About Robert Greenfield Expertise I can answer any question pertaining to B5 model Passats short of automatic transmission rebuilds. I may be able to field some questions about other late model VWs with crossover engines. I do not address performance modification questions.
Experience I have been doing all my own work on my two Passats for a decade. I have been giving sound repair advice on PassatWorld.com for the past few years.
Education/Credentials No relevant auto related degrees unless a BSME counts.
Expert: Robert Greenfield Date: 11/25/2007 Subject: car radio
Question how do i remove the original radio out of a 1998 volkswagen passat. Thanks
Answer There are two narrow slots in the face that release clips on the sides of the chassis. You can get special removal tools at Best Buy or Circuit City or you can make them from the metal strip from an old hanging file folder. Push the tool in all the way and pull out the radio. If you use the home made tool, you will need to put your hand in the cassette slot to pull it out. Note that if you remove the factory radio, you may fail emissions and some shops may refuse to connect their diagnostic computer to it. This is because the K line for the OBDII is connected to the radio harness.
