need head unit help
05-22-2007, 04:45 PM
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need head unit help
hey guys hows it going, I bought the Scosche install kit for my new head unit and I can't remove the mounting brackets off the stock head unit to use with the install kit. Its a bit frustrating, I already freed the heads of two of the screws(I guess those aren't coming out now) and broke the tip of one of the screw drivers, and a drill doesn't help either. seems like the screws are rusted(but from where?) in or something. any advice?
05-22-2007, 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by WeeZyFellA
hey guys hows it going, I bought the Scosche install kit for my new head unit and I can't remove the mounting brackets off the stock head unit to use with the install kit. Its a bit frustrating, I already freed the heads of two of the screws(I guess those aren't coming out now) and broke the tip of one of the screw drivers, and a drill doesn't help either. seems like the screws are rusted(but from where?) in or something. any advice?
05-22-2007, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by burnurass
use a 10MM socket wrench (i think it's a 10mm) and TIGHTEN IT to break it loose. Then it should be broken loose.
if your thinking of the 4 screws that hold the unit into the car, its not those. its the 6 screws, each side, on the left and right of the unit that hold it and the climate control together that need to be removed.
05-22-2007, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by burnurass
use a 10MM socket wrench (i think it's a 10mm) and TIGHTEN IT to break it loose. Then it should be broken loose.
Theyre reccessed flat screws n00b, havent you been in there enough to know this already?
05-23-2007, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Try tightening first til it cracks, then loosen with ease. Make sure the driver is in there firmly, even tap it a bit with a mallet to confirm.
i have everything out, only to get no where.
05-23-2007, 08:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
I would have to say drill em out then.
On a side note, does the Metra kit use the factory brackets? or any of the factory pieces to install a new head unit. even though its black I might as well buy that kit then.
05-23-2007, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by Pearl96Max
Theyre reccessed flat screws n00b, havent you been in there enough to know this already?
But I did give him a hint to tighten it first...lol.
When ya comin for the BT?
05-23-2007, 06:07 PM
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Mine came out easily with an impact screwdriver like this one
http://autorepair.about.com/library/...bl255a-lib.htm
good luck
http://autorepair.about.com/library/...bl255a-lib.htm
good luck
05-23-2007, 07:13 PM
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i used a titanium bit and a powerful drill on mine, came off with ease..
others though, yeah just tap a good driver with a hammer lightly and try to break first.
the last screw you can actually twist the bracket a bit around the radio and it will break the screw loose.
others though, yeah just tap a good driver with a hammer lightly and try to break first.
the last screw you can actually twist the bracket a bit around the radio and it will break the screw loose.
05-24-2007, 10:25 AM
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thanks guys, but no amount of force or pressure is making them loose, i guess my only option left now is to drill them out or try the impact screw driver.
i thought if i used the metra kit now i would avoid having to use the brackets, but that too uses the brackets.
i thought if i used the metra kit now i would avoid having to use the brackets, but that too uses the brackets.
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