BMW 5 series (E39) business radio removal

I found in the newsgroups that I can remove the this radio by taking off the
volume knob, inserting a screwdriver into the hole and twisting it to
release.

This I did and the radio came part way out ok. Then it seemed to get stuck
so I pulled a little harder and it came out fully but the power to the radio
went off. Nothing I do will get it back on and I have checked all the
fuses - they are fine.

Any idea what I have done wrong?

Thanks
Bill

Sorted it - pulled a connector apart under the dash when I pulled the cable!


"TrueBlue" > wrote in message
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>I found in the newsgroups that I can remove the this radio by taking off
>the volume knob, inserting a screwdriver into the hole and twisting it to
>release.
>
> This I did and the radio came part way out ok. Then it seemed to get stuck
> so I pulled a little harder and it came out fully but the power to the
> radio went off. Nothing I do will get it back on and I have checked all
> the fuses - they are fine.
>
> Any idea what I have done wrong?
>
> Thanks
> Bill
>

THANK YOU for the information on how to remove the BMW radio.... We
found that the proper tool to use is a HEX key (very small) turn it to
the left to release it.

Harmony Hut HiFi Repair Massachusetts


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repairfrank wrote:
> THANK YOU for the information on how to remove the BMW radio.... We
> found that the proper tool to use is a HEX key (very small) turn it to
> the left to release it.
>
> Harmony Hut HiFi Repair Massachusetts
>
>

Actually, if you look closely, it is *not* a hex key, but a 5 sided
proprietary fastener. You may be able to jam a hex key in there or , as
I do, use a small screwdriver jammed in there, or pay the price for the
correct tool from BMW. Since you appear to be a car stereo business,
I'd suggest the latter so you don't bugger up the customer's screws.

-Fred W

> Actually, if you look closely, it is *not* a hex key, but a 5 sided
> proprietary fastener. You may be able to jam a hex key in there or , as
> I do, use a small screwdriver jammed in there, or pay the price for the
> correct tool from BMW. Since you appear to be a car stereo business,
> I'd suggest the latter so you don't bugger up the customer's screws.
>
> -Fred W

Actually, if you look closely, it is *not* a 5 sided key - it is now
a standard allen key. Since the E39 radio won't work in any other car
BMW did away with the foolishness of the anti-theft mounting used on
lesser models.

Just thought you might like to know..

Don wrote:
>> Actually, if you look closely, it is *not* a hex key, but a 5 sided
>> proprietary fastener. You may be able to jam a hex key in there or ,
>> as I do, use a small screwdriver jammed in there, or pay the price for
>> the correct tool from BMW. Since you appear to be a car stereo
>> business, I'd suggest the latter so you don't bugger up the customer's
>> screws.
>>
>> -Fred W
>
>
> Actually, if you look closely, it is *not* a 5 sided key - it is now
> a standard allen key. Since the E39 radio won't work in any other car
> BMW did away with the foolishness of the anti-theft mounting used on
> lesser models.
>
> Just thought you might like to know..


Hmmmm. I did not know that.

Thanks,
-Fred W