Advice on removing factory fit stereo

Hi, Does anyone know how to remove the factory fit R770 head unit from my 2000 Freelander? I need to get to the back of it to connect a CD stacker connecting cable I have bought.

Not just sure of the model, but ussualy they are removed by 2, 2 pronged tools that you can buy from most motoring shops.Realy simple job once you have done it..

not sure what model it is has it got 2 holes on each end of fascia or has it 1 hole on each end,if its 2 its a u shaped wire tool if its 1 hole its a 2.5 mm allen key sorry no good with model nos only what it looks like hope this helps

you can either use proper radio prongs which push into the 2 holes either side and pull the radio out or if you haven't got any of these then you can bend a wire coat hanger so both ends fit into the holes

Good evening

did the above advice prove successful for anyone?

I am trying to remove factory fit radio/cassette player(1 hole either side version), have undone the allen screws as described above, but is there anything else holding it in as it seems reluctant to move

Many Thanks

I have a 56 plate Adventurer fitted with the single CD player, can't see any holes for keys.

I need to pull the unit to find the phone mute, any ideas would be appreciated

richardn said:

I have a 56 plate Adventurer fitted with the single CD player, can't see any holes for keys.

I need to pull the unit to find the phone mute, any ideas would be appreciated

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there are no keys for this, you need to remove the center console and the radio is screwed in with 4 screws, you'll see them once the console is out

pc2eng said:

Good evening

did the above advice prove successful for anyone?

I am trying to remove factory fit radio/cassette player(1 hole either side version), have undone the allen screws as described above, but is there anything else holding it in as it seems reluctant to move

Many Thanks

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you probably havent undone the allen keys enough, they are a bit fiddly to get out though

clutchdust said:

you probably havent undone the allen keys enough, they are a bit fiddly to get out though

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Where are the allen key heads, I can only see one hole either side of my stereo which I wish to remove?

Ade...

put the allen key into the holes until you feel it engage, then just keep undoing it until you can pull the unit out.

Ok I see no audio tool just an allen key.
Many thanks.

On my 2000 Freelander TD4 the two holes are for a 2.5mm allen key, not a coat hanger! It does take a lot of unwinding.

The problem I have is that I want to upgrade the head to a unit I purchased that takes both a SD card and a USB connection for an Ipod. This unit has the standard ISO plug which most head units have now. The Freelander does not seem to have this and I found it impossible to remove the one fitted anyway. I noticed the plug has a slider but this did not release the plug.

Any help appreciated.

definitly allen keys n the modle you have the allen srcew will not come out it just draws back the spreder you need to keep turning until stop then pull out