Can't Remove MKIV Stock Head Unit

[Entropy]

Thanks for the replies guys, I tried the method mentioned above by Hillbilly:

push them in and when they are touching the ends pull the end you are holding away from the edge of the unit so that they are pointing inward and push them in. Quite often the clips are hard to get in behind or the tool is a bit big and hard to insert

However this didn't seem to work either

I think my next step will be to remove the entire centre console, the glovebox and panels under the steering wheel so I can have a better go at removing the cage as a whole.

I was reluctant to try this:

really push the removal key in deep, then just yank and yank and it will come out eventually

Are you sure this would work? How do you get the necessary purchase on the head unit to "yank" it out? I've tried pushing removal tool all the way in and applying some pressure while pulling the head unit out from behind (after removing the climatronic unit) and that didn't seem to work.

It's a bit disappointing, I was really looking forward to getting my nice new head unit in...

Has anyone got any pictures of what the stock head unit looks like when it's out? More specifically what the clips look like when they're out? The only pics I can seem to find online are of the "monsoon" head unit and not the one that came in Aussie Golfs.

[Guest001]

Thanks for the replies guys, I tried the method mentioned above by Hillbilly:



However this didn't seem to work either

I think my next step will be to remove the entire centre console, the glovebox and panels under the steering wheel so I can have a better go at removing the cage as a whole.

I was reluctant to try this:



Are you sure this would work? How do you get the necessary purchase on the head unit to "yank" it out? I've tried pushing removal tool all the way in and applying some pressure while pulling the head unit out from behind (after removing the climatronic unit) and that didn't seem to work.

It's a bit disappointing, I was really looking forward to getting my nice new head unit in...

Has anyone got any pictures of what the stock head unit looks like when it's out? More specifically what the clips look like when they're out? The only pics I can seem to find online are of the "monsoon" head unit and not the one that came in Aussie Golfs.

Most clips you have to slide the pins into them and lever them away from the side of the unit as they normally drop into a slot in the unit.
Sometimes it helps if you push the unit in to take the pressure off the front edge of the clip If you pull it you will tighten their grip

[Entropy]

OK just had another go, in the end I couldn't get the remove tools or any other long pointy tools to release it...

However after a lot of pulling really hard and trying to feel where the clips were from underneath, I got to this stage:



I managed to stick my hand underneath and pull/push out whatever was holding the left side in with my fingers.

Some 20 minutes or so later I managed to replicate this on the right side:



End result:


Now I seem to have a considerable sized gap around the new head unit (see below especially between head unit and cup holder). Anyone got any recommendations as to how I might be able to fill it in?

[Swainey32]

is that a standard size double din unit (180 x 100 mm) ? mine flushed up perfect once I attached in my double din cage into the console. that gap seems awkwardly big...well if it's not standard size, you'll be best off getting the cage the unit slides into mounted higher in the dash, leaving a gap below the h/u, won't be as noticeable.

Good work on getting it out though, mine also came out one side first.

[Entropy]

is that a standard size double din unit (180 x 100 mm) ? mine flushed up perfect once I attached in my double din cage into the console. that gap seems awkwardly big...well if it's not standard size, you'll be best off getting the cage the unit slides into mounted higher in the dash, leaving a gap below the h/u, won't be as noticeable.

As far as I'm aware its a regular sized one, dimensions are 177 x 100 mm. I think the issues is it didn't come with it's own cage/fascia piece. I've just ordered one of these:

DFP 17 00 Volkswagen Jetta 2007 Onwards Black Double DIN Fascia Facia Adaptor | eBay

I think that should make it fit nicely. Now I just need to cut a few bits off the back of the trim cage as the head unit is getting blocked from sliding back as far as it could go which means it's not sitting flush. I tried starting this off with a swiss army knife but it's hard work and I may need to buy a dremel :S. My reversing camera should be arriving tomorrow so I'm sure I'll be running into more issues soon...

Oh well I'm just glad I could get the stock unit out!

[MCiN7]

You appear to be missing a 'fascia'
CT24VW08 Volkswagen Golf MK4 1998 2005 Black Fascia Facia Adaptor Panel Trim | eBay

[Entropy]

You appear to be missing a 'fascia'

Yeah I worked out that was the case. Hopefully it looks nice and neat once I stick the fascia in

[Watagan]

This is what the the stock head unit (Eurovox) pins look like (on my 2001 Golf Mk4 - Australian version). The pins are not far in and need to be pressed against the body of the head unit at the same time. cheers