Radio in R170 SLK

[paultyler1]

How do I remove the radio in my R170 (2001) SLK. There doesn't seem to be any clearance at the sides for the usual removal tool - or is the tool very thin?

 

[npuk]

How to remove radio head unit – Mercedes-SLK : Car Radio Head Units

 

[paultyler1]

Thanks for that - very useful.