Trying to Replace Stereo

Westend is right, and that is what I would try first. Some of those types of stereos also have that keyhole like attachment to hook the speakers to the side of the stereo main unit to make the whole unit more portable also, but lifting up on the speaker is still the key to removing it. Unfortunately though I've seen several of these types of systems glued in place too. My RV had the satellite speakers hot glued to the cabinet so they wouldn't rattle. This was done by the manufacturer. Actually damaged the wood behind the speaker when getting it off, but thankfully the new speaker was a bit bigger so it hid the mess. Of course when I was putting the new speaker back in all I did was use 3M double-sided tape, so I guess I'm almost as bad.

Typically, speakers like you have linked to in your last post will have a "key hole" extrusion on the back surface of the speaker. The speaker is placed onto a screw head with the larger part of the key hole and then slid down so the screw head holds the speaker on the smaller part of the extrusion.

If you can, try pushing up on the speaker as you pull them forward out of the cubby hole.

BTW, if it's only the speakers that have failed, it's not necessary to replace the whole unit. Replacement speakers can be installed and the headunit/amplifier/disc player retained.

The model is a 1998 Cardinal. The stereo isn't like a car stereo. It's more like a shelf stereo that is mounted in a little cubby hole. I will post pictures when I get back home, but here is a pic to give you a better idea of the stereo. It's the speakers on the stereo that are bad, not the speakers throughout the camper, which is why I want to replace the stereo. The stereo plays through its own speakers and the camper speakers which can be controlled separately. Hope this gives more context.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=stereo&view=detailv2&&id=379C9E2AF9A73E41C6D51FF170857793BA4D78DE&selectedIndex=0&ccid=uVKkt9iU&simid=608050779040189673&thid=OIP.Mb952a4b7d89498aa82db66e983a96172o0&ajaxhist=0

I just changed my rv stereo out and it had a clip on each side to push in to remove it......mine had a removable face plate to take off first. I replaced it with a nice flip screen made by BOSS stereos....$133 on Amazon.com. They make two clips for removing this Sony I had. But after searching I found two knives worked on the clips to remove it.

Does it look like an automotive stereo? If so it may be mounted in an automotive style slide in 'do hickey'. If that's the case you remove the bezel, use a special tool (thin sheet metal things) to release the catches on both side and the unit slides out. You'd then be able to access any screws used to screw it in... maybe.

There are a million (almost) different fifth wheel models out there - it might help someone to give you an answer if you post the make, model, year, etc. This info should go in your profile or you signature.

A picture would certainly help.

If the speakers are shot, why aren't you replacing those first, probably much easier?

Bill