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Blaupunkt VY/VZ Removal Tool

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Does anyone know where I can buy one (or 2 ) of these Blaupunkt "U" Hook removal tools for the VY/VZ stereo's?

The reason is because Ive brought a 6 stacker to replace the single disc, but I would like to be able to switch the stereos at my convenience (well more like when the car needs to go back to Holden to have a faulty antenna replaced under warranty)

I know the first thing that'll be said is that Holden wont grant the replacement because we've put an "aftermarket" unit in that wasnt purchased though or installed by Holden

At least if I'm able to pull the 6 stacker out and put the single stack in when the car needs to go in I'll be worry free.

Any help or ideas ;)
 
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fatboyvncalaisv8

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you can use a pair of U's made of coat hanger wire.
they work fine.
 

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we've been trying that but havent had much luck

Is there anything else that needs to be unbolted or removed, or are you supposed to be able to just put some wire into all 4 holes and the radio slides out??
 

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Coathanger in...radio out.

Slide them in until the click.
Lean them out and pull forward as you do it.

It takes about 5seconds to change over a VY-VZ Blaupunkt radio....and it literally is 5 seconds
 

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I ended up bending a slight "kink" about 8mm from the ends of the prongs - when you stick them in point these towards each other. It helps to get a bit more purchase on the locking clips, and tends to stop them pulling out. Lean outwards before you pull on them, as 12Voltking said, and it literally is a matter of seconds!

Here's a pic of the wires I use.


Cheerz!
 

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Ha! I have the ORIGINAL Blaupunkt keys.....takes me about 20 seconds with them!

Use my trusty coathanger....5 seconds....go figure huh? LOL
 
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What the hell is the trick to it?? Do you have to disconnect the battery?? I have tried all that coat hangar bending and measurement stuff and still it won't come out. :b: :b:
Just about to throw it all in :cry:
 

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You leaning them outwards as you pull?
 
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psycho_circus

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Do you hear a ¨click¨ as you push them in? If not then you may not be pushing them in far enough which means the head unit will still be locked in place.
 
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commexec

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They are in as far as they will go. I don't so much as hear a click, but I do feel the latch(?) being pushed aside when I put the wire in. I am leavering the wire ourtwards (towards the doors), but all they do is slip straight out once I start trying to pull the H/U out.
 
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