[V8] Radio removal

[Coleman, David]

Coat hanger deal worked like a charm.  Even though I know the code by heart, as well as the unlock procedure, I could see all I needed w/out unplugging. 

I did see two anennas, a white-ended one and a black ended one.  The white one was unplugged (I have had no reception problems except the typical AM stuff). Plugging it back in made no difference.  

I am contemplating replacing the head unit w/ a non-amplified cd unit from a coupe, and since it only has one antenna receptical, I wonder if it'll work. 



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David A. Coleman
BlackRock
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-----Original Message-----
From: v8-bounces at audifans.com
To: Coleman, David; NicolCS at aol.com
CC: V8 list
Sent: Fri Feb 17 19:50:51 2006
Subject: Re: [V8] Radio removal

Coat Hanger works best if it's one of the fairly heavy wire types.  File
the cut ends flat too.  The ends are pushing flaps with prongs that slip
into holes to hold the radio in place.  You don't need to disconnect the
power until you have it out enough to know whether you have the code for it
if the code has been scrawled onto the radio.


At 03:07 PM 2/17/2006 -0500, Coleman, David wrote:
>Hah.  I have four hands, but two belong to my 20-month old, who might
>not grasp the concept.  
>
>Going for the coat-hanger approach first, and will go from there...
>
>Thanks again all!
>
>-DC-
> 
>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: v8-bounces at audifans.com 
>> [mailto:v8-bounces at audifans.com] On Behalf Of NicolCS at aol.com
>> Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 2:56 PM
>> To: Coleman, David; v8 at audifans.com
>> Subject: Re: [V8] Radio removal
>> 
>> If you can't find the radio removal tools (widely available 
>> since they're the same as Ford useds) or don't want to spend 
>> the $5 to buy them, here's another way...
>> BTW, this takes three hands....
>> Insert four ice-picks about 3/4" into the corner holes of the 
>> radio face and gently pry all four to the outsides (tips go 
>> in and depress the locks on the radio).  Whilst (I love that 
>> word) holding the picks outward, pull on the radio by 
>> sticking your fingers into the cassette area.
>> 
>> Once it moves 1/4", you can release the picks.
>> Craig Nicol
>> (did it this way until I go the tools)
>> 90 V8Q
>> ex 91 20V Avant
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