Volkswagen: car radio, hanging file folder, volkswagen passat

Question
how do i remove the original radio out of a 1998 volkswagen passat. Thanks

Answer
There are two narrow slots in the face that release clips on the sides of the chassis.  You can get special removal tools at Best Buy or Circuit City or you can make them from the metal strip from an old hanging file folder.  Push the tool in all the way and pull out the radio.  If you use the home made tool, you will need to put your hand in the cassette slot to pull it out.  Note that if you remove the factory radio, you may fail emissions and some shops may refuse to connect their diagnostic computer to it.  This is because the K line for the OBDII is connected to the radio harness.