cassete player removal [EL]

el_sparko · 25-02-2006, 09:09 PM

I had a crack at the search function but didnt come up with anything. What i wanted to know is, i removed the plastic cover for the cassete player and the player itself is held in by two golden coloured screws with a weird screw pattern on the top. I guess everyones had the same problem upgrading to a cd player, so can anyone tell me where i can get the tool to undo the bastards?

InitialD · 25-02-2006, 10:25 PM

Those screws are called TORX screws. T25 torx bit IIRC. These are available in a set from dicksmith, autobarn, bunnings, Mitre 10, etc.

gthofan · 25-02-2006, 10:27 PM

is that the allen key sort of screw with the raised dot in the middle?? if it is, just get a good pair of pliers and squeese the screw and turn it to loosen it

InitialD · 25-02-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by gthofan

is that the allen key sort of screw with the raised dot in the middle?? if it is, just get a good pair of pliers and squeese the screw and turn it to loosen it

Yeah that allen key sort of scerw is a torx screw. Your idea dosent normally work as those screws have been in there since the car was made and are very tight. Plus its a handy thing to have, a set of torx bits. Your seats are a T50 torx bit aswell.

Those screws also serve a purpose as it makes the little bugger who is trying to flog your stereo work a little harder to get it.

el_sparko · 25-02-2006, 10:55 PM

yeah i was planning on keeping the screws in place just adopt them to my cd player, i figgured not many people would have a set of torx keys:voldar02:

InitialD · 25-02-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by el_sparko

yeah i was planning on keeping the screws in place just adopt them to my cd player, i figgured not many people would have a set of torx keys:voldar02:

LOL many people do have them just your average 15yr old hooligan who needs to sell it for god knows what doesnt have them ;)

gthofan · 25-02-2006, 10:59 PM

when you install the cd player or whatever, the screws that hold your door trim to the inside of the door, will fit the thread of the torx screw

crannersEL · 26-02-2006, 01:01 AM

You will need to attach the Torx tool to a cordless drill, because as Mich mentioned they are in very tight. I tried the plyers trick and that didn't work either. I picked up a set of 24 Torx for $9.99 at Dick Smith.