Re: Getting out the goldarn radio

[jjwjr@ix.netcom.com (JEREMY J. WALTERS JR.)]

You wrote: 
>
>The first time I do car stuff it seems to be so difficult even with 
good
>instructions. Dave gave me some very clear instructions as to get out 
the
>original radio on our 86 5ks.  It does not want to budge.  I don't 
want to
>break any plastic parts. It should come our easier. Dave suggested to 
bend a
>pair of 6" coat hanger pieces into a "U" shape, put into the holes on 
either
>side of face plate , and then with pressure outward, grasp the radio 
through
>the cassette door and yank firmly.  I have tried various version of 
this and
>no success. Am I missing something. 
>
>David with dead radio
>
>
Dave-

There is also an 8mm nut and washer in the rear, attaced to a stud on 
the radio that can be loosened after removal of the passengers parcel 
shelf.  It' a tight fit-I hope you have small hands!

When I replaced mine, I left this nut off-haven't had a problem since.

Jeremy Walters