Removing a Fabia stereo???
28 May 2006, 10:30 AM
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Removing a Fabia stereo???
Anyone know how you remove the standard Fabia head unit? I'm about to buy something better, but haven't got a clue how you get it out. Does the trim either side of the the stereo come off?
28 May 2006, 11:06 AM
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I considered putting Max Power stickers on it, wheel spinning it around the local McDonalds, then waiting 
Thankfully Chavs don't give it a glance (good job as its parked in a rough area...hence we didn't get two Scoobs
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Thankfully Chavs don't give it a glance (good job as its parked in a rough area...hence we didn't get two Scoobs
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28 May 2006, 11:10 AM
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Seriously, if your radio of the Fabia is embedded to dash. I would let a professional installer change it for you. AS you can get impatient and snap of a clip or something makeing your dash not fot back properly again.
28 May 2006, 11:12 AM
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It's not really that bad - just don't know how to get it out - I managed to remove the Scoob stereo OK...
28 May 2006, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamesemt
Anyone know how you remove the standard Fabia head unit? I'm about to buy something better, but haven't got a clue how you get it out. Does the trim either side of the the stereo come off?
kenwood radio removal keys or a chopped up credit card will work.
or even a hacksaw blade snapped in 2, or even the correct tool your dealer may have.
cheers matt.
28 May 2006, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by mw2655
kenwood radio removal keys or a chopped up credit card will work.
or even a hacksaw blade snapped in 2, or even the correct tool your dealer may have.
cheers matt.
or even a hacksaw blade snapped in 2, or even the correct tool your dealer may have.
cheers matt.
There are two flat holes, one either side of the head unit, buy Kenwood keys from Halfords or use the cut down credit card or junior hacksaw blade option.
Cheers
Lee
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Are the holes below the station presets for 1 and 6?
I've taken the trim off on either side of the stereo.
Does anyone have a picture? Is it literally down the side of the stereo?
I've taken the trim off on either side of the stereo.
Does anyone have a picture? Is it literally down the side of the stereo?
29 May 2006, 05:07 PM
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Also James,
You do not need an adaptor lead or facia adaptor to fit an aftermarket stereo so dont let Halfords etc sell you one.
You will need an aerial amplifier (Under £10) and a bit of trim from Skoda to fit under your new stereo (Under £5). You will also need to swap the yellow and red wires round on your new head unit.
Cheers
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You do not need an adaptor lead or facia adaptor to fit an aftermarket stereo so dont let Halfords etc sell you one.
You will need an aerial amplifier (Under £10) and a bit of trim from Skoda to fit under your new stereo (Under £5). You will also need to swap the yellow and red wires round on your new head unit.
Cheers
Lee
29 May 2006, 08:03 PM
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Cheers for that Lee - think I may need to buy the 'keys' as I've already wrecked a nectar card trying to get it out 
29 May 2006, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Jamesemt
Cheers for that Lee - think I may need to buy the 'keys' as I've already wrecked a nectar card trying to get it out
Put insulating tape over the ends you hold and try that
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