Chris Taylor

I have the factory Blau, and I was looking at the four tiny little holes on the sides of the radio and didn't see any screws, so I was wondering what I do to pull the radio (or maybe I missed the screws in the first place).

I have to pull the radio because I now have "bump" stereo/mono, as in everytime I hit a bump I lose the back right woofer. I checked the speaker and the connection is fine. Also,(I am so glad Blaupunkt thought of this nifty feature ), I have "bump' on/off...

But of course in the wisdom of the fine audio company, they were smart enough to not have both features work at the same time....

Thanks,
Chris

Chucker

Chris what year? I can tell you that most of the wires can be accessed from the side on my 1982 928. This can be done by removing the carpeted pannel that runs from the footwell to the center armrest, that is under the shifter. I was supprised to see how much room there is in that area behind the radio. Also if you remove the drivers seat and then the pannel all of the wires that go to the rear speakers are right there. <img src="graemlins/yltype.gif" border="0" alt="[typing]" />

Chucker
1982 928 White

Big Dave

Chris:

I don't have my factory radio any more, but on a normal radio, the four holes that you're describing are for a special tool that inserts into them and then allows the radio to be pulled out. My dad used to work for a car dealership and whenever they needed to pull a radio out (who knows why) they just used clothes hangers to insert into the holes (you can cut them apart and bend them into smaller pieces....like a "U" shape for each side to make it easier to handle). I've never tried it, but he said it worked like a charm. So much for car radio security.

You should definitely try to check the wires by removing the side panels first. That's less likely to loosen more wires than there already are.

Alan

Chris,
I have updated my radio but its still a Blaupunkt. The tool that comes with it looks exactly like these available for a few bucks on ebay...

<a href="http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1859722703" target="_blank">http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1859722703</a>

Maybe you could also buy some at a local installer - for DIN std opening models they seem to be a de-facto standard.

Slide them in - tension inwards (or outwards - I forget) and slide the radio out.

If you go the coathanger route - note the notches on the end - they do seem to click into something - but friction alone could possibly work too.

Alan

Brett Matthews

Chris,
Don't forget to take the rear stabilizing nut loose, and you do need to take the side panels off to access this, otherwise, all the hauling on the front of the radio won't get it out! So big Dave, IF the radio is original, there is this little bit more of security for Chris, and any others who choose to reuse this stabilizing mount. <img src="graemlins/burnout.gif" border="0" alt="[burnout]" />

Chris Taylor

Thanks folks, I guess I will go the side-panel route for now... <img src="graemlins/r.gif" border="0" alt="[king]" />

Max

If memory serves, you can use a lightweight wire coat hanger, Cut a piece 6-8inches, bend it in a "U" shape than trim it so both ends are equal. With the carpeted wings and the stabilizer nut removed (where applicable). Push the wire into one set of holes, with the other hand push the head unit out from the backside. Repeat for the other side.

Oops, didn't see it was an '88, no stabilizer nut. the unit should just about self eject if you use two of the U-bent wires.

AO

Big Dave's right. Cut the "u's" from a wire coat hanger. Leave them pretty long, like 4-5". Then insert them into the four holes. Then gently pull the radio out while pushing the hangers to the outside edges. If it doesn;t seem to come out, there may be a retaining bolt holding the end of the radio in. In which case you have to remove the passenger panel. No big deal though. Just a few screws. Then you'll be able to evrything going on in there.

One final note. I would disconnect the ground strap in the back before doing this just in case...