widescreen headunit upgrade - Page 2

J1MBO · 3rd September 2015, 14:26

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Originally Posted by awvc1

its no use. i've put it all back before i break something. I tried not to, but I have to give up before I make a mess that will upset me even more. Thanks for the help, but this is beyond my ability.

Tony

As well as the two screws at the top of the headunit there are also two clips retaining it at the bottom.

Remove the left hand selector knob, you'll find a small screw in the recess, turn it anticlockwise a quarter of a turn to release the clips.

Once you've done that put a couple of fingers in the cassette slot and try to rock the unit from side to side - I also used a pallet knife between the console and the headunit in an attempt to help release it - with rather more than gentle persuasion you should manage it.

It'll still be tight and awkward to remove, remember it's been there since the car was built and will have become stuck to the padding of the console.

Hth

Quote:

Originally Posted by awvc1

I can't see any screws on the atc panel - where would I access them please?

You would need to remove the trim panel first, see my last picture in post#2

awvc1 · 3rd September 2015, 14:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by J1MBO

Tony

As well as the two screws at the top of the headunit there are also two clips retaining it at the bottom.

Remove the left hand selector knob, you'll find a small screw in the recess, turn it anticlockwise a quarter of a turn to release the clips.

Once you've done that put a couple of fingers in the cassette slot and try to rock the unit from side to side - I also used a pallet knife between the console and the headunit in an attempt to help release it - with rather more than gentle persuasion you should manage it.

It'll still be tight and awkward to remove, remember it's been there since the car was built and will have become stuck to the padding of the console.

Hth

You would need to remove the trim panel first, see my last picture in post#2

looks like it is as well i didn't keep pulling then thanks Jimbo.

How do i get the black panel over the atc controls off, is it just push a screwdriver in somwehere and lever it off towards myself? And how do i get the left knob off my hiline, is that just pull hard towards myself too?

Sorry for the basic questions, the things others seem to instinctively know I don't, and end up breaking things!

awvc1 · 3rd September 2015, 15:46

its not good i just can't do it. I can't get the atc panel off even, it just bends towards me and is going to snap. How do i get that off without breaking it?

Tried loosening off the screw - that wont' come either.

the unit is moving around in the gap so its not stuck to the fascia with age, it is jammed in. it lifts up a bit and comes about 1cm towards me, but its at an angle which means the top brackets jam in.

I can't believe removing a stereo is made practically impossible, what am I doing wrong? Why will none of this work?

awvc1 · 3rd September 2015, 15:47

this is pathetic and embarrassing. i'm done. if i can't even get a stereo out what's the point of doing anything with a car? I give up.

Mischief · 3rd September 2015, 17:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by awvc1

I can't see any screws on the atc panel - where would I access them please?

You have to remove the ATC control face plate first it's clipped on quite tight, once it's removed there are 4 screws 1 in each corner.

awvc1 · 3rd September 2015, 17:29

i'm sorry mischief I appreciate the advice, but I tried and I can't get it off for fear of snapping it. I'm giving up, i know what i can and can't do, and if i keep trying i will have snapped panels and a broken radio. Some people can do things, I can't.

Mischief · 3rd September 2015, 17:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by awvc1

its not good i just can't do it. I can't get the atc panel off even, it just bends towards me and is going to snap. How do i get that off without breaking it?

Tried loosening off the screw - that wont' come either.

the unit is moving around in the gap so its not stuck to the fascia with age, it is jammed in. it lifts up a bit and comes about 1cm towards me, but its at an angle which means the top brackets jam in.

I can't believe removing a stereo is made practically impossible, what am I doing wrong? Why will none of this work?

it will bend and can break if pulled too hard, there are 4 clips on the panel I use a small flat screw driver to pry the clips out (left top bottom, right top bottom)

awvc1 · 3rd September 2015, 17:33

i don't understand how to. I can't see where to get the screw driver in properly, I don't know how to lever in the right place without snapping it. thank you but this is things that are beyond me. I thought i could do it, i was wrong. lesson learned. I won't try and do anything on my car ever again I will have to leave it to professionals. I can't even remove trim.

STUBIE · 3rd September 2015, 18:28

what I usually do to get the black ATC cover off is open the passenger side cupholder, this lets you get you fingers in their to pull off the cover, give a good tugs, it will bend and I've yet to have one break but if it does I can send you a spare.

Just needs some how you say "balls"

Stubs

Polly · 3rd September 2015, 18:59

I use a knife blade to carefully prize off the securing clips (I think there are additional clips in the centre, not just the corners).
The knife blade also helps release the lower spring clips on the HU. I actually managed to persuade my one out before I realised there was screw behind the control knob.

3rd September 2015, 15:46	#13
awvc1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 221 Thanked 258 Times in 196 Posts	its not good i just can't do it. I can't get the atc panel off even, it just bends towards me and is going to snap. How do i get that off without breaking it? Tried loosening off the screw - that wont' come either. the unit is moving around in the gap so its not stuck to the fascia with age, it is jammed in. it lifts up a bit and comes about 1cm towards me, but its at an angle which means the top brackets jam in. I can't believe removing a stereo is made practically impossible, what am I doing wrong? Why will none of this work? __________________ White Gold ConnSE, 2003 Mods: FBH Revotec Fan Inline 'stat Xenon lights + washers BMW MK4 satnav, clock mod, BT ulf, 16:9 screen & TV upgraded BM54 + BT Aux-in Miracast box Glasses holder Flip Key Spyhole +Jules plenum shield PPD - badges,rear plinth, carpeted heater panels, anchor bolts, reflectors Walnut Dash, handbrake+gearshift Twin Horns Drivers cupholder HK Speakers Chrome bullet mirrors Digital speedo LED interior bulbs Resler interface USB charging sockets x2

3rd September 2015, 15:47	#14
awvc1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 221 Thanked 258 Times in 196 Posts	this is pathetic and embarrassing. i'm done. if i can't even get a stereo out what's the point of doing anything with a car? I give up. __________________ White Gold ConnSE, 2003 Mods: FBH Revotec Fan Inline 'stat Xenon lights + washers BMW MK4 satnav, clock mod, BT ulf, 16:9 screen & TV upgraded BM54 + BT Aux-in Miracast box Glasses holder Flip Key Spyhole +Jules plenum shield PPD - badges,rear plinth, carpeted heater panels, anchor bolts, reflectors Walnut Dash, handbrake+gearshift Twin Horns Drivers cupholder HK Speakers Chrome bullet mirrors Digital speedo LED interior bulbs Resler interface USB charging sockets x2

3rd September 2015, 17:29	#16
awvc1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 221 Thanked 258 Times in 196 Posts	i'm sorry mischief I appreciate the advice, but I tried and I can't get it off for fear of snapping it. I'm giving up, i know what i can and can't do, and if i keep trying i will have snapped panels and a broken radio. Some people can do things, I can't. __________________ White Gold ConnSE, 2003 Mods: FBH Revotec Fan Inline 'stat Xenon lights + washers BMW MK4 satnav, clock mod, BT ulf, 16:9 screen & TV upgraded BM54 + BT Aux-in Miracast box Glasses holder Flip Key Spyhole +Jules plenum shield PPD - badges,rear plinth, carpeted heater panels, anchor bolts, reflectors Walnut Dash, handbrake+gearshift Twin Horns Drivers cupholder HK Speakers Chrome bullet mirrors Digital speedo LED interior bulbs Resler interface USB charging sockets x2

3rd September 2015, 17:33	#18
awvc1 Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Essex Posts: 1,177 Thanks: 221 Thanked 258 Times in 196 Posts	i don't understand how to. I can't see where to get the screw driver in properly, I don't know how to lever in the right place without snapping it. thank you but this is things that are beyond me. I thought i could do it, i was wrong. lesson learned. I won't try and do anything on my car ever again I will have to leave it to professionals. I can't even remove trim. __________________ White Gold ConnSE, 2003 Mods: FBH Revotec Fan Inline 'stat Xenon lights + washers BMW MK4 satnav, clock mod, BT ulf, 16:9 screen & TV upgraded BM54 + BT Aux-in Miracast box Glasses holder Flip Key Spyhole +Jules plenum shield PPD - badges,rear plinth, carpeted heater panels, anchor bolts, reflectors Walnut Dash, handbrake+gearshift Twin Horns Drivers cupholder HK Speakers Chrome bullet mirrors Digital speedo LED interior bulbs Resler interface USB charging sockets x2

3rd September 2015, 18:28	#19
STUBIE This is my second home Back in a Rover Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Peterborough Posts: 4,926 Thanks: 131 Thanked 357 Times in 261 Posts	what I usually do to get the black ATC cover off is open the passenger side cupholder, this lets you get you fingers in their to pull off the cover, give a good tugs, it will bend and I've yet to have one break but if it does I can send you a spare. Just needs some how you say "balls" Stubs

3rd September 2015, 18:59	#20
Polly Posted a thing or two MG ZT 260 SE, ZS120, ZR105 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Peterhead Posts: 1,375 Thanks: 203 Thanked 350 Times in 241 Posts	I use a knife blade to carefully prize off the securing clips (I think there are additional clips in the centre, not just the corners). The knife blade also helps release the lower spring clips on the HU. I actually managed to persuade my one out before I realised there was screw behind the control knob.