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Re: Tips wanted for new radio installation...



At 11:12 PM 10/19/96 -0500, you wrote:
>
>I am planning to replace the stock radio in my '85. Although I do love 
>the nice VW symbol on it, the tape player has been damaged and can't play 
>anymore. I am thinking of buying a new Blaupunkt radio/tape player, and I 
>am a bit concerned about how new radios fit into the console. The stock 
>one had 2 holes on either side, and you could shove a proper tool inside 
>the four holes and get the radio out. How will the new one fit into the 
>opening and then stay there? Even the stock radio jumped up and down a 
>little bit when I went over bumps, I fear that this will be unavoidable 
>for the new one. Somebody told me that places like Best Buy or Circuit 
>City sell kits for such jobs. I thought I might ask here first, just in 
>case someone has put in a radio in his Scirocco console.

This might sound complicated, depending on how mechaincally minded you are. 
The radio should come out of the back of the console. to do that, you will
need to remove the console from where its mounted. 
This is done by removing the environment control levers by pulling them
straight out, then remove the knob and then the face plate. (it just pries
off) Next, remove the 2 screws that hold the environment control assembly to
the console. (its the thingie that the arms were sitting in) and just let it
sit there. Then remove 2 more screws that hold the top of the console to the
car. 
Next, go down below where to radio sits and remove those 2 screws. (DONT
LOOSE ANY OF THESE SCREWS!! you'll need them for the reinstalation process.)  
Remove the screws on both sides of the console in the drivers areas and the
passengers area. Should be 2 of them, depending on the car. 
lastly, remove the long screw under the little cover that never stays shut.
It's right in front of the shifter, nearest the parking brake lever. 
Now, your ready to pull it out and get to the back side of the console. 

You know, you could have the place where you buy the stereo install it for
you. Some places will do it for free! Some charge a small fee but if this
task is over your head, you might want to let the pro's do it. If you think
you might want to try it and do this job yourself and want more info, just
ask away! id be glad to help. 

Shawn

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