Removing radio trim piece with destroying it

ctfjr · 10-06-2012, 02:43 PM

I am about to change th head unit in my 2011 sti. After reading a few posts on various forums I used my fingers & started at the top & gently pulled (well gently but firmly). The top did start to disengage from the clips but then it stopped.

So not wanting to totally destroy it. . . The question is, is this the right way to remove it?

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dsn112 · 10-06-2012, 08:11 PM

No correct way, I just used a plastic pry tool in the lower corner to get it started, then pulled the rest out. It's super simple. You won't destroy it.

garudatwo · 10-06-2012, 08:12 PM

I've never used a tool of any kind. Just do what you do and if it "stops", move over an inch and repeat.

gunz4me · 10-06-2012, 08:26 PM

I used an expired credit card, to get it started on the right hand side, then my fingers afterward.

Autolight · 10-07-2012, 05:41 AM

Ooooops...

ctfjr · 10-07-2012, 01:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by garudatwo

I've never used a tool of any kind. Just do what you do and if it "stops", move over an inch and repeat.

Exactly

When I decided to just keep on it came out easy peasy - even went back in.
UPS is bringing my new HU on Tuesday & will probably try getting everything in after work.

Thanks to all for the reponses!

10-06-2012, 02:43 PM	#1
ctfjr Scooby Newbie Member#: 297540 Join Date: Oct 2011 Vehicle: 2011 STI White	Removing radio trim piece with destroying it I am about to change th head unit in my 2011 sti. After reading a few posts on various forums I used my fingers & started at the top & gently pulled (well gently but firmly). The top did start to disengage from the clips but then it stopped. So not wanting to totally destroy it. . . The question is, is this the right way to remove it? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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10-06-2012, 08:11 PM	#2
dsn112 Scooby Specialist Member#: 332561 Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: South Jersey Vehicle: 2013 WRX Hatch SWP	No correct way, I just used a plastic pry tool in the lower corner to get it started, then pulled the rest out. It's super simple. You won't destroy it.

10-06-2012, 08:12 PM	#3
garudatwo Scooby Specialist Member#: 322385 Join Date: Jun 2012 Chapter/Region: Tri-State	I've never used a tool of any kind. Just do what you do and if it "stops", move over an inch and repeat.

10-06-2012, 08:26 PM	#4
gunz4me Scooby Newbie Member#: 305130 Join Date: Dec 2011 Chapter/Region: South East Location: LFT Vehicle: 2012 WRX Satin White Pearl	I used an expired credit card, to get it started on the right hand side, then my fingers afterward.

10-07-2012, 05:41 AM	#5
Autolight Scooby Newbie Member#: 311699 Join Date: Feb 2012	Ooooops...