Radio - Symphony - Wont Pull Forward from Facia

rik007 · 25th August 2011, 08:43

Hi, I need to get my radio out from my 75CDT 2002 but am having trouble on the last stage of removal.

I have removed the eyebrow from the facia and the two screws holdng the radio. I cut two stips of a credit card to push into the horizontal slots. But even when I push the strips in the radio will not pull forward. Its as though its still being restricted somewhere. I will move a little now in its location but for the life of me I cant get the darn thing to pop out.

Any idea? Advice much apprecaited..

Rich.

carlpenn · 25th August 2011, 09:34

It is a bit of a Bad design. When you slip the Cut credit cards in, they don't actually push teh clips in. What I did was got 2 electrical screwdrivers and slipped them down the side of teh Radio. Then carefully levered it out.

The Cut credit cards won't even come into contact with the clips that need to be pushed in.

The Slots are Horizontal on the Symphony and really need to be Vertical.

carlpenn · 25th August 2011, 09:41

The Picture below better explains it. When you push teh Card bit in the slot, it should push the clip down allowing it to move inwards and unclip from the console, but it doesn't do it well enough.

rik007 · 25th August 2011, 10:53

Marvellous! Thats really helpful ... thank you for the info and also for the photo!

I've spent ages fiddling about with the thing, cutting strips of plastic and taking the skin off my knockles pulling it about; so this explanation will let me get it out.

:-)

Rich.

rik007 · 26th August 2011, 11:07

GOOD NEWS! Got the thing out.... I found two old credit card bit of plastic and slotted them down the side of the radio. By wiggling them down, moving the radio a bit they evetually slid between the radio spring and the car and allowed the unit to slide forward. Not to tricky but your advice above was invaluable!

Also, slightly bent the side springs in a bit with a pair of pliers so that they dont spring out quite so far the next time I need to remove the unit. Which looks soon as will change it for a standard head unit with CD built in, then remove the 6 cd changer in the glove box.

Richard.

carlpenn · 26th August 2011, 22:15

You are welcome - Glad to hear it went ok

25th August 2011, 08:43	#1
rik007 Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer CDT 2002 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cumbria Posts: 404 Thanks: 41 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Radio - Symphony - Wont Pull Forward from Facia Hi, I need to get my radio out from my 75CDT 2002 but am having trouble on the last stage of removal. I have removed the eyebrow from the facia and the two screws holdng the radio. I cut two stips of a credit card to push into the horizontal slots. But even when I push the strips in the radio will not pull forward. Its as though its still being restricted somewhere. I will move a little now in its location but for the life of me I cant get the darn thing to pop out. Any idea? Advice much apprecaited.. Rich.

25th August 2011, 09:34	#2
carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	It is a bit of a Bad design. When you slip the Cut credit cards in, they don't actually push teh clips in. What I did was got 2 electrical screwdrivers and slipped them down the side of teh Radio. Then carefully levered it out. The Cut credit cards won't even come into contact with the clips that need to be pushed in. The Slots are Horizontal on the Symphony and really need to be Vertical. __________________ 2.5V6 Auto: Work carried out so far: Crankcase Breather Pipe replaced, O/S CV Joint replaced, Starter Motor Repair Kit Fitted, Front Suspension Overhauled.

25th August 2011, 09:41	#3
carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	The Picture below better explains it. When you push teh Card bit in the slot, it should push the clip down allowing it to move inwards and unclip from the console, but it doesn't do it well enough. __________________ 2.5V6 Auto: Work carried out so far: Crankcase Breather Pipe replaced, O/S CV Joint replaced, Starter Motor Repair Kit Fitted, Front Suspension Overhauled.

26th August 2011, 22:15	#6
carlpenn This is my second home 2000 Wedgey Blue 2.5V6 Beauty Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bilston Posts: 4,486 Thanks: 36 Thanked 29 Times in 16 Posts	You are welcome - Glad to hear it went ok __________________ 2.5V6 Auto: Work carried out so far: Crankcase Breather Pipe replaced, O/S CV Joint replaced, Starter Motor Repair Kit Fitted, Front Suspension Overhauled.

25th August 2011, 10:53	#4
rik007 Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer CDT 2002 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cumbria Posts: 404 Thanks: 41 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Marvellous! Thats really helpful ... thank you for the info and also for the photo! I've spent ages fiddling about with the thing, cutting strips of plastic and taking the skin off my knockles pulling it about; so this explanation will let me get it out. :-) Rich.

26th August 2011, 11:07	#5
rik007 Loves to post Rover 75 Tourer CDT 2002 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Cumbria Posts: 404 Thanks: 41 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	GOOD NEWS! Got the thing out.... I found two old credit card bit of plastic and slotted them down the side of the radio. By wiggling them down, moving the radio a bit they evetually slid between the radio spring and the car and allowed the unit to slide forward. Not to tricky but your advice above was invaluable! Also, slightly bent the side springs in a bit with a pair of pliers so that they dont spring out quite so far the next time I need to remove the unit. Which looks soon as will change it for a standard head unit with CD built in, then remove the 6 cd changer in the glove box. Richard.