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Originally posted by TGO:
I got the DIN tools from crutchfield, but somehow the clips on one side of the radio were broken...cause i couldn't get it to come out. I had to destroy the radio to get it out.
Mine were completely worthless. I worked at it with the guys at the local stereo shop for 2 hours before it said f*** it and just smashed the front bezel to pieces, I was then able to stick a small flat screwdriver between the head unit and the trim and got the clips popped. I did scratch the trim a bit but only in areas where the head unit or mounting kit covers it up so no big deal (unless you wanted to save the factory stereo).
2000 ATX V6 Sport Package (Silver Frost)
No go yet, just a system and Silverstars.
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Originally posted by AnthonyP:
Originally posted by TGO:
I got the DIN tools from crutchfield, but somehow the clips on one side of the radio were broken...cause i couldn't get it to come out. I had to destroy the radio to get it out.
Mine were completely worthless. I worked at it with the guys at the local stereo shop for 2 hours before it said f*** it and just smashed the front bezel to pieces, I was then able to stick a small flat screwdriver between the head unit and the trim and got the clips popped. I did scratch the trim a bit but only in areas where the head unit or mounting kit covers it up so no big deal (unless you wanted to save the factory stereo).
I would have gone to a different shop if it took 2 hours...
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ok, again...if the clips inside are [censored], there's little you can do to get it out without destroying the radio.
1999 Silver Frost SVT
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Originally posted by TGO:
ok, again...if the clips inside are [censored], there's little you can do to get it out without destroying the radio.
pop the whole dash trim peice out 
96' ATX Zetec- stock
96' ATX Zetec- Modded
Kenwood KDC-319
5.75"-2 MTX 12's
Roady XT
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even still you have to pry it out from the side.
and if you're super lucky like i was, the metal clips that hold the trim on are also messed up and must be destroyed and replaced as well.
1999 Silver Frost SVT
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Originally posted by TGO:
ok, again...if the clips inside are [censored], there's little you can do to get it out without destroying the radio.
Like I said in an earlier reply, the sledge-hammeer mod is quite a satisfying end to a difficult stock radio extraction. 
BrApple-its all in the way it is presented...but everythign on my resume is all me
TexasRealtor-I hope you spelling improves on your resume.
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dude, after i got that fugger out i destroyed it with a mini sledge!
1999 Silver Frost SVT
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Quaife, lightened SVT Flywheel, SPEC stage II clutch, removed resonator, k&n drop in - various other goodies too.
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Originally posted by TGO:
dude, after i got that fugger out i destroyed it with a mini sledge!
15 pounder here. 
I'm still finding bits and pieces of it around the shop three months later.
BrApple-its all in the way it is presented...but everythign on my resume is all me
TexasRealtor-I hope you spelling improves on your resume.
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oh believe me i wanted to but if i ever sell the car im probly gonna want to keep my mp3 cd deck so i still have the factory am/fm cassete in storege but the funny thing is i have after market speakers in the from and i don't thing the factory head unit will power them that well plus one of the rear speakers is gone so if i ever sell the car its gonna suck for who ever buys it untill he/she gets a aftermarket head unit
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Mine came out easy with the din tools from wal-mart
98.5 SVT FOR SALE
$5000
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