I would imagine the applicability would cross many types and years worth of MB stereos. Hope someone finds this of use. Attached Thumbnails. You know My car.. Bob G. Radio removal tools. Good old American engineering or as my older friend calls it the Rube Goldberg in us all.
Great Job. Bob Geco. I managed this with only 6 thumbs - Does anyone have stereo removal tools? Probably took me longer than suncat to get them sized and sorted out Sixto 93 SD. Thanks so much, I was about to walk over and buy some nail files. This was much better. I could just steal a hanging folder from the supply room. Just to add, I made a set using some heavy-duty zip ties and trimming the ends on a curve with scissors. I tried adding a notch to catch the radio and pull it out, but I tore the cut end off the first time I tried this and had to extract the torn end with an awl.
So if you do try this, don't add the notch or add a very shallow one. Then when the ties are inserted in the slots, stick your finger into the cassette hole and pull gently forward. If you don't feel it coming with a gentle pull, then try shoving in a little more of the tie to help retract the radio catches. Bought at km, and now parked. Did not bother to cut out the little tabs like you did not needed in my case I used tin snips to cut the curve no need for a saw etc. BB code is On.
Smilies are On. Din tools are used while operating car stereo and they can be used for both single din head unit and a double din head unit. Following tools can be part of the Din Tools Kit:. I always recommend using proper, din tools to fix or adjust car stereos.
Although these din tools are pretty cheap still we avoid buying them. I always use proper tools to fix or remove car stereo and for this article, I had to learn this process. For my readers, I have explained the whole process of removing a car stereo without din tools in this step by step guide.
While you are removing the car stereo without din tools, never rush to remove it. You may break the external plastic or even damage the car stereo wiring. I always recommend following the guidelines on the instruction manual that normally comes with the product. Not every product is same and similarly not every car stereo is identical. Read this guide about why you should a subwoofer in your car. Once you have removed the car stereo out, check its back.
You will notice any cables and plug attached there. Remove the power cable and cable for sound. Remove any other cable or plug that may be attached there at the back of car stereo.
Now it is easy to remove all the cables that are attached to the stereo but you may get confused when attaching again with the stereo. I have just posted an article about car stereo wire colors , also I have added a dedicated chart in that post. Detach any cable from amplifier and subwoofer if any. How to manufacture car stereo removal tools Home made radio removal tools. If you don't have radio removal tools on hand, they can be purchased online or at your local car stereo retailer.
But if you don't have the patience or the money to spend, you can always make them yourself, and that's exactly what were going to show you in this session! Tool Time. Testing tools. Standard tools. Window crank and door panel removal tools. Wire routing tools. Radio removal tools.
Radio removal tools Part Lets make some tools! Manufacturing radio removal tools is an easy task and saves on the cost of the install. Making your own is up to you.
We will tell you that while making them from scratch saves money, some radios that require this tool can be quite finicky. Purchasing the removal tools is the better choice however, as they will incorporate specific machined notches for each specific vehicle manufacture. That is, each vehicle manufacture uses a slightly different designed on the key type tools.
So if your on the manufacturing mood, lets get started! Cheapskate removal tools. Several of the removal tools can be made using a wire coat hanger. Cutting the rod. Be sure to use steel cutters as the gauge or thickness of the hanger will damage ordinary wire cutters.
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