How to remove Radio? (I used Search)

[sph17]

I am not having a good day. First I couldn't get the 10mm bolts off to replace the starter on my 300D this morning, now I can't figure out how to remove my radio from my 97 C280.

I used the search feature and read about a MB Radio removal tool and at SLK23.com he said it could be done with a thin knife. I have two pieces of thin aluminum that just fit into the two slots, I push in about 1cm to get resistance, I push a bit more, and I can not get the radio out.

I pulled the coin tray below the radio, so that I could reach behind to get more forward force on the radio, but my jury rig radio memoval tools don't seem to be doing the job. Can any one post a pix of the MB radio removal tool, and let me know how far in I need to push the two pieces of metal? Any help would be appreciated. I don't want to be 0/2 today.

Thanks.

[1SIKBNZ]

all i used was a pocket knife. do one side at a time, worked like a charm! =)

[sph17]

Originally posted by 1SIKBNZ
all i used was a pocket knife. do one side at a time, worked like a charm! =) Someone on another forum directed me to a website that had the radio removal tooks pictured with removal instructions. Your post allowed me to use two of my small Swiss Army Knives, with the curve of the blade towards the middle of the radio, and it slipped out like a charm.

You kept me from being 0/2 today, at least I can claim a .500 average for my auto repair escapades, and I didn't have to buy a radio removal tool.

Thanks.

[cthirtysizzle]

Go to the dealership and buy the oem radio tools or just use theirs. If you don't have a dealership nearby, go to any radio installation place.

[ruffino28]

http://www.club202.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=2934&highlight=ipod

[ruffino28]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=2479976559&category=6755&sspagename=WDVW

[ruffino28]

u can go get that tool from MB dealer just like 12+ dollars i forgot the exact how much

[sph17]

I got the radio out using two small swiss army knives.

Thanks again, Steve

[ryhi]

yes!!! use small knives or small files!! does the job and u save $12!!

[ja2k]

sph17 and ryhi if you guys are not busy can you take a picture of the knife you used to take out the radio. Thanks

[sph17]

Originally posted by ja2k
sph17 and ryhi if you guys are not busy can you take a picture of the knife you used to take out the radio. Thanks
Check out this link as I got some additional information here
http://forums.mbworld.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=70811

[ja2k]

I appreciate it, thanks for the help.