Miata Mailing List: September 1994, Message #55
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   From: harrison@cli.com (Calvin Harrison)
Subject: RE:Help! How do I remove the radio so it can dry out?
   Date: Fri, 2 Sep 1994 15:34:50 -0400


>Even with the top up and windows barely cracked, my Miata got its little dash
>quite wet about three weeks ago. Since then, it's been suffering from SRS -- I
>generally can only get the radio and tape to function after running the AC on
>high for five to 10 minutes. 


Oops! After 3 years, mine starting doing this. However, it was do to
humidity and not direct water contact. You can try to dry it out, but
I have a feeling you are about to start suffering from the "Wait 10
Minutes Before It Comes On" syndrome. 

To remove the radio, first remove the console between the driver and
passenger seat. I think there is one screw under the ashtray, two in
the arm-rest compartment, and two on the side near the shifter. Then
remove screw/s for the center-dash console near the shifter, and then
"pull out" the two eye air vents. It has been suggested use string or
a wire loop, but I just used a flat head screwdriver,and popped them
out. There is a screw at an angle where each vent was. Then just take
the screws out for the radio and disconnect the connectors from the
rear of the radio. Be careful not to scratch the LCD screen (I did).

Good Luck, I hope all you need it to dry yours out, but I just bought
a replacement from someone on this mailing list and installed it. No
problems since then.

Calvin Harrison
'91 Silver Bullet