios) use a flat-bladed radio puller
> > tool that resembles a nail file except with hooked ends.
> 
> It's amazing how simple things are in the Volvo.
> 
> There are two narrow vertical slats.  Take a thin key or your
> fingernail, and push them in a bit.  They pop out half-way; pull them
> out all the way, they release the latches inside holding the radio
> in, and are now finger loops.  A gentle tug, and the whole radio
> slides out- rather easily, too.
> 
> Makes you ask, "why do I need a special tool to remove every other
> radio on the planet?"
> 
> Brett
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