Sony car stero removal help!!!

Fox17 · November 30, 2007, 01:20:36 PM

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.

MOTOCROSS MAVERICK · November 30, 2007, 01:32:17 PM

duh just hit eject!

IXIswamperIXI · 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

Fox17 · November 30, 2007, 01:45:23 PM

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.

kawasakimojaverider · November 30, 2007, 02:19:24 PM

use a piece of sheet metal it has to be kinda strong tho what kind of truck is it?

logandzwon · 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.

Fox17 · November 30, 2007, 02:30:27 PM

01 F250.

Fox17 · November 30, 2007, 02:30:59 PM

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.

Fox17 · November 30, 2007, 03:36:29 PM

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?

IXIswamperIXI · November 30, 2007, 05:07:53 PM

usually the antenna wire is short

novadave · November 30, 2007, 08:19:52 PM

Does the plastic kit its mounted in have a pocket in it?

Fox17 · 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

so what should i do?

IXIswamperIXI · November 30, 2007, 11:27:24 PM

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

novadave · December 01, 2007, 11:10:35 PM

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?

JackL · December 02, 2007, 11:41:07 PM

This always works for me.