AUII Digital Clock Replacement

[jcto]

Hi Everyone,

Just let me say what a great forum this is, so much helpful info.

I would like to know how to replace the digital clock in my AUII, I have the new clock just not the know how to replace it. I have read all sorts of threads in here about removing radios and temp cable clips etc...is there one easy uncomplicated way to remove the surround and replace the clock.

[bartsau]

In short the answer is no there is no easy way. My understanding is that you need to pull the stereo out and then you can get to the screws and release the surround. If you get the surround to pop out just enough you can probably use a stubby screwdriver on the two screws holding the clock in place. Hope this helps.
I wish you luck it will be a bit of a mongrel of a job.

[jcto]

thanks i just found an old post on here where someone modified a clock from an AUII and has exactly how to do it including pictures, following is the link;

http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=55349

thanks for the info, now just have to get the courage and tools to do it.

[bartsau]

Good luck you might need a bit of courage. Getting the stereo out is the only real problem. Just need to make up soem tools and get someone to help pull when you lever with them releasing the clips holding the stereo.
Have Fun

[jcto]

Thank you, I am sure it will be fine (crossing fingers), I have the dimensions for the tools etc and hell the missus might as well earn her keep and help pull the thing out, I have the stubbiest of stubby screwdrivers so all going well it will be all done tomorrow.

[DW260]

When I had to replace the light bulb in mine, I dropped into Ford and had the service tech's (loosely used term) to pop the stereo out of it's locks, drove home and replaced said bulb. Could try the same... I tried for ages with bits of coat-hanger wire...

[jcto]

WOOHOO.......all done. Thank you to everyone in this forum who posted pics and descriptions of how to remove the headunit and clock etc. Here is a brief outline of how I did it.......
1. I used some old fencing wire to make the removal tools as per dimensions I found on here. Make sure its no bigger than 3mm in diameter or else you may bend the little release latches which you are trying to release...trust me, you dont want that, mine are now bent back into shape hehehehe.
2. I inserted these in until they clicked.....or seated home which ever term you prefer.
3. I removed the tape deck entrance surround, it just clicks off. (so I found)
4. Using an angle grinder disc spanner (the one with 2 prongs on it) I placed it inside the tape unit just over a little metal lip.....(I dont use tapes anyhow but it didnt seem to mind it.
5. Pushing outwards on the right hand removal tool I pulled on the spanner thingy and felt the h/u come out slightly.
6. I moved the spanner thingy over to the left hand side and repeated.
7. I put the spanner thingy in the centre and the h/u pulled out with some effort.
8. I unplugged the aerial and main loom and hey presto one h/u out.
9. Next I took out the ashtray/money pocket and undid the 2 screws at the back.
10. Then the screws on the side where the h/u came out of.
11. Grabbing under the ashtray i just pulled and kept pulling up the sides and before I knew it the whole centre fascia was off.

If anyone would like anymore detail....just ask.

[jcto]

oops one more thing.....Alberts in Rockingham WA will actually release the clips for your headunits for free...unlike audiocom who wanted $22.00.