Vaux Astra G Cd Player Removal !?

[BRUN]

grrrrrr

it wont come out in the usual manner, using the removal keys

i know this is a clio forum but does anyone know how it comes out

its a Siemens VDO CDR500

ive changed them in so many astras of this type, but my dads one doesnt want to come out

 

[Rob182]

remove the little tray (below the heating controls)

and get you hand in there and push and pull at the same time!!

Should come out!

 

[Rob182]

thats is if it is the older style astra


Like this one

 

[BRUN]

yes its that one, and im already doing all that mate, it wont budge

its annoying me so much as i work for Motor World and in my 3 years working there ive yet to encounter an Astra stereo that doesnt just come straight out

 

[Rob182]

old of ideas then sorry m8

maybe

Would help LOL

 

[BrianR]

I had the same problem with an Astra G recently, just had to get physical with it. Make sure the keys are going in on the correct side of the spring clips, then work round the outside edges on the sides of the unit with a small flat bladed screwdriver.

You cant push it from behind because its a full length cage, not just a short slip, and the connectors and antenna conection are all incorporated in the back..

It will come eventually.

 

[BRUN]

yea, i can feel a small section underneath that feels like the cage is open, but i know about the rest being full, they have that screw/bolt at the back aswell which ill need to remove, but thats the easy part

how do you get the keys on the correct side of the spring clips, how do i make sure its going in right

 

[BrianR]

I used a small powerfull LED torch and looked down the key holes, basic, but it worked.

I have taken a couple of pics but for some reason I cant fix them here.
PM me with an email address and I will send them to you.

 

[BRUN]

mbrunskill69@hotmail.com

thanks

 

[BrianR]

OK ill send them now.

 

[BRUN]

thanks Brian, got it out in the end, i was using some cheapo removal keys, tried some Autoleads ones and although it was stuck a bit, it came out fairly easy

 

[BrianR]

No Problem, glad it worked out.