Removing oem headunit

[Thefancybum]

OK so I got the aux input for my non-dsp non-navigation stereo unit and I tried removing my headunit using the tutorial on the main page but I was having some difficulty. I unscrewed the screw, but it fell out, and I can't seem to remove the unit. Some help would really be appreciated.

Thank You

[coiler]

I have the same problem but no real answers would be helpful if we could get a picture of the mechanism that the screw controls.

[tonycajjo]

not a screw, just a clip, turn 90 degress or whatever then pull out. i dont think you can unscrew it, if you did id imagine that you'd have to do a little work to get it out now, then fix the clip.

[Thefancybum]

where is the clip?

[Weasel]

It's an internal mechanism, kinda like a door knob. You turn it 90 degrees and it pulls the latch in to release it. Once turned 90 degrees you should hit a point of resistance, that should give you enough hold to gently pull out with the driver and take the unit with it. Otherwise you may need to sneak behind it with a screwdriver to gently pry when turned 90 degrees.

[Thefancybum]

if i turned the screw to much what happens to the? Ive tried pulling the radio out and it feels like its taking to much force and im gonna break something

[Thefancybum]

I really need some help on this guys!
To recap I was trying to install the aux input for my x5 with a little help from my friend who turned the torx screw to much and it came out!

Now I cant seem to get the headunit out

any help would really be appreciated thanks guys!

[Weasel]

I honestly don't know what to tell you as I've never seen that particular problem... I wish I knew the internal design of the catch, but

[Thefancybum]

ok so I got the MID out but now I can't get the fricken business cd out!!!! I unscrewed the two screws and I cant seem to get it out HELP PLZ, UHH most frustrating diy evaaa and this is the easiest one lol.

[coiler]

Hey how did you get it out?