W124 aftermarket stereo removal - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Brewer · #1 09-25-2006, 03:13 PM

I need to remove an aftermarket stereo from my W124. I know the factory ones are held in by those clips and are removed with the special tools (which I have). But how are aftermarket ones mounted and held in place? Do I need to pull the carpet off the sides of the console?

I've removed the ash tray and climate control and haven't seen anything holding the stereo in.

John H · #2 09-26-2006, 01:37 AM

You do not need to remove the sides of the console!!

I'm no stereo expert. I can only tell you how my aftermarket unit is installed in my 300e (which is for sale - see classifieds). On my Sony head unit there is a four sided sheetmetal sleeve which is installed into the radio opening. The head unit, in turn, slides into the sleeve and clicks in place. I pull off the trim rig and remove the face plate to expose a small slot on either side of the unit. Slide the Sony tool down the slots and it pops right out of the sleeve. I wouldn't be surprised if most aftermarket units come out like this. You should be able to make your own removal tool out of flat stock - a ground down hacksaw blades perhaps.

Brewer · #3 09-26-2006, 12:38 PM

ahh. yes. Thanks. Now that I think about it, I installed one years ago with the metal sleeve and the tabs and all that.

iwrock · #4 09-26-2006, 02:35 PM

On my pioneer radio, i just slide a "key" down the side between the two metal tabs, and it unlocks the unit. From there, I just pull on one of the metal tabs with a screwdriver and it slides out!