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Thread: I need the 5-sided radio removal tool

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    I need the 5-sided radio removal tool

    Hi all,
    does anyone have the pentagon wrench for the screws on the radio head and no longer needs it?

    'Cuz I need the tool to safely put the unit back in the dash.

    -Jerry

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    You can use torx bit to accomplish this. Just have to be gentle with it.

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    ^^ yep, no need for any special tool, anything that fits moderately snug will do. "anti theft" screw, HA! A small flat blade screwdriver has been my go to for decades.

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    A small allen key even works too!
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    I disagree with all these fellows. The screw is soft brass and easily reamed out.

    So I bought a proper tool on Ebay for 7 dollars. A bargain compared with disaster.

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    I agree with "berkelyEE". Many yrs ago I also bought the correct tool.
    On a chance that you could destroy the screw head and not be able to remove the
    radio is enough reason to get the correct tool.

    https://www.ecstuning.com/b-schwaben...All%20Products
    Last edited by 1986series6; 01-26-2020 at 07:11 AM.

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