Originally Posted by DanW@FastFord

1) Lube it up! Squirt the shit out of it with WD40 and get an assistant to activate the release while you waggle the button.

2) The clip behind the bumper can break. Give it a whack, if it doesn't hold in place it's either out of alignment, or broken.

3) Passenger footwell, fan 'resistor'. They can overheat and take themselves out, It's probably that.

4) No, just yank it! Seriously.

5) It's less than 2DIN. You can make a Double DIN headunit fit, but it involves some chopping about. Either do your work thing, or get a single DIN and blanking plate.