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Radio and Xponder removal
- Thread starter meadeduck
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If that doesn't work, try either metric or U.S., the other from what you're trying now. Some of the sizes appear similar but aren't.
3/32" for some but not all
My Apollo and Terra units require similar but different wrenches. If you find that your 3/32" allen doesn't work for all don't do anything rash try others of similar size (I have a metric set but the ones that work are not metric and they are out of different sets with the sizes long worn off of the holders) when you find the right one it works very well. Don't over tighten them during installation. Garmin gave me a tool with the SL-30 that looks like a screw driver for installation and removal in an effort to reduce the risk of damage from the "L" wrench leverage.
Bob Axsom
My Apollo and Terra units require similar but different wrenches. If you find that your 3/32" allen doesn't work for all don't do anything rash try others of similar size (I have a metric set but the ones that work are not metric and they are out of different sets with the sizes long worn off of the holders) when you find the right one it works very well. Don't over tighten them during installation. Garmin gave me a tool with the SL-30 that looks like a screw driver for installation and removal in an effort to reduce the risk of damage from the "L" wrench leverage.
Bob Axsom
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It's 3/32 but...
The shaft of the tool needs to be 3/32 all the way back. the first one I bought had about 1/2" that was 3/32 but the rest of the shaft was slightly bigger and wouldn't slide into the hole.
Wayne 120241
The shaft of the tool needs to be 3/32 all the way back. the first one I bought had about 1/2" that was 3/32 but the rest of the shaft was slightly bigger and wouldn't slide into the hole.
Wayne 120241
I'll second that 3/32" allen wrench. And as Bob pointed out, DON"T OVERTIGHTEN the locking screw. Garmin made them with a brass screw and once you strip it (easily done), it's duct tape to hold the radio in. Or disassemble the whole radio case. That's why the SL40 comes with a screwdriver style allen tool; supposed to make overtightening more difficult. However, where there's a will there's a way.
George
George
