63 Riviera Radio Removal

[63 RIV MOE]

Still having trouble accessing the rear of the Sonomatic in my 63. How do I remove the face panels around the face of the radio? And do I need to go thru the glove box?

[BulldogDriver]

Should be able to reach the back of the radio with the ashtray assembly removed. You’ll need to pull the vent hoses off the vents to get to the backend. 
 

Ray

[Riviera63]

7 hours ago, 63 RIV MOE said:

Still having trouble accessing the rear of the Sonomatic in my 63. How do I remove the face panels around the face of the radio? And do I need to go thru the glove box?

No need to go through the glovebox. As Ray said remove the ashtray assembly. If your car has AC remove the center vent and the plastic diffuser behind it. No hoses to disconnect. The chassis manual has a good diagram and describes what to do as far as releasing the radio from the dash. If you really want to have fun replace your AM with an AM/FM. That radio is larger and is loads of fun to install with less space. Don't make the mistake I did and misjudge how much time it would take and start this in the shaded driveway that turned into the sunny driveway. (yes, I could have moved the car but, who wants the interruption?)

 

Bill