December, 2009 68009328001-A
6-4 Full Keypad Model Disassembly and Re-assembly: Disassembling and Re-assembling the Radio — General
3. Remove the antenna.
4. Pry off the volume and channel selector knobs from their shafts using the knob removal/chassis 
opener tool (Motorola part # 6686533Z01). (Figure 6-2).
5. Separate the chassis from the front housing assembly by using the knob remover/chassis opener 
too. Place the broad side of the opener into the slots located at the base of the radio (Figure 6-3). 
Press the handle on the opener downwards. This pressing action forces the thin inner plastic wall 
toward the base of the radio, releasing the two chassis base tabs.
Figure 6-2.  Antenna and Knob Removal
Note:
Both knobs slide on and off. However the knobs are designed to fit very tightly on the shaft.
Figure 6-3.  Chassis Removal
Note: The speaker wire assembly microphone wire assembly and keypad flex cable connector
connecting the front housing assembly and the chassis prevent the two units from being
completely separated 
Radio Chassis
Knob Remover/
Chassis Opener