5-8 Disassembly/Reassembly Procedures: Radio Disassembly – Detailed
Figure 5-3. Chassis Removal
5. Separate the chassis from the front housing assembly by using the knob remover/chassis
opener tool. Place the broad side of the opener into the slots located at the base of the radio
as shown in Figure 5-3. Press the handle of the opener downwards. This pressing action
forces the thin inner plastic wall towards the base of the radio, releasing the two chassis base
tabs.
Marring the front housing O-ring, sealing area will prevent the
radio from sealing properly. If the O-ring is damaged, replace
it with a new one.
NOTE
The speaker wire and microphone wire connecting the front housing assembly and the
chassis assembly prevent the two units from being completely separated.