g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted August 6, 2015 Hi everyone i need to change the matrix in my early valver soon, hoping for a warm weekend at some point lol i have a good guide but my valver has the optional cassette tape storage thing in the centre console - same place the VDO gauges fit does anyone know how these are removed without damaging it? i have very rarely, if ever, seen another rado with one fitted thanks in advance :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) I have one fitted in my VR. They just slide in . Maybe remove one of the cassette holders or at least open one . Wrap a clean cloth round a pair of pliers and get hold of the outer case and pull back gently . Rob. Edited August 6, 2015 by robrado974 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fendervg 30 Posted August 6, 2015 (edited) There could be a spring on either side of it as well - try sliding something very thin, like a putty knife in on each side, and then pull gently - at least that was how it was done on the one in my old MkII Golf. Edited August 6, 2015 by fendervg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted August 6, 2015 I don't think there is a spring in these holders . The Mk2 cassette holders are different . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted August 6, 2015 I don't think there is a spring in these holders . The Mk2 cassette holders are different . Edit I've just looked at an old ebay sale for one of these . There looks to be two spring clips on either side . Also two screw holes in the back . Mine is not screwed in . I think the spring clips just grip the sides . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted August 6, 2015 excellent. thanks rob & fendervg :) i thought they might attach from the rear side but must admit i hadn't given it a little pull first lol much appreciated oh & nice to know someone else has one of them - i wonder if anyone who likes to keep their rado 'as factory' would have any interest in them? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted August 6, 2015 I don't think there is a spring in these holders . The Mk2 cassette holders are different . Edit I've just looked at an old ebay sale for one of these . There looks to be two spring clips on either side . Also two screw holes in the back . Mine is not screwed in . I think the spring clips just grip the sides . ha ha id just typed my last reply lol ok thanks rob i will proceed with caution i wonder if any of the cassette trays remove to give fitting access Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MikeVR6 0 Posted August 6, 2015 I had one of these in my original 16 valve. It was 12 years ago, but I vaguely remember pulling the little drawers out gently. They come out completely with a bit of a wiggle. Then I think there was a screw at the back holding it in. You'll need a torch and a long star head screwdriver to get at it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted August 6, 2015 I had one of these in my original 16 valve. It was 12 years ago, but I vaguely remember pulling the little drawers out gently. They come out completely with a bit of a wiggle. Then I think there was a screw at the back holding it in. You'll need a torch and a long star head screwdriver to get at it. good info thanks Mike ive just popped outside of work for a quick look & i think it must be secured somewhere as you say because it didn't want to move, i was however very gentle as i don't want to break a tape slot i will try the wiggle & torch on my next attempt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted August 6, 2015 ha ha id just typed my last reply lol ok thanks rob i will proceed with caution i wonder if any of the cassette trays remove to give fitting access They do come up on ebay , every now and again . Nice little oem feature . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted August 6, 2015 They do come up on ebay , every now and again . Nice little oem feature . yeah i had a quick look after reading your previous post rob a couple on there around £50 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robrado974 1 Posted August 6, 2015 Interesting . I have just pulled mine out . Yes there are two slide clips . I've never noticed before but I have two screws in the consol behind it . These don't appear to match up with the back of the cassette holder . No idea at all what these were for . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
g0ldf1ng3r 13 Posted August 7, 2015 Interesting . I have just pulled mine out . Yes there are two slide clips . I've never noticed before but I have two screws in the consol behind it . These don't appear to match up with the back of the cassette holder . No idea at all what these were for . thanks rob im in the VR today so will take a look at the valver over the weekend. appreciate you removing yours & letting me know about the side clips Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
