Hi - I hope someone can help me remove the radio/headunit from my 5 > series.
>
> I've found a load of messages in various places about removing the
> radio/headunit/mid from an E39, but the descriptions all seem to be
> different to my unit. People say to remove volume knob and then insert &
> turn screwdriver in hole just to right of spindle to release just the > lower
> part of the unit (MID I think). Problem is that I have a hole above the
> spindle and the radio/headunit is definately all in one piece (I've seen > an
> identical one on ebay which shows it's all one unit:
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I can insert a screwdriver into the hole and turn it, but pulling the > wholeunit like mad still doesn't release it.
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> I'm from the UK, so maybe it's the difference between UK/US headunits > that's
> my problem?
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> I obviously don't want to break it, but am I just not pulling hard enough? >
> Thanks in advance
>
> Toby
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> 2001 530 Touring
>
Toby,
The TIS for this model includes the following instructions:
- Remove knob from volume control.
- Insert screwdriver (5.5) into slot (*) approx. 1 mm and turn 90 degrees.
- Hook special tool (**) into cassette socket and pull out radio.
(5.5) mm blade size? (*) this is the slot shown in your second photo, above the spindle. (**) this is a large hooked piece of (probably) plastic that gives you something to pull on. Perhaps a couple of smooth-bladed knives, either side of the unit, would be OK to lever it out.
Hope this helps. Chris.