Date:         Tue, 9 Mar 2004 18:50:46 -0500
Reply-To:     David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
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From:         David Brodbeck <gull@GULL.US>
Subject:      Re: dash/stereo
Comments: To: Rob Campbell <rob@PHEMP.COM>
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Rob Campbell wrote:
> Trying to access previous-owner installed stereo.  I want to plug into
> its preamp rca jacks.  I can get a good look if I remove the ashtray,
> but cant see any way to get the unit out; must be bolted from the bottom.

What kind of stereo is it?  Is it a fairly recent DIN-mount one?  If so,
the stereo itself probably slides into a sleeve that's installed in the
dash.  There will be two latches on the sides that you need to push in
to get it to slide out.  They may be hidden behind a trim ring, or there
may be holes in the face of the radio, at the sides, to insert tools into.

If it's a "two big knobs" style radio, usually they're held in with nuts
on the control shaft that can be reached after removing the knobs.

You may be able to get another look at the situation by removing the
glovebox.

I'd wager you can get it out without removing the dash.  Not many people
would go through the trouble of pulling the whole dash just to put in a
radio.

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David Brodbeck, N8SRE
'82 VW Diesel Westfalia
'86 Volvo 240DL wagon