how does one go about removing the radio in a 99 laser ?

There's 4 small round holes in the stereo which you put a prong looking tool into which releases the clips behind the radio. The tool to remove them looks like a big double ended U shape. I've done it before by cutting an old steel coat hanger into 2 smaller pieces and bending it into a U. It can be a bit tricky sometimes, others seem to come out first go.