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Radio removal 200

I just picked up a nice 1993 240 with only 78k on it and I am very happy with it. I would like to install my XM radio in it but am having a little trouble getting the stock radio out. I removed the plate to the left of the radio and removed the two torx screws also on the left. Then I started to wiggle the unit out and at about the half way point it gets stuck. I don't want to break anything so before I start adding more pressure to the problem I thought I would check and see if I was up aginst a bracket or clip???








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Once you get better access as the other guys suggest, you'll find a big ol' metal bracket attached to the back of the radio. It might have a hex head bolt, and it might have a finger that locks into a socket in another piece behind the dash. Either way, it's your enemy, and you need to get it out of there. Watch for the wiper mechanism back there- clearance is VERY tight and it can eat fingers or wires if you're not careful.

Be advised your car has an amp mounted behind the little junk box at the bottom of the console. After removing the lousy amp and factory radio, you can then fit a deeper box from an 87 (or so) 240, and have twice the storage room down below.

Good luck!
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Rob Bareiss, New London CT ::: Roterande Fläkt Och Drivremmar!








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In addition to removing the glove box as mentioned the fake speaker grill on top of the dash pops out for better access.








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You can remove the glove box to gain better access to the area behind the radio. The glove box removes easily all in one piece after undoing maybe 6-8 screws. After the glove box is out you can see if the radio is still secured to the bracket or can see if the wiring harness or radio antenna wires are getting hung up. Best wishes. Replacing the stock radio was one of the best modifications I've ever done to my brick and I should have done it years earlier than I did.








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Just about every radio I've pulled has been attached to a bracket or the wires' plug connectors get hung up or fuse holder get hung up. Work carefully.







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