Metra 86-9001 Radio Removal Tool for Select 1998-2006 Volkswagen/Audi/Mercedes, Black

Keys worked great. They are not sharp as some other reviews stated. Once they are inserted you have to wiggle the top set together and then the bottom set together. Especially if the radio has not been removed in a long time. If one happens to pop out before radio removal, pop it back in and when pulling outward ever so slightly pull sideways towards the prospective door (drivers for drivers side and passengers for passenger side key). This will help the key catch the internal clip. Once the radio is out don't just yank the keys out, you will probably break the clips. There is a release button at each clip to release each key.

I have a 2007 Audi A4 with a Symphony stereo set and these keys worked perfectly. For double din radio models you will need two sets of keys (4 keys total). While some people might not like the added expense it was worth it to me. No hassle and no damage to the stereo unit. I would advise buyers to be careful when pulling on the keys to remove the radio. Some of the key edges are a bit sharp and I did get a small cut. No problems other than that! The product arrived in good shape and on time.

A little tricky to use but worked for removing stereo great, 👍👍👍👍

Very simple stamped metal cut outs the fit the exact slots for a limited number of stereos. Prefect for removing units that are not bolted into the frame. Mine was for removing the factory radio from a 2002 Mercedes.Worked like a charm. However, be careful with the sharp edges. There was no post-stamping sanding done. As with many stamped metal products like this (and you entire car under dash area), do not be afraid to keep you tetnus shots up to date. A cut from these might give you tetnus if somewhere along the way in shipping they were infected. (this is not specific to these, but to stamped metal products of all sorts)

They fit my car stereo and allowed me to remove it so I could install a new one. Exactly what I needed and exactly what I got.

Used this to remove the stock stereo from a 2004 VW Beetle and it worked great. Doesn't seem all that sturdy, but that may be due to it needing to be thin to fit the slots. Looked up a video online to ensure I had it pointing the correct way. The stereo pulled right out and then I was able to press the clips on the side of the stereo to release the tool.

Works for what it was intended for - which is to enable the removal of the radio from a 2004 Audi TT. That said, it leaves a bit to be desired. The pieces are very thin metal and have very sharp edges, digging into your skin when you attempt to pull them out of the radio. Also, they do not come with clear instructions (or instructions of any sort) on how to actually get the radio out of the dash. By way of explanation - you use these "keys" to basically unlock the radio from the dash by pushing them through the small slots near the bottom of the radio front panel (one on each side of the radio). This engages clips below the radio and unlocks it from the DIN/bay that it's in. You can then pull the radio out and either replace it, fix it/put it back, etc. In theory. Only there is no real guidance on how to actually extract the radio once you've used these to unlock it. If you pull on these, one of two things happens 1.) they come out, re-locking the radio or 2.) they dig into your hands painfully. I finally managed to get the radio out by pulling partially on the CD slot and partially on one of these though only with great fear that I would break my radio. I'm pretty sure that this wasn't the way I should have done it - and wouldn't recommend that method to anyone else!

These are not fancy and somewhat thin but they sure get the job done! I have a 2002 VW New Beetle that I recently purchased. The center dash bezel was damaged and you can't get it off without taking out the radio. (There are two screws behind the radio that secure the center bezel.) Anyway, several users have said that they cut themselves with them. We didn't have a problem at all but we were very careful with how we handled them. We stuck them in the slots until we heard them click and gently pulled. The radio came right out! Once you pull it out and unhook it, you will see a small latch on either side of the radio. Simply push the latch and the key will slip right back out. Although I don't plan on taking out the radio again now that the center bezel is repaired and back on, I will keep them in my car's tool box just in case. Overall, we are very pleased with the job these keys did! The seller was quick to ship, too. I ordered on Saturday afternoon and they arrived the following Thursday to our east coast home.

Worked first try for a 2001 VW bug radio removal!

Did the job. Got it with registered mail on time. Got my Audi TT 2002 radio out and fixed the hazard light and the radio.

Worked great

Quality radio remover. It worked on my Audi a6 2000. Needed 2 sets for a double din system though.

Worked perfectly on my freelander radio just what I needed