I need some help!

I have a New Octavia Elegance ('05) with a Stream Audio.

Would someone please tell me how to safely remove the facia etc. so that I can remove the radio/display?

Do I need any special tools?

I need some help!

I have a New Octavia Elegance ('05) with a Stream Audio.

Would someone please tell me how to safely remove the facia etc. so that I can remove the radio/display?

Do I need any special tools?

This should help ya

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/new-octavia/41537-bluetooth-hands-free-installation-guide.html

Theres a post on here somewhere with a link to a site that gives better step by step instructions with photos. Just can't find it at the moment.

Theres a post on here somewhere with a link to a site that gives better step by step instructions with photos. Just can't find it at the moment.

Send the link onto me if you find it

Could it be this one?

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/ice-security-insurance/44338-ice-link.html?highlight=ipod

To remove the facia, you don't need any special tools, it just clips in. YOu will need special tools to remove the head unit itself. Various threads exist in the forum suggesting what you need: the cheapest solution seems to be hacksaw blades.

HTH

Various threads exist in the forum suggesting what you need: the cheapest solution seems to be hacksaw blades.

Not on the Octavia 2. Its held in with four T20 screws.

Various threads exist in the forum suggesting what you need: the cheapest solution seems to be hacksaw blades.

:rofl:

I'll let you try that way first.

this is what you need to do....

Pull the plastic trim surround from the bottom (just above the ashtray). take off the plastic caps and the as ross says, undo the torx screws and pull out the radio, taking care not to damage the flimsy aerial. To remove the front panel of the radio unit itself (why?????) there are 4 t8 torx screws around the top and bottom of the trim.

I hang my head in shame and stand corrected.

:rofl:

I'll let you try that way first.

this is what you need to do....

To remove the front panel of the radio unit itself (why?????) there are 4 t8 torx screws around the top and bottom of the trim.

You'll need to remove the actual front panel of the radio when the screws holding the radio in fall inside the radio housing when you go to re-install it. Best to use pliers to locate the screws into place first or insert a piece of card over the opening into the radio to prevent it from happening.

Thank you to all for your advice. It has been most usefull

I think that now I Have unravelled all the knots tied to this thread I need to get a "Dension Ice>Link" or similar item.

Not being able to use the 6CD changer in the boot will be no great loss as I still have a CD player in the dash!

Finally got round to removal of Stream HU to check wiring, plugs etc following advice given in posts. Really easy!! didn't even loose screws securing HU!!

Thanks once again for help.

Hi, had trouble with mine, radio wouldnt come far enough forward to unplug the cables, any ideas? many thanks in advance

You'll need to remove the actual front panel of the radio when the screws holding the radio in fall inside the radio housing when you go to re-install it. Best to use pliers to locate the screws into place first or insert a piece of card over the opening into the radio to prevent it from happening.

or put a blob of blu-tak or sticky tape on the tip of the bit, thats what I do and have not lost any yet.