Re: Radio removal on a 84 4000sQ

[Tony Lum <tlum@flash.net>]

At 02:36 PM 10/1/97 -0500, you wrote:
>
>I've got an '84 4KsQ, with what I belive is the factory stereo (it says
>audidesign on it at least :-)).  This model of stereos, like others I've
>seen has four holes near the corners of the faceplate that don't look
>like they have screws behind them.  And I think I've seen a few posts
>here on removing stereos via these holes.  But I couldn't find something
>on an archive search, so I'm asking here:
>
>Can I remove the stereo?  Without dissasembling the dash/center console?
>How? :-)
>
>
>The cassette deck in this is pretty shot and I have an aftermarket unit
>to replace it.  Once I get the stereo out I think I will have no problem
>figuring out how to install the new one.  I haven't planned to upgrade
>the four speakers (yet), is there anything weird or nonstandard about these
>stereos that anyone knows?
>
>Thanks for help and advice, I have the Bentley manual, but it doesn't
>say anything about the stereo.
>
>-Mike Perrott
>Alnis, LLC
>zmsllc@ix.netcom.com
>
Hi Mike,

You could bend some coat hangers to fit or Walmart sells the DIN removal
tools.  Basically, you insert the tools on each side.  Bend them out
slightly while inserting your hand in the cassette slot and pull unit out.

HTH,
Tony
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Tony Lum
Fremont, California U.S.A

Audi Owner/Operator/Mechanic by Necessity ;-)

1987 5000S Turbo Quattro
1985 4000CS Quattro
1980 5000S Sedan
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