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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 05:52 PM
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How do I remove my radio...??

1993 Aerostar. How do I get the radio out? I know it takes special tools, but can this be done without them or can the tool be made?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2005 | 08:12 PM
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You can buy the tools from wall mart (about $7), or you can take an old metal hanger and cut 2 - 6" leangths, bend them to make a U. Slide them in the holes on the sides (one on the left, one on the right) then push them outwards and pull at the same time, that will release the radio from the dash.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2005 | 11:04 PM
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I guess the 93 is different from a 91. Ours was held in with 4 screws...simple as that.
 
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Old Jul 25, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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I originally tried to make something out of "stiff" wire (coathanger), but it just wasn't stiff enough, so I broke down and bought the "tool."

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Old Aug 3, 2005 | 06:14 PM
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Just use two paper clips and bend it in a "U" shape for each side. Then insert them in the side holes while you pull out.

You do have to take the covers off the drivers side to get the center one off. Do not yank or pry them off. It will break the little pegs off if you do.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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I wish you would stop referring to wal-mart for automotive tools and materials. Just say auto parts store. Walmarts price on that part is not going to be lower than anyone elses, and I would just as soon demolish my local walmart as buy from them. They are horrible deceptive economy wreckers. They don't care about saving you money, all they want to do is drive everyone else out of business so they can have a monopoly.
 
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Old Aug 4, 2005 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by khantyranitar
I wish you would stop referring to wal-mart for automotive tools and materials. Just say auto parts store. Walmarts price on that part is not going to be lower than anyone elses, and I would just as soon demolish my local walmart as buy from them. They are horrible deceptive economy wreckers. They don't care about saving you money, all they want to do is drive everyone else out of business so they can have a monopoly.
China Mart is what it should be called. They are the dumping ground for China, Mexico, and all the rest.

Ever notice the Made in the USA slogan just vanished? Could it be that only 2% of it's products are Made in the USA.
 
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