I want to replace mine but the screw is broke off. How do I get the radio out now. Thanks

The items that has the pixels is the MID (Multi-Information Display), it is called that because it displays your radio, telephone and on-board computer (range, average speed, MPG, etc) information.

The unit above your MID, which is the Radio/Business CD contains the actual components of your radio and CD player.

1. Remove the volume knob from the MID. Should use a #8 Torx wrench.
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2. Turn counter clockwise.
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3. If you leave the Torx driver in, turn and pull the driver it will release and the radio will come out very nicely.
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4. Pull out MID and disconnect connections.
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To remove Business CD/Tape (Complete steps 1-3, in addition to the ones below).
4. Below should be to allen bolts/torx screws. Unscrew these to screws. Note that they will only loosen not come completely out.
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5. Slide the unit out.
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Thanks but the torx screw is broke off. Any ideas or pics of the mechanism that hols the MID in. Thanks

The systems that holds it in place is basically a spring and a latch. When you move the torx screw it adjusts the spring and the latch moves up so you can slide the unit out.

If my memory serves me correctly if you look at photo #3, the upper left corner behind the MID is the latching mechanism. The right side has a lip that just slides out once the left side is undone.

Either you have to unhook that latch on the left side, or pry out the right side somehow to hopefully make the left side "pop". You could try removing the HVAC control unit and seeing if you can get the right side out.

Can you post of a pic of your MID with the volume know removed? So we can see the missing torx screw?

Ahh i got mine replaced last month on CPO, now theyre replacing it again today because the volume knob is very loose. i wonder if i can keep the old radio? if i can i'll sell it to you for a good deal..

let me know

Here is the picture of broken off torx. Thanks for helpAttachment 32920