so i have to install some wiring and get to the 12 volt source in the dash right above the ash tray. i saw a how to here https://www.f150online.com/forums/sh...+radio+install

(just for clarification i mean the trim aorund the ac controls, head unit, and 12 volt connection)

but i have the reverse sensing system and the digital auto a/c and he doesnt so i dont know if theres anything holding back to doing it the same was as him. i tried pulling the "wood grain trim" up just as he did but it didnt come off and i dont want to break anything. i got the center console shifter top area off jsut like he did and the side vent panels just cant get that one piece

thanks

 

If its the first time you are doing it, it is going to be in there pretty tight... Just do the same as those instructions, and it will pop off..

 

i know im just afraid of since i have the reverse sensing that it may be connected more-so or differently then without having it and i dont wannt break anything or rip anything out ya know?

 

As long as you dont pull it too far back, you will not break anything... Just give it a few little yanks, and that should help loosen it...

 

Pull the woodgrain piece off and you will then be able to unplug your AC cluster, backup sensor, and cig lighter from the back of it....they will have several inchs of wire so it wont be an issue pulling it out and unplugging them. Mine has been in and out a hundered times...nothing to it.

 

thanks man...big help. whats the nearest area i can ground a wire around there? any places? thanks again

 

anyone?

 

where can i ground my wiring around the general area? im about to go out and look around but any help? and how should i connect my power source wire to my 12V connection? should i just connect it to the same place where the factory wire connects to the socket?

 

I would splice into the wire running to the socket for both your ground and your 12V.....if thats were you want to get your power from. What is it your trying to hook up?

 

interior LED's is what they are.

then i have to drill a 1/2" hole for the rocker switch to slip itno....i dont know how im going to do that yet.