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Removing and replacing radio knob?

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Old 09-16-21, 09:14 AM
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My tuner **** on the radio is in bad shape. Ordered a new one. What's the process for removing the existing and installing the new one? Is it just pull the old one off and push the new one in?
Old 09-16-21, 11:16 AM
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See this helpful post: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...l#post10253836
Old 09-16-21, 12:20 PM
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I've taken it off before. You just grab it and pull it. New one just pops back on. If you don't care about the old **** use a pair of vice grips to make it easy, but it's unnecessary.
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The best way to pull the **** back out is to use glue stick adhesive (yellow or black) on a pull tab. It'll pull the **** right back out...or completely off if you prefer. You won't have to worry about damaging the **** with teeth marks from pliers.

Most all new car dealerships have a regularly scheduled dent remover/touchup guy. Find out when he's scheduled and he'll pull the **** back out for you for a few bucks.





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Old 09-19-21, 04:32 AM
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Originally Posted by bendevious
My tuner **** on the radio
I dont think ive ever used that button once
Old 09-21-21, 01:58 PM
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Gabbing and pulling will remove the old.

Push the new one on very gently as owners have reported the ***** popping in.
Not sure what fails when that happens, but it's a reason to be cautious.
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