340 stereo removal

May 18th, 2004, 13:20

I am trying to remove a VC608 radio cassette from my old 340 to get access to the heater fan system which has died, but I can't see how to get the unit out. The Haynes manual only shows how to get out a basic radio, not a radio cassette. Any suggestions gratefully received.

JOHN 850 · May 18th, 2004, 16:05

There are 2 plastic uprights at either side of the radio which can be removed by a small screwdriver. You then need 2 radio removal forks which are inserted either side of the radio in the 2 holes. Put these in & then push them sideways apart when inserted & pull them both back which should bring the radio out with them.

The forks can be bought from Halfords for a couple of quid. You could use a screwdriver to lever the radio out, but you do risk damaging the front !

Cheers,

John.

May 23rd, 2004, 22:04

John, Thanks for the advice. I thought it was probably a fork/screwdriver job, but could not see how to remove the plastic uprights, and as they seem reluctant to move and I'm loath to cause cosmetic damage I wonder if you would be kind enough to elaborate a bit on how I get these bits off, then I should be fine with the rest of it. Regards, Alan.

JOHN 850 · May 24th, 2004, 00:04

Get a small, flat bladed screwdriver & insert in the vertical gap between the radio & the small cover, then twist the screwdriver - you should then see the plastic cover moving away from the radio towards you.

Cheers,

John.

May 18th, 2004, 13:20	#1
acv999 Guest Location:	340 stereo removal I am trying to remove a VC608 radio cassette from my old 340 to get access to the heater fan system which has died, but I can't see how to get the unit out. The Haynes manual only shows how to get out a basic radio, not a radio cassette. Any suggestions gratefully received.

May 18th, 2004, 16:05	#2
JOHN 850 Senior Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Yorkshire	RE: 340 stereo removal There are 2 plastic uprights at either side of the radio which can be removed by a small screwdriver. You then need 2 radio removal forks which are inserted either side of the radio in the 2 holes. Put these in & then push them sideways apart when inserted & pull them both back which should bring the radio out with them. The forks can be bought from Halfords for a couple of quid. You could use a screwdriver to lever the radio out, but you do risk damaging the front ! Cheers, John. __________________ Current : 2020 XC60 R Design, 1998 C70 T5 Coupe, 1988 360GLT, 1999 C70 TDI Previous : V90 RD, 360GLEi, V70TDI, V70 2.5D, 965, C70 T5 x3, 340 x2, 360GLT x4, P1800ES x3, 240 x3, 940 x2, S70 x3, 850 x3, S80, 480 x2, 120 x2, XC90 x2, V70 D5 x3

May 23rd, 2004, 22:04	#3
acv999 Guest Location:	RE: 340 stereo removal John, Thanks for the advice. I thought it was probably a fork/screwdriver job, but could not see how to remove the plastic uprights, and as they seem reluctant to move and I'm loath to cause cosmetic damage I wonder if you would be kind enough to elaborate a bit on how I get these bits off, then I should be fine with the rest of it. Regards, Alan.

May 24th, 2004, 00:04	#4
JOHN 850 Senior Member Last Online: May 12th, 2024 20:49 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: North Yorkshire	RE: 340 stereo removal Get a small, flat bladed screwdriver & insert in the vertical gap between the radio & the small cover, then twist the screwdriver - you should then see the plastic cover moving away from the radio towards you. Cheers, John. __________________ Current : 2020 XC60 R Design, 1998 C70 T5 Coupe, 1988 360GLT, 1999 C70 TDI Previous : V90 RD, 360GLEi, V70TDI, V70 2.5D, 965, C70 T5 x3, 340 x2, 360GLT x4, P1800ES x3, 240 x3, 940 x2, S70 x3, 850 x3, S80, 480 x2, 120 x2, XC90 x2, V70 D5 x3

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