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changing cd player on vw golf - cant remove the panel!

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  • 07-12-2008 11:25pm
    #1
    humph
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭


    hi ,
    I want to swap the existing cassette deck on a 2002 vw golf but i cant even get the existing one out!
    all i found was one screw underneath the heater controls , taking this out I still cant get anything off without forcing it.
    do i need a special tool or go to a garage?
    thanks for any help.


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    crosstownk
    Registered Users Posts: 12,863 ✭✭✭✭crosstownk


    You need tools to remove the radio. Look carefully at the front of the stereo and you will see two slots - one at each side. These slots are only 1 or 2 mm so look carefully. Your local VW dealer should be able to supply the tools through the parts dept.
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    Vanbis
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,724 ✭✭✭Vanbis


    humph wrote: »
    hi ,
    I want to swap the existing cassette deck on a 2002 vw golf but i cant even get the existing one out!
    all i found was one screw underneath the heater controls , taking this out I still cant get anything off without forcing it.
    do i need a special tool or go to a garage?
    thanks for any help.

    I've never done it myself so dont know but you should do a search on Youtube, i find that usful for a few things i have needed.


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    L-M
    Registered Users Posts: 23,694 ✭✭✭✭L-M


    I've done this a few times on mine. But without the tools it takes alot of fiddling. That gap underneath the cup holder should just pull out with a good tug. That'll give you more access to the top of the radio etc.


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    Ferris
    Registered Users Posts: 2,287 ✭✭✭Ferris


    crosstownk wrote: »
    You need tools to remove the radio. Look carefully at the front of the stereo and you will see two slots - one at each side. These slots are only 1 or 2 mm so look carefully. Your local VW dealer should be able to supply the tools through the parts dept.

    I got a set off ebay for pittance. Don't know what a dealer would charge.


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    ShayK1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,602 ✭✭✭ShayK1


    if its the same as my 01 Passat then the removal tool looks kinda like this.

    attachment.php?attachmentid=68113&stc=1&d=1228730854


    STOP LAUGHING AT MY WORLD CLASS PAINT SKILLZZzzz!!!


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    Danbo!
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,942 ✭✭✭Danbo!


    ShayK1 wrote: »
    if its the same as my 01 Passat then the removal tool looks kinda like this.


    STOP LAUGHING AT MY WORLD CLASS PAINT SKILLZZzzz!!!

    Yep thats it. They are flimsy little metal keys and im sure you could pick them up in halfords for cheap. They have a section with conversion cables and stereo removal tools.


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    ShayK1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,602 ✭✭✭ShayK1


    ebay link
    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Radio-Removal-Tool-Set-VW-Volkswagen-Audi-Parts-Tools_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trkparmsZ72Q3a1205Q7c66Q3a2Q7c65Q3a12Q7c39Q3a1Q7c240Q3a1318Q7c301Q3a0Q7c293Q3a1Q7c294Q3a50QQ_trksidZp3286Q2ec0Q2em14QQhashZitem120342237319QQitemZ120342237319QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools


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    #9
    humph
    Closed Accounts Posts: 21 ✭humph


    thanks for all the tips folks


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