Removing the AM radio from the bezel

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  1. DonO

    DonO Member

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    After getting the radio out of the car I am having trouble removing the
    old radio from the bezel. What's the easy way? I'd rather not tear anything up getting this apart.

    Don
     
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    dmhines Dixie Maverick Boy

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    There is a cylindrical nut on each control stem .. you can see after you pull off the knobs... there should be a slot to get a special tool ... or a screwdriver ... in there to unscrew them. Then the radio will drop out ..
     
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  3. DonO

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    I must not have been tapping it hard enough with my hammer and screw driver. I didn't want to bugger up that sloted nut too bad. Guess it will
    get a little harsher treatment. Thanks for the quick answer.
     
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    What he said. :) FYI, I used a small flat blade screwdriver.
     
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    DaMadman 3 pedals & 8cylinders=FUN

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    I have always had good luck using a pair of these 90 degree bent needle nose pliers on the slotted nuts that are too tight to get off with a small screw driver

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    use the tip end of the pliers by putting the tips in the slots and twist
     
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    Craig Selvey Indiana State Rep - MCCI

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    I also use needle nose pliers as described.
     
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