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Originally Posted by cyberapache
I removed the ash tray, but I can't seem to get the panel off. I tried prying it off with a screw driver, but it doesn't give in at all. I'm afraid of braking the panel if I pry any harder.
I have the 2001 SEL with the fake wood trim panel. Should I pry harder to pop it off? Do I have to remove the radio before I can remove the panel?
Is there any home made tool I can use to remove the radio? I don't have the U-shaped DIN tool (time to go buy one?).
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You have 2 screws behind the ashtray and 2 additionnal screws behind the radio so you have to remove the radio in first. After you gently grip the panel and pull it without using tools, to unsnap it from the dash. After you will unscrew the control unit. For removing the radio I had not the appropriate tool so I have used 2 finishing nail (about 2 inches) and I have unlock 1 side on time of the radio then the other side. ( but not so easy with that but I did it) . Maybe some other poeple can recommand you easier solution to unlock the radio but remember that it has to be remove before removing the panel.