2008 Outback CD changer teardown ?

[gregB]

Has anyone come across a teardown guide for pulling the changer apart?  Found something to pull the unit from the dash, but nothing on opening it up to retrieve stuck CD's.

 

[montana tom]

Only time I did it, I simply looked the unit over, chose what I thought were the correct screws and just took the metal cover off... I got lucky...  without the cover on I could retrieve my cds. Screws back in and the unit even worked afterwards !  I doubt that you will find any info on disassembly , but maybe ... After all  they don't want you to repair it !  Good luck 

[gbhrps]

gregB,

 

I've had them open over the years, and none of it is hard to do. You may find that removing the top case and the bottom may not be enough, and that one or more levels of part covers or circuit panels needs to be removed.

 

Again its easy to a point. Some of those circuit boards will attach themselves to other panels and circuits by ribbon cables. The ribbon cables usually will simply unplug from one of the boards when you pull them. Some ribbon cables require you to lift up a locking part of the socket before you can remove the cable.

 

Just take your time, take lots of pictures and use patience when disassembling.

 

I have found that sometimes the CD doesn't eject because a rubber drive belt broke from old age. In that case, take the old one to a place that repairs radios, etc., and have them compare it to what they have in stock. You will most likely find they have trays of them for all sizes and lengths. Good Luck!