Re: Radio Removal E39

Thanks Chris - now I have confirmation that the only latch is released by
the screwdriver in the hole trick, I'm sure I can jemmy it out somehow.

"Chris" <chris.north@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> "Toby Thornton" <me@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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> > Hi - I hope someone can help me remove the radio/headunit from my 5
> > series.
> >
> > I've found a load of messages in various places about removing the
> > radio/headunit/mid from an E39, but the descriptions all seem to be
> > different to my unit. People say to remove volume knob and then insert
&
> > turn screwdriver in hole just to right of spindle to release just the
> > lower
> > part of the unit (MID I think). Problem is that I have a hole above the
> > spindle and the radio/headunit is definately all in one piece (I've seen
> > an
> > identical one on ebay which shows it's all one unit:
> >
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E39-5-Series-Business-RDS-Radio-Tape-Player_W0QQitemZ4605429853QQcategoryZ10374QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem).
> > I can insert a screwdriver into the hole and turn it, but pulling the
> > whole
> > unit like mad still doesn't release it.
> >
> > I'm from the UK, so maybe it's the difference between UK/US headunits
> > that's
> > my problem?
> >
> > I obviously don't want to break it, but am I just not pulling hard
enough?
> >
> > Thanks in advance
> >
> > Toby
> > ----
> > 2001 530 Touring
> >
>
> Toby,
>
> The TIS for this model includes the following instructions:
>
> - Remove knob from volume control.
> - Insert screwdriver (5.5) into slot (*) approx. 1 mm and turn 90 degrees.
> - Hook special tool (**) into cassette socket and pull out radio.
>
> (5.5) mm blade size?
> (*) this is the slot shown in your second photo, above the spindle.
> (**) this is a large hooked piece of (probably) plastic that gives you
> something to pull on. Perhaps a couple of smooth-bladed knives, either
side
> of the unit, would be OK to lever it out.
>
> Hope this helps.
> Chris.
>
>


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