I have finally decided to replace the aftermarket cassette player in my '82 240D with a new MP3 CD player. Unfortunately, after reading several posts and articles, I am stuck as to getting the old unit out of the console. I removed the ashtray and the two screws behind it - but there doesn't seem to be a way to access the mounting bracket that way. The only other way that I can think of is removing the entire plastic moulding that surrounds the console - but that seems like a lot of work, and none of the posts or articles mention anything like that.

I'm guessing that the replacement will be smooth once I get the unit out, since it already has an aftermarket unit in, and nothing should need to be screwed into the console itself - just to the bracket.

I am not seeing any clips or flaps that will free the old unit. Can anyone give me some pointers?

TIA!

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