Radio removal

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Betweenthewheels
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Radio removal

Post by Betweenthewheels » Sun Apr 06, 2025 8:15 am

Hi folks.
Is there a special knack for removing the Citroen cassette radio from it's housing in the cubby hole? Clarion keys? 1998 stock issue radio exposed and sitting just above ashtray.
Or can I just use two butter knives like I did for my Volvo?
My car is in lockup and want to see do I need special tools before I travel there.
Thanks in advance.
Taunton, Somerset
Currently: Citroen XM V6 24v 1998
Saab 900 Turbo 1991, Volvo XC90 2012
Previously:
Citroen XM VSX 2.0 Petrol 1998
XM Series 1.5 Prestige 1994
CX Prestige1987
CX Pallas 1978
SM 2.7 EFI 1973
DS Pallas 1971
DS carb 1968

xantia_v6
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Re: Radio removal

Post by xantia_v6 » Sun Apr 06, 2025 9:44 am

You need a pair of these: https://caraerialshop.co.uk/product/cit ... ools-keys/ I have done it by poking screwdrivers into the holes, bu it is easy to damage the clips.

The outer plastic trim on the radio panel pulls off to reveal the release holes.
1999 XM Exclusive V6 24V ES9 Manual (LHD) 105,000 km
1997 Xantia Exclusive V6 (RHD) 45,000 miles

Betweenthewheels
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Re: Radio removal

Post by Betweenthewheels » Sun Apr 06, 2025 4:49 pm

Thanks for that! Ordered.
Am going to send it off to Lithuania (!) to have bluetooth fitted on it.
Strange it has to go that far, but such is life.
Thanks again.
Taunton, Somerset
Currently: Citroen XM V6 24v 1998
Saab 900 Turbo 1991, Volvo XC90 2012
Previously:
Citroen XM VSX 2.0 Petrol 1998
XM Series 1.5 Prestige 1994
CX Prestige1987
CX Pallas 1978
SM 2.7 EFI 1973
DS Pallas 1971
DS carb 1968

Ronny25
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Re: Radio removal

Post by Ronny25 » Mon Apr 07, 2025 3:52 am

If it's Lithuania, then it's Baltic Retrofit :D What do they charge for such work there?

Betweenthewheels
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Location: Taunton, Somerset

Re: Radio removal

Post by Betweenthewheels » Mon Apr 07, 2025 5:59 am

Not cheap - £100
Taunton, Somerset
Currently: Citroen XM V6 24v 1998
Saab 900 Turbo 1991, Volvo XC90 2012
Previously:
Citroen XM VSX 2.0 Petrol 1998
XM Series 1.5 Prestige 1994
CX Prestige1987
CX Pallas 1978
SM 2.7 EFI 1973
DS Pallas 1971
DS carb 1968

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