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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:35 pm 
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hey all,

I've been at it for like 2 hours and cant seem to get the thing out.
ive unscrewed the screws on the other side of the ashtray, used a bent up coat hanger to make 2 U shaped tools to fit in the small holes (as previously suggested) put it in as far as possible and *pull* through the tape slot and nothing... wont budge.

ive also tried using 4 nails but to same effect.

i know that there is a special tool for this does anyone know a shop or woteva that would gimmie a loan of the tool or just remove this for me for free (or cheap) ? or how much is it worth?

or has anyone got a pic of the special tool for this so i can try and base one off it?

any help would be very appreciated. :)

 

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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:50 pm 
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i had the same problem i got i used strong butter knifes down the side and poped it out bent one knife tho but got it out and a friend off mine pulled on sounding plastic near tape player and it pushed it out his way was faster then mine

 

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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 8:56 pm 
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this is where me friend pulled

 

 

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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:04 pm 
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qwerty68 wrote:
this is where me friend pulled


im not sure i understand he pulled on what? is this with anything in the holes?

 

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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:05 pm 
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no nothing in the holes

 

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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:14 pm 
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this is where my friend pulled he ran knife down then pulled towards him not to far cos theres screws holding that on and it just poped out

 

 

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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:30 pm 
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thanks for your help man,

but im still having no luck with this, ive bent 2 knives.. it wont budge..

mine is different from yours i have a cd and tape combo one, u think this will make a difference?

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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:32 pm 
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AU Falcon Factory Deck Removal

To remove the Factory System, you will also need an Anti Tamper Torx Screwdriver or bit, as these screws are used to hold the Factory Deck mounting brakcet in place.

Open the Ash tray, and remove the 2 screws located behind the ashtray.

Remove the Centre Console Shroud, by unclipping it from the Instrument faschia

The mounting bracket used to secure the Factory sound system will now be visable, as will the Anti-Torx Screws. Depending on the Model (Base, Mid or Premium sound system), there may be 2 or 4 screws holding the assembly in place. Remove all visable Anti-Torx Screws.
The Factory Sound system should now slide out from its housing, complete with its mounting bracket. You will need to disconnect the electrical connectors, and Antenna Plug to remove the Deck completely form the vehicle.

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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 9:57 pm 
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Remove the Centre Console Shroud, by unclipping it from the Instrument faschia


oh so i have to fully take off the console around the stereo before i can do anything? and there is Anti-Torx Screws under this? then it should be un clipped?

 

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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:00 pm 
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i didnt have to cos when take tape player out there is scres holding the srounding thing on so i am not sure there was no torx screws for mine but cos yours is newer cd player in reckon it may

 

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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:15 pm 
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thanks man ill giv it a go morro, its really been givin me the sh!ts ill update later.

 

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Posted: Wed Jan 04, 2006 10:15 pm 
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lol yeah took me 2 goes at it to get it good luck

 

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Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:12 am 
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i have a au2 fairmont (6 disc in dash).
my deck came out of the dash without removing any other parts.
no torx or any other screws -these are EF/EL.
i used the proper removal tool once, and used mums cooking skewers once. (the tool is the same as a philips deck.)

process:
try one side at a time. put 2 skewers into 2 holes on a side. push the outer end of the skewers outwards which has the effect of pushing the other end and the "catch tab things" inwards. then give the deck a jiggle/pull forward. when it moves a bit, do the other side.

did my car, and the xr6 i sold my deck to. (way too cheap but thats another story)
some are difficult some are easy...

 

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Posted: Thu Jan 05, 2006 2:24 pm 
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ok the problem u have is the same i had with mine

the clips that hold the deck into the dash have been bent AWAY from the deck :(
with or without the proper tools the HU will not come out :(


y can try and angle the tools to the outside of the HU and it might get at the clips

or u can just smash the f**k out of the face of the old HU to get at the clips :)

 

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i like franks idea :P

 

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