Boogity Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 In our Winabago MiniWinnie the radio has quit working. After checking the obvious things like fuses without success I would like to remove the radio for further investigation. There are 2 small holes on each side to the radio faceplate that tell me that there must be a tool or a way to release the radio mounting device to allow the radio to be removed by sliding straight out. I have tried many things in my toolbox and in my shop without any luck. Do any of you have experience with this type of radio installation? I have a picture but can't figure out how to include it in this post without sending it to a photo website. This just ain't my day. This might work . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgiaHybrid Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 You need the release tool inserted on each side to pull that radio. Tool man or some parts stores will have them. 2023 Thor Magnitude XG32 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Take a coat hanger, bend it in a "U" shape to fit in the holes each side. Make the legs about 2" long & even. Shove them in the holes, and spread them away from each other. Having a 3rd hand or other , uh, appendage, stick it in the tape hole & pull out. The real tool has notches on the legs, and can be used to pull out, so improvise 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogity Posted January 4, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 Thanks guys. I made and used the two "U" shaped coat hangar wires. Everything worked OK until today when I realized that the left side of the radio is hanging up on something from behind. I really don't want to get up under the dashboard but maybe I will have to pull the engine cover out. Nothing is easy is it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFchap Posted January 4, 2017 Report Share Posted January 4, 2017 I have used both the Ford radio removal "tools" purchased from an auto parts store, and also home-made ones from coat hangers. The coat hangers worked great on my Ford Expedition, not so well on the motorhome radio. I would try the commercial tools before going extreme. Paul (KE5LXU), former fulltimer, now sometimer... '03 Winnebago Ultimate Advantage 40E '05 Honda Odyssey Escapees, FMCA, WIT, SMART http://www.pjrider.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SIBERNUT Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Fool w/ the wires more. Since they are not the "correct" tool, sometimes they need to be in further, and the radio needs to be removed "square" with the dash face, not tilted or the little buggers in there continue to hang up. 2000 Volvo 635 A/S, N-14 Cummins"The Phoenix"'03 KA 38KSWB http://s918.photobucket.com/user/sibernut/library/?sort=6&page=1Furkids- Sibe's CH. Sedona & Tseika Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuckbear Posted January 5, 2017 Report Share Posted January 5, 2017 Keep in mind that you have a wiring harness and antenna wire attachment. In addition, some radios will have a "brace" attached to the back of the radio. Any one of these can making removing more difficult. Chuck Chuck and Susan 1999 Fleetwood Bounder 34 Triton V10 on Ford Chassis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boogity Posted January 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2017 Thanks folks. I'll continue to mess with it but not now . . . it's 2°F outside and the wood stove inside feels gooooood. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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