How to remove radio faceplate?

psun786 · 01-27-2019, 02:01 AM

Ok I removed the 4 screws holding the radio faceplate and turn it over, there is only one connector on the back. But I can't get the plug out from the socket no matter how hard I pull. It move 1/4 way and the just stuck there. I don't see any push tab that is locking the plug. Did I miss something? Thanks

joegie · 01-27-2019, 02:51 AM

this video it looks like he just yanks it off, if there's no push tab you probably just need more force.

louielouie · 01-27-2019, 03:01 AM

I tried for a long time to get mine out, and it would barely budge.

Is this to do the LCI retrofit? I ended up getting several plastic cards (credit cards, library cards, old IDs etc) and inserting them between the cracks to unlock the pegs so I could pop out the AC/Media units. After that, I just put them into the new trim. Was way easier that way for me.

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psun786 Private 38 Rep 84 Posts Drives: BMW F82 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: California, United States iTrader: (0)	How to remove radio faceplate? Ok I removed the 4 screws holding the radio faceplate and turn it over, there is only one connector on the back. But I can't get the plug out from the socket no matter how hard I pull. It move 1/4 way and the just stuck there. I don't see any push tab that is locking the plug. Did I miss something? Thanks Attached Images
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01-27-2019, 02:51 AM	#2
joegie Second Lieutenant 110 Rep 253 Posts Drives: 2018 F80 ZCP 6MT Join Date: May 2018 Location: North San Diego iTrader: (1)	this video it looks like he just yanks it off, if there's no push tab you probably just need more force. __________________ JOEY \| '18 AW M3 ZCP 6MT \| '18 Raptor
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01-27-2019, 03:01 AM	#3
louielouie Major 538 Rep 1,047 Posts Drives: '18 F80 Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (13)	I tried for a long time to get mine out, and it would barely budge. Is this to do the LCI retrofit? I ended up getting several plastic cards (credit cards, library cards, old IDs etc) and inserting them between the cracks to unlock the pegs so I could pop out the AC/Media units. After that, I just put them into the new trim. Was way easier that way for me.
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