Radio Removal on '87 Mclaren

[87ASCMcSteve]

Can anyone enlighten me on how to remove the factory radio from the dashboard? I've taken off the AC/fan cover plate but that didn't help. Thanks in advance.

[n20capri]

You need a tool to release the tabs holding it in. You'll see the 2 holes on each side of the radio....I used a shirt hanger cut down. Also, there is a bracket behind the dash that mounts to the back of the radio...I think...think it's a 10mm socket...

You can see the holes in this pic.

[87ASCMcSteve]

Mike,

Thanks very much for your suggestion on how to remove the radio. I'll give it a shot....but hope I can get my hand and wrench behind it to remove it. Will let you know. Thanks again!!

[n20capri]

Mike,

Thanks very much for your suggestion on how to remove the radio. I'll give it a shot....but hope I can get my hand and wrench behind it to remove it. Will let you know. Thanks again!!

It's def a PITA but it can be done!

[87ASCMcSteve]

Hi Mike,
You were correct about the 10mm nut on the back of the radio....I removed and also tried sticking in the hanger into the holes on either side of the radio and still cannot get it out. Anyone have any other suggestions? Or maybe I didn't have a large enough hanger...should I be pushing it into all the holes all at the same time?

[negusm]

You need to do all the holes at once.

Go to autozone and get the radio removal tool or check ebay for one. I got one for my Probe.

Or go to the dealer and they might do it for free...

-Mike

[plumkrazy]

You may also have to Pull the U-shape bent wires in towards center of radio and pull out at the same time.

tool looks like this

http://www.sjdiscounttools.com/otc7575.html

[n20capri]

Sorry in addition to what I said Mike and plumkrazy are correct. All 4 at once and pull them in towards the center...you have to play with it to get it just right.

[87ASCMcSteve]

Thanks Mike and Plumcrazy! I'll try it tomorrow.

Plumcrazy...I used to live in Farmington Hills for the last 25 years until we retired to Sarasota, Florida in 2005. Did go to the Dream Cruise this last August. Boy, I sure miss being able to be in that wonderful event since we've moved south!

Went up to Odessa yesterday just north of Tampa, to pick up a part for my car from Henry at "Paradise Motors"! WOW! Does he have lots of parts and McLarens! I asked him how many he owned and he said he didn't even know!!!!!! Saw 7 just out in the open!

[tfs2121]

Farmington Hills!... what part of farmington hills did you live in?

[87ASCMcSteve]

I lived at 9 Mile Road and Halstead in Farmington Hills.