Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 1459

15-44 1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
RADIO (AM, AM-FM, AND A M - F M
STEREO)
NOTE:
When removing knobs on B and F Se-
ries, insert a small allen wrench (Fig. 15-51),
pointed tool or wire (a w/, etc.) in slot on side of
knob and release inner retainer by prying out-
ward (away fiom dash). While releasing re-
tainer, pull knob OE
REMOVE AND REPLACE
B Series (Fig. 15-52)
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove radio control knobs and hex nuts.
3. Remove upper and lower IP trimplates and front
lower radio bracket.
4. Remove glove box (if equipped with A/C) and dis-
connect all connections and antenna lead-in to radio.
5. Loosen screw holding radio brace to side of radio and
slide radio toward front seat.
6. To replace, reverse removal procedure.
A L L E N W R E N C H
S L O l
SPRlPlG C L I
K N O B
A
and G Series (Figs. 15-53 and 15-54)
1. Disconnect battery and remove lower A/C duct if
equipped.
2. Remove radio control knobs and hex nuts.
3. Remove radio support bracket bolt.
4. Disconnect all electrical leads and antenna lead at
radio and remove radio.
5. To replace, reverse removal procedure.
F Series (Fig. 15-55)
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove glove box and door and right lower A/C
duct on A/C equipped cars only.
3.
Remove radio knobs, nuts and lower and upper trim-
plates.
4. Disconnect antenna lead-in and radio connectors.
5. Remove radio bracket and radio from passenger side
of IP.
6. To replace, reverse removal procedure.
X Series (Fig. 15-56)
1. Disconnect battery.
2. Remove radio knobs, bezels, nuts and side brace
screw, disconnect antenna lead-in and connectors.
3. Remove radio from under dash.
4. To replace, reverse removal procedure.
Fig. 15-5 1 B and F Series Knob Removal