I needed to remove the radio door and trim plate so they can go to the CF shop.

Just thought some of you might like to see how easy it is:

First, put the shift lever in reverse, and cover the lever and the console with a folded t-shirt or other padding. Pull firmly one one side of the radio door, until the lower clip releases. Do the same to the other side. Then pull a little harder on each side, until the middle clip releases.



When the middle clip on the right side releases, a small space will open up near the top- insert the tape-covered screwdriver here:



Cover the surrounding parts with tape, and don't pry on anything. Use the tip of the screwdriver to push the backside of the plastic forward (it comes out very easily):



Padded screwdriver:



To remove the radio door from the trim plate, use something like this to push out the retaining pins (a coathanger will do). Remember to protect the surface with tape:



Parts ready to go:


-Pete

 

With a MY'04+ console the console needs to be removed (or at least pulled up) first before the radio door assembly can be removed. FYI

 

What kind of tool is that you're using in that picture? I'm having trouble getting the pins out. They don't seem to be budging. I tried a coathanger and nail so far, so any help would be appreciated.

 

Sounds like you've got a CF addiction! I'm sure it wil look nice.

 

The pins in my radio door slid out like butter, I didn't have to push hard at all. Make sure you are pushing them straight out, not at an angle. The bend in the tool helps to accomplish this.

The tool I used will probably be hard to come by. It's a 17g needle normally used for placing an epidural catheter in someone's back. I cut the tip off, so it isn't sharp. I'm in anesthesia school, so I just happened to have an unused one laying around. I couldn't find a wire coathanger anywhere- go figure.

-Pete

 

I think you can also use pliers to get those pins out if your having trouble using a poking stick.

 

pete, good to see a post from you, hope all is well, can not wait to see the finished door.
MAtt

 

That's exactly what I needed. I knew I was missing a piece of information from somewhere.
Thanks.

 

does the trim have to come off to to just replace the radio door?..i just want to replace my 01 radio door with the newer one...how would i do that?..

 

Yeah, the trim has to come off to change the radio door.

-Pete