How do I get this aftermarket radio out? (1 Viewer)

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Trying to see some wiring behind this radio unit and it won’t even fricken budge ... where is the release? Ideas?

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Some auto places sell those little tools. Look in the radio section.
 
There's usually a small metal cage that "clips" into the slot with metal tabs bent outwards and then the deck slides into that cage (and this looks exactly like your pictures).
That cage will look something like this:

Amazon product ASIN B07CYS8R5X
Pushing out those large locking tabs you can see on the side of the cage will let the deck slide from the frame, if you can get them, and is easiest way. Sliding the little "tools" into the slot @thebigredrocker pointed out. Or, get some small screwdrivers under the dash and pry those locking tabs back.

But, I tend to loose those "tools" and instructions and do it the hard way....

Get your hands up around it up under the dash, feel around for those little triangle and rectangle tabs on the cage right up against the back of the dash and bend them back flat. It's light, easy to bend material, but difficult to find and decide which direction to bend back. And, it tends to be a bloody job with at least a couple large scratches.
 
You could also go to a local Best Buy, Fry's or car audio store and ask them to pull it for you. Most would do it for free or a nominal fee.
 

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