i just changed mine and it was the original. Gas lines came off ok after letting it sit for 15 minutes to de-pressurize, and took off the gas cap for a minute as well. But when taking off the retaining band bolt, it sheared after a rotation so had to take it down into the workshop and the inside nut...

Yes I have the radio code. I bought a new radio then when my son was installing it we figured out that is was actually the antenna connection. Repaired that, put the old radio back and tested ok. My son then put the new one in anyway because of the Ipod and usb connector it had, although i actually ...