Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures
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Remove the Frequency 
Knob
1. Hold the radio in one hand so that the top of the radio faces 
upward, and the front of the radio faces you.
2. With the other hand, grasp the frequency knob (13) and pull it 
upward, while rocking the knob back and forth, until it is free 
from the frequency knob retainer insert (11), or the insert is free 
from the shaft.
3. If necessary, while pressing the insert’s (11) two snap tabs away 
from the frequency control shaft so that the insert disengages 
from the shaft, use needle-nosed pliers to lift the insert up and off 
of the frequency control shaft. Discard the removed insert.
4. Remove the secure lever (10) and the indicator lightpipe (9).
Install the Frequency 
Knob
1. Hold the radio so that the top of the radio faces upward, and the 
front of the radio faces you.
2. Align the lightpipe indicator (9) so that its straight tab is over the 
slot for the illuminated pointer. Push the tab down into the slot 
so that it is securely seated.
3. Place the secure lever (10) on the frequency control shaft, 
aligning it so that its pointer is at the front of the radio and its 
two inner slots line up with the two keys on the shaft. Slide the 
secure lever down to the bottom of the shaft.
4. If you are replacing the frequency dial escutcheon (12):
a. Remove the backing paper from the escutcheon.
b. Align the number “1” on the escutcheon with the alignment 
notch on the frequency knob retainer insert (11).
c. Slide the escutcheon down over the insert, ensuring that the 
alignment tab on the escutcheon fits inside the tab recess on 
the insert.
d. Press the escutcheon firmly onto the insert to ensure proper 
adhesion.
5. Place a new frequency knob retainer insert (11) and new 
frequency dial escutcheon (12) on the frequency control shaft, 
aligning the insert’s D-shaped hole with the D-shaped shaft. Press 
downward firmly on the insert until it snaps in place on the shaft.
6. Place the frequency knob (13) on the insert (11), aligning it’s 
pointer with the number “1” on the escutcheon (12). Press firmly 
downward on the knob until it seats securely in place.