HELP! Can't remove headunit from frame...(pics inside)

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04-26-2005, 12:52 PM

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HELP! Can't remove headunit from frame...(pics inside)

I am having the worst f-ing luck in the world with removing my OEM headunit. The screws highlighted in red WILL NOT screw a damn's worth. I've put every ounce of strength into it, but it's no use. I've soaked the screws in some WD-40...nothing. WTF is the problem!? This is, literally, driving me nuts. I've posted this here and in the audio forum, because I need as many replies as possible...otherwise, I'm putting everything back together and just saying f*ck it. I just can't get the OEM out of the frame. =(

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04-26-2005, 12:55 PM

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Get a ratchet with a long handle and turn the screws...the longer the handle, the more torque you will have. Have 1 person hold the ratchet in-line with the screw, then turn the ratchet...it this does not work at firts, insert a hollow pipe around the ratchet body giving you a longer ratchet...the longer the handle the more torque you will have.

That is how I did it.

04-26-2005, 01:48 PM

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I had no trouble with mine and I just used a drill. Get yourself a P2 phillips bit if you don't have one.

04-26-2005, 01:50 PM

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Also I just thought of this. If you strip it out just go to sears where they have a bit the cuts the top off the screw.

04-26-2005, 02:02 PM

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Also I just thought of this. If you strip it out just go to sears where they have a bit the cuts the top off the screw.

The screws are recessed, would they still be able to do that?

04-26-2005, 02:03 PM

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i laid that piece on the floor and used my weight and drill to remove the screws. I was having trouble also but once i did that, it worked.

04-26-2005, 02:05 PM

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tighten the screws and then back them off.....I went through the same process and this is how I got them off.....

04-26-2005, 02:09 PM

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The screws are recessed, would they still be able to do that?

It's called a extractor.

04-26-2005, 02:11 PM

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Oh, man did i have trouble doing that we tried everythign then i stripped it and then i attempted to drill it out, so it got me pissed so i just cut the ears off

04-26-2005, 02:12 PM

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i laid that piece on the floor and used my weight and drill to remove the screws. I was having trouble also but once i did that, it worked.

This is exactly what I had to do. You need to use a high powered drill and had someone hold on to it as I punished that damn thing.

04-26-2005, 02:32 PM

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I got em out. Went to my mechanics and the two of them managed to screw them out. Now I'm faced with a new f*cking problem...CD Error FO. The headunit won't open up to take in a CD.

What does CD Error FO mean?

04-26-2005, 03:57 PM

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CD slide won't open. I disconnected the HU and will be putting the old one back in tomorrow. The f*cking screws are once again stuck to the frame, and they weren't even fastened tightly when put back on. *sigh*

04-26-2005, 04:00 PM

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Check your PM's.

04-26-2005, 04:06 PM

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I have to say Nissan's got some weird stuff . My stock HU had exactly the same problem when I tried to install an Alpine HU.

A strong metal drill with (lots of) sweat did the trick.

04-26-2005, 04:07 PM

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Thanks, again.

04-26-2005, 04:09 PM

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Thanks, again.

By the way, when I was replacing the headunit in question, I had to go to a shop to have them remove those bolts as well. They were impossible to move by hand, and stripped 2 of my screwdrivers.

04-26-2005, 04:15 PM

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Yeah, ****'s insane. But they're stuck again, weren't even tightened up at all. So weird...

04-26-2005, 04:16 PM

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Yo Arnold bro, you tried man. I give you props for tryin to fit that 6 cd changer. But i'm sorry things had to turn out this way but.. all I have to say is..

04-26-2005, 04:26 PM

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Poor mouse...he looks so cute. =(

And Sam, I'm so kicking your ***. I'm gonna' T.P. your house, biotch!

04-26-2005, 05:34 PM

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Hey, I had the exact same problem...couldnt get them off and i was getting sooo annoyed...so i just ordered new brackets...cost like 15 with shipping...not too bad

04-26-2005, 06:12 PM

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Poor mouse...he looks so cute. =(

04-26-2005, 06:17 PM

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Hahaha. I hate you, man.

04-26-2005, 07:03 PM

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Hey guys....just use an impact driver. Works slick.....
I'm talking the hand held one you use with a hammer.....

04-26-2005, 07:37 PM

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I had the same problem taking out my stock HU. I broke two or three philips drivers before getting the screws out. I think what finally worked was sticking a nail into the center of the screw head and whacking it with a hammer a few times. This somehow broke the screws free enough to unscrew them. Still took a LOT of force, but they came out.

04-26-2005, 08:26 PM

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Damn guys. I just used an 18v cordless drill on the highest torque setting and put my weight into it. They came right out.

04-26-2005, 08:44 PM

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Quote:

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thats bs man the longer the handle the more torque you will loose--I use a small screwdriver and if that dont work use a quarter in drive ratchet and a socket that fits a phillips bit and a small extension--those screws are a motha f*&ker--Ive even used an impact driver--a screw driver that u hit with a hammer--but only on defective units not rec for units that are going to be reused

04-26-2005, 10:04 PM

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Quote:

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It's called a extractor.

I used this also.

04-26-2005, 10:08 PM

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Torque = Force * Radius

(larger radius = more torque)

04-26-2005, 10:15 PM

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drill will help alot, thats what i used

04-27-2005, 12:45 AM

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have you tried liquid wrench? that may make it easier.

04-27-2005, 01:19 AM

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Quote:

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Hey guys....just use an impact driver. Works slick.....
I'm talking the hand held one you use with a hammer.....

That's what I had to do...

04-27-2005, 04:34 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TheBigDu

Torque = Force * Radius

(larger radius = more torque)

true story. a longer extension loses torque, a larger radius adds torque.

my bolts were stuck too when i put in my ddx, i just drilled the stockers out.