How to remove volume knob from an XTS5000?

[Danny37]

For the life of me I can not get the volume knob off the radio, it almost feels as if it's glued on. I saw snarlingbiddog's video on YouTube of him removing the knob and it just popped right off. I even followed instructions from the Manual via this link: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1295475/Motorola-Astro-Xts-5000-I.html?page=71 and I still can't get it off.

Anybody have some tips and tricks to get it off?

 

[duffy109]

For the life of me I can not get the volume knob off the radio, it almost feels as if it's glued on. I saw snarlingbiddog's video on YouTube of him removing the knob and it just popped right off. I even followed instructions from the Manual via this link: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1295475/Motorola-Astro-Xts-5000-I.html?page=71 and I still can't get it off.



Anybody have some tips and tricks to get it off?

Getting it off will damage how it’s put on so best to have a replacement knob.


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[Danny37]

I have a replacement knob I just don't want to do damage to the radio itself or to the housing.

 

[FiremanSparky]

I have used the XTS 3000/5000 series public safety mic rf adapter wrench to remove 4 original knobs and replace them with FDNY knobs without damaging either the knob or the insert. I place the wrench at the base of the knob (it will be angled somewhat) to be removed and slowly and carefully wiggle it side to side until it comes off. Hope this helps.

 

[Danny37]

I have used the XTS 3000/5000 series public safety mic rf adapter wrench to remove 4 original knobs and replace them with FDNY knobs without damaging either the knob or the insert. I place the wrench at the base of the knob (it will be angled somewhat) to be removed and slowly and carefully wiggle it side to side until it comes off. Hope this helps.

I don't have that tool, I'm wondering if I could use an adjustable wrench to achieve the same thing.

 

[N1SQB]

It's a royal pain in the rear.....

I own 3 XTS 3Ks which are identical to the 5Ks. in this respect. In fact, both use the same knob insert. I replaced two of the radios' knobs with FDNY knobs. The only thing I can tell you is that if you don't have a removal tool of any kind, order some inserts and pry the knobs off with a set of pliers. Just a quick snug grip and pull straight up. I did it and the shafts were not damaged. As long as you don't super-grip it, it will be fine.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MOTOROLA-X...081925&hash=item520615d3e6:g:IyMAAOSw0BNakHse

Manny

 

[Anderegg]

I use a small, like jewelers . flathead screwdriver, with a wide enough tip, and gently pry around the side in a circle until it's up enough to use my fingernail. Old knobs, and Moto plastic in general, gets brittle and crumbles, so if that happens, you should have a new one handy to put in it's place. Indicators that the knb will crumble doing this, is if it is matte finish, or has a white grey haze layer. Newer shiny oily looking knobs stay pliable.

+!) on the FDNY knobs, you can yank those off by just tugging on them.

Paul

 

[Danny37]

thank you gents, i was able to do it with pliers and wiggle it side to side and it popped off. i did put a towel over the knob to not damage it any further and it worked.

 

[FiremanSparky]

Thank you for letting us know how it worked out.

 

[Danny37]

im shocked at how easy it is to turn the volume knob now. I was able to get my hands on a non oem FDNY knob and the ease of turning the knob really makes a difference. It looks and feels oem and even feels like it has a rubbery/hard plastic texture to it. Looks great on the unit!

 

[laythrom]

im shocked at how easy it is to turn the volume knob now. I was able to get my hands on a non oem FDNY knob and the ease of turning the knob really makes a difference. It looks and feels oem and even feels like it has a rubbery/hard plastic texture to it. Looks great on the unit!

Hey Danny37...where did you end up getting the FDNY knob?


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[Anderegg]

I got my OEM FDNY knobs with the white insert, as well as fake ones from eBay ($30), that are just one block of plastic. They work equally well, the fake ones are a bit easier to tug off and swap onto another radio.

Paul

 

[Danny37]

Hey Danny37...where did you end up getting the FDNY knob?


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On eBay, they're hard to come by. I would set up email notification for listing like "FDNY knob Motorola" so when you get an email you can buy it right away. I got it for about $25, compared it to my friends oem and it looks and feels the same. I asked the seller if he had more and he said no.