What are DIN tools?

What are DIN tools?

You can put the hammer away and stop trying to bend spoons, since there is a specialized tool for removing factory stereos, and they even come with many aftermarket installation kits. Called DIN tools or DIN keys, they are inexpensive, easy to use and you can even make your own if you need to.

What can I use instead of a stereo removal tool?

So, if you don’t see any slots for the keys, best believe the stereo is secured by a set of screws of bolts. A screwdriver or socket wrench should help you remove those easily.

How do I use stereo removal tool?

Simply insert the proper tool and wait for the “notch” feel. Once you feel the notch, apply force away from the radio towards the rear of the vehicle to remove the radio from the dash.

How do you remove a Pioneer touch screen radio?

How to Remove a Pioneer Car Radio

1. Remove the trim ring that goes around the stereo using your hands. This is held in place by clips and easily pulls off.
2. Insert the extraction keys into the sides of the stereo.
3. Pull on the extraction keys to pull the stereo out of the dashboard.

How do you remove a Pioneer Double Din stereo?

How do you remove a Pioneer double DIN head unit?

1. Remove the trim ring that goes around the stereo using your hands. This is held in place by clips and easily pulls off.
2. Insert the extraction keys into the sides of the stereo.
3. Pull on the extraction keys to pull the stereo out of the dashboard.

What can I use instead of a radio key?

Use a flat screwdriver with a thin cloth wrapped around the blade, to pry any dash panels away from the dashboard of your vehicle.

• 10 mm wrench.
• Phillips-head screwdriver.
• Wire hanger.
• Flat screwdriver.

How do I remove a stereo key?

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Insert 2 keys into each of radio slots.
2. Slide them all the way in and they should “lock” in place.
3. Pull on all 2 keys at once. If it wont work, please try wiggle 1 key at once on each side and feel the radio releasing.
4. Please contact us if you have any problems removing your radio.

How do you remove a pioneer screen?

How do you make car stereo removal tools?

Several of the removal tools can be made using a wire coat hanger. First cut the bottom portion of the hanger into two separate pieces about 5-1/2 or 6 inches long using a pair of steel cutters. Be sure to use steel cutters as the gauge or thickness of the hanger will damage ordinary wire cutters.

What are Din tools used for in a car stereo?

Din tools are used while operating car stereo and they can be used for both single din head unit and a double din head unit. Following tools can be part of the Din Tools Kit:

How do you remove a car stereo from a coat hanger?

Cut the bottom part of the coat or shirt hanger with the wire cutter into two equal halves and each of 5-6 inches long. You should use a steel wire cutter as ordinary cutters may damage the hanger wire. Now simply using your hands and pressing with the thumb you can bend the wire into a U shaped device that can be used to remove car stereo.

Is it easy to make radio removal tools?

Manufacturing radio removal tools is an easy task and saves on the cost of the install. Making your own is up to you. We will tell you that while making them from scratch saves money, some radios that require this tool can be quite finicky.