How do you remove a sony radio? my truck has a older sony one and i want one with more options. but before i buy one, i want to see if i can change it easily. i think they all use the same wiring harness and they are the same size so all i need now is to get the old one out! is there a special tool for sonys or does it just pop out or what. i bought a removal tool and it doesnt work. no holes to use. it kinda looks like it just pulls out but im not sure. i dont want to break anything.
duh just hit eject!
if you take the beauity ring off... on each side of the radio there is a slot that is real thin to slide a tool that comes with the radio to unlatch it from the bracket. the tool reminds me of a minature slim jim. I have to run but i can explain better a little later
Quote from: IXIswamperIXI on November 30, 2007, 01:39:26 PM
if you take the beauity ring off... on each side of the radio there is a slot that is real thin to slide a tool that comes with the radio to unlatch it from the bracket. the tool reminds me of a minature slim jim. I have to run but i can explain better a little later
well i dont have the tools. the radio came with the truck. no tools or manual. is there something else that will work? i cant find the keys for one that old anywhere. not even ebay.
use a piece of sheet metal it has to be kinda strong tho what kind of truck is it?
Like these other guys said... Anyway, even if you buy another sony it probably will use a different harness. But, it might come with the tools for removing the current one. Even if doesn't the idea will be similar so you can get the idea.
01 F250.
Quote from: logandzwon on November 30, 2007, 02:29:59 PM
Like these other guys said... Anyway, even if you buy another sony it probably will use a different harness. But, it might come with the tools for removing the current one. Even if doesn't the idea will be similar so you can get the idea.
i called the guy at Circuit City and he said that they should be the same.
ok, on another forum someone told me what to do to get it out. so, i got it to come like 3.5-4 inches out and it gets caught. this is pissin me off. what do you think its caught on?
usually the antenna wire is short
Does the plastic kit its mounted in have a pocket in it?
Quote from: novadave on November 30, 2007, 08:19:52 PM
Does the plastic kit its mounted in have a pocket in it?
like to hold cd's? if so, yes.
Quote from: IXIswamperIXI on November 30, 2007, 05:07:53 PM
usually the antenna wire is short
so what should i do?
i am not sure on your truck in the past i have had to take the dash appart to get to the wires to disconnect them if the radio wasn't coming out sorry for the bad news
Quote from: Fox17 on November 30, 2007, 11:05:13 PM
Quote from: novadave on November 30, 2007, 08:19:52 PM
Does the plastic kit its mounted in have a pocket in it?
like to hold cd's? if so, yes.
Quote from: IXIswamperIXI on November 30, 2007, 05:07:53 PM
usually the antenna wire is short
If it has a pocket stick your hand in it and pull. It should pop out . The kits for your truck just snap in.
so what should i do?
This always works for me. 8)
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