removing standard radio

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wolfie15
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removing standard radio

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hi i hope i dont sound stupid lol but how do u remove the standard radio that comes with the corsa? i cant get it out lol :meh:
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put radio keys in the slots and pull it out, if u cant get the keys in then its got grub screws in it, take them out then put ya keys in....
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i ant got any radio keys wiv it? :? can i get it out another way?
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i got mine out with two metal coat hangers :D worked a treat and if you unscrew your ashtray (3 screws cant remember) and slide it from the back makes like easier trust me :D
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yh use an od coat hanger or some welding rod to take it out....and yh you could even take the ashtray out and get your hand in there and try and push it but might be a bit tight
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bluecorsab wrote:yh use an od coat hanger or some welding rod to take it out....and yh you could even take the ashtray out and get your hand in there and try and push it but might be a bit tight


correct lol i used welding rods and a coat hanger just made life easier lol it is a bit tight but its easier if you've no radio keys :D
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ok thanks guys :)
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