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Had the radio out years ago but cannot recall how I did it. The clock set **** seems to be the key--there is a center screw on it that seems to go nowhere, either right or left. What am I missing (beside 25 years since the last time I did this?)
Had the radio out years ago but cannot recall how I did it. The clock set **** seems to be the key--there is a center screw on it that seems to go nowhere, either right or left. What am I missing (beside 25 years since the last time I did this?)
Once the center screw is unscrewed the adjustment **** just pulls off the tiny splines on the shaft.
But the radio easily comes out without removing anything except for the side panel so why are you fooling with the clock ****?
Once the center screw is unscrewed the adjustment **** just pulls off the tiny splines on the shaft.
But the radio easily comes out without removing anything except for the side panel so why are you fooling with the clock ****?
Great question. At my age, it take awhile to know what to fool around with before getting it right. Thanks for the tip. I'll try that in the morning after my meds.
...the radio easily comes out without removing anything except for the side panel...
I have always found it difficult to remove a stock radio with the center cluster in place. If you know the trick for making the swap with the cluster in place, please show us.
Hi,
I believe even with the floor diffuser removed, (1 bolt), the rear of the radio chassis hits the heater box before the pushbuttons and stems clear the bezel.
Regards,
Alan
Had the radio out years ago but cannot recall how I did it. The clock set **** seems to be the key--there is a center screw on it that seems to go nowhere, either right or left. What am I missing (beside 25 years since the last time I did this?)
gavan
If your 69 is a coupe you may get it out by just removing the side panel, but I doubt it. If it is a convertible you definitely won't be able to as you will have additional stiffening braces that will be in the way. You will need to remove the center cluster. Do you have a 69 Corvette service manual? It should tell you the steps you need to follow. It will be pretty involved.
Hi,
I can vouch for the fact that just removing the side panel doesn't allow the radio to slide out the side opening. You can't move the radio far enough forward to clear the pushbuttons and stems.
Regards,
Alan
Here you can see the limited access there is with just the console extension removed.
If your 69 is a coupe you may get it out by just removing the side panel, but I doubt it. If it is a convertible you definitely won't be able to as you will have additional stiffening braces that will be in the way. You will need to remove the center cluster. Do you have a 69 Corvette service manual? It should tell you the steps you need to follow. It will be pretty involved.
John
All my manuals went into storage when I went overseas a few years ago. Still sorting out where everything is. In the meantime, I wanted to pull the radio before winter sets in. My memory and storage techniques make for a Perfect Storm in trying to locate the manual. Sorta like hiding my own Easter eggs after age 60. Was certain I removed the instrument cluster the first time I did this years ago. The screw holding the clock adjustment seems to be the work of gremlins.
Well, the basic steps are to disassemble your passenger side dash until you get to this point:
Once you get here your ready to attack the center console. It is very fragile so be careful. You'll need to be sure to unscrew the nuts at the bottom of the console. They are very difficult to get at. This is where you'll probably remember the pain from 25 years ago. If your lucky you didn't put them back on very tight.
Once the these nuts are off you can remove the radio nuts and tip the center console forward to slide out the radio to the side.
Well, the basic steps are to disassemble your passenger side dash until you get to this point:
Once you get here your ready to attack the center console. It is very fragile so be careful. You'll need to be sure to unscrew the nuts at the bottom of the console. They are very difficult to get at. This is where you'll probably remember the pain from 25 years ago. If your lucky you didn't put them back on very tight.
Once the these nuts are off you can remove the radio nuts and tip the center console forward to slide out the radio to the side.
Good luck.
John
Everything was as you described (including the pain) except those bottom screws and nuts were missing. I don't remember them from the first go-around, either. The radio is out. Now, to find a shop to send it to. That'll be my next thread.
Remove radio on '69
