Removing stock HU

McScooby · 01-09-2007, 16:18

I have the standard HU in my Fabia vRS that I'm trying to get out & I just want to check I'm not been too thick here.

I've taken off the blanking plates down each side of the radio & got myself a set of radio removal keys for European cars, it lists Audi's & VW's on the box. However they are just to big to go into the slots under the memory buttons on my HU.

I'm I trying in the wrong place or do I just have the wrong tool for the job?

Any help much appreciated.

**VRStu** · 01-09-2007, 16:26

You need something thin to go into those slots. I have the proper tools but others have managed with cut up loyalty cars or similar. I cringe to say it but even a hacksaw blade has been used.

McScooby · 01-09-2007, 16:34

Yeah I have read that on here about the hacksaw blades, mine must be larger than normal because when I look at the holes they don't look tall enough. Thats the problem with these keys I have they go in width wise it just the height but that stops them dead.

You couldn't post me a pic of what you have so I can see how far out mine are?

**VRStu** · 01-09-2007, 16:43

I don't have a pic to hand but it's part number is T30005 - try google

nathan_marriott · 11-09-2007, 19:56

I popped to local skoda garage and asked them if they wouldnt mind taking it out for me, voila!!! New head unit fitted that same day!!

McScooby · 11-09-2007, 21:55

In the end I got the local Skoda garage to order me some at £3, went to pick them up & they couldn't find them so gave me a set for free from one the machines sets. :-)

Took a lot of force though to get it out even with the right tools, I now know why no one trys to nick Skoda radio's, just to much hard work!

gathy · 20-09-2007, 18:20

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Originally Posted by McScooby

In the end I got the local Skoda garage to order me some at £3, went to pick them up & they couldn't find them so gave me a set for free from one the machines sets. :-)

Took a lot of force though to get it out even with the right tools, I now know why no one trys to nick Skoda radio's, just to much hard work!

think youll find no one nicks them cause there sh+te(brown human waste of a runny consistency)

hence your taking it out lol

McScooby · 21-09-2007, 17:17

I'll admit I'm tone deaf here & now but I think the standard head unit is pritty good. It plays cds & you get radio.

Anyway HU is staying in just need to move it to the lower slot so I can get my new toy installed in the top one.

WeirdKerr · 21-09-2007, 19:42

the guy that was fitting my new blaupunkt last weekend struggled to get the original head unit out but managed by taking off the 2 bits of trim at the side and the oddments cubby thing below the stereo....

01-09-2007, 16:18	#1
McScooby Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 235 Thanks: 21 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Removing stock HU I have the standard HU in my Fabia vRS that I'm trying to get out & I just want to check I'm not been too thick here. I've taken off the blanking plates down each side of the radio & got myself a set of radio removal keys for European cars, it lists Audi's & VW's on the box. However they are just to big to go into the slots under the memory buttons on my HU. I'm I trying in the wrong place or do I just have the wrong tool for the job? Any help much appreciated.

01-09-2007, 16:26	#2
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,848 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,000 Times in 896 Posts	Re: Removing stock HU You need something thin to go into those slots. I have the proper tools but others have managed with cut up loyalty cars or similar. I cringe to say it but even a hacksaw blade has been used. __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

01-09-2007, 16:34	#3
McScooby Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 235 Thanks: 21 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Removing stock HU Yeah I have read that on here about the hacksaw blades, mine must be larger than normal because when I look at the holes they don't look tall enough. Thats the problem with these keys I have they go in width wise it just the height but that stops them dead. You couldn't post me a pic of what you have so I can see how far out mine are?

01-09-2007, 16:43	#4
VRStu Txt Spk Police Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 20,848 Thanks: 145 Thanked 1,000 Times in 896 Posts	Re: Removing stock HU I don't have a pic to hand but it's part number is T30005 - try google __________________ Stu Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2008 Audi S3 - Ibis White, Black Optics Pack, Privacy Glass, Auto Bi Xenon Headlights, Rain Sensing Wipers, Bose Sound System, Ipod Prep, GSM Phone Prep, Flat Bottom Multi Function Steering Wheel, Electric Folding Mirrors, Acoustic Parking, Cruise Control, Interior Light Pack, Non Smokers Pack. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - A Patio

11-09-2007, 19:56	#5
nathan_marriott Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Heanor Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Removing stock HU I popped to local skoda garage and asked them if they wouldnt mind taking it out for me, voila!!! New head unit fitted that same day!!

11-09-2007, 21:55	#6
McScooby Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 235 Thanks: 21 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Removing stock HU In the end I got the local Skoda garage to order me some at £3, went to pick them up & they couldn't find them so gave me a set for free from one the machines sets. :-) Took a lot of force though to get it out even with the right tools, I now know why no one trys to nick Skoda radio's, just to much hard work!

21-09-2007, 17:17	#8
McScooby Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Stoke-on-Trent Posts: 235 Thanks: 21 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Removing stock HU I'll admit I'm tone deaf here & now but I think the standard head unit is pritty good. It plays cds & you get radio. Anyway HU is staying in just need to move it to the lower slot so I can get my new toy installed in the top one.

21-09-2007, 19:42	#9
WeirdKerr Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Morayshire Posts: 739 Thanks: 29 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Removing stock HU the guy that was fitting my new blaupunkt last weekend struggled to get the original head unit out but managed by taking off the 2 bits of trim at the side and the oddments cubby thing below the stereo.... __________________ Výhodou prostřednictvím technickými

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