Radio/Centre Panel Removal from Jazz?

eyemdee · #1 (**permalink**) 12-04-2005, 07:38 PM

Can anyone help me access the 20 pin Radio connector on a 2004 Jazz please? I have removed the panel below the heater controls, removed the 2 bolts holding the centre panel in place, and released the 3 clips on the passenger side by prising at the right spot from inside the glovebox. There are 5 or 6 more clips to release which are very tight. As I want to re-fit the stock radio I don't want to damage the dash or centre panel but the remaining clips seem to need more brute force than I want to use! Anyone know of a non damaging way of releasing the remaining clips on the top and drivers' side to release the radio panel? Thanks, Ian

vividjazz · #2 (**permalink**) 12-04-2005, 09:24 PM

http://fitfreak.net/forums/showthread.php?t=2525

eyemdee · #3 (**permalink**) 12-05-2005, 02:18 PM

Thanks for your quick reply! I had already read that thread and the useful diagrams which helped me to get as far as I have. Unfortunately I can't read Japanese and I was hoping that someone may just know where to "prise" to release the last half dozen stubborn clips without damaging the dash or the centre panel. Thanks again, Ian

vividjazz · #4 (**permalink**) 12-06-2005, 05:10 AM

Need to use a fair amount of force. Just prise where all the clips are and it will come out. If you don't have the nerve for it like myself them get a professional car audio place to do it. If they scratch or break something then they have to replace it (cheap insurance).