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willstatt

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I'm trying to get the sony minidisc player/radio out of my 993 to replace with one with an ipod 'in' socket. No probs getting the front off and releasing the clips and screws, but it only comes out about half way then stops. Feels like the cables are holding it, but I can't see how to access the rear without taking half the dash off? Should I just yank it out? I know that no two are probably alike, but what are your experiences?

Many thanks

Will
 
I replaced the one in my car recently, I seem to recall that the back was held in place by a large spring clip which the unit pushes into. Both my old Sony unit and the new unit were a very tight fit until clear of the bracket.

I also had to replace the metal cage which fixes into the aperture that the radio goes into as this was deformed.

 
Whilst replacing mine last year had the same problem. Tried accessing it from all sorts of different places unsuccessfully and then resorted to long slow tug. The unit was being restained by the very short radio aerial cable which released from the back of the unit with the pull.

Very unscientific but it worked. The downside for you is if the restraint has its origins elsewhere..

I agree with the glovebox idea (and be careful when you are refitting to make sure that when you open and close the glovebox door it does not foul the radio cables and pull them out - there's a small retaining arm which moves and juts out of the back of the glovebox when you close it which can cause problems.

Best of luck - Michael
 
Thanks for all the suggestions. It was the CD multi changer cable that was holding the booger in. Anyway tried pulling it with a bit more enthusiasm (if you know what I mean) and out it came. Now replaced with great looking, (as in subtly unobtrusive) Sony CD/mp3 player with connector for my ipod. Great sound.

Will
 
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