I just purchased a 98 F150 reg. cab, and I would like to install a new head unit in the dash. Can anyone tell me how to remove the trim around the stereo without breaking it?

Thanks,

Tom

 

Hello Twiley. When I replaced my radio I just put in the removal tools and gently pulled and the face plate just popped right off with out any problems. One thing to watch out for is that there is a wire attached to the air bag on/off switch that will swing the face plate around if you aren't holding on to it and that might scratch your dash. Other that that it's a piece of cake!

 

I saw the guy that helped me with mine and I think all you have to do is open the cigarette lighter compartment, stick your fingers there and pull the piece of plastic around the radio/ac controls. There are no screws or anything that I know of.

Hope this helps.

Alf

 

Twiley;
Go to the web site below for step by step instructions and detail ..... post 1997 audio is basically the same on all F-150's
BOL ....
http://www.installdr.com/

ALF ... WHAT are you talking about ???????

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2001 F-150 Super Crew Lariat 4x4
5.4 engine; Chestnut w/ gold trim; Captain's Chairs; Ford/ Duraliner bed insert; Access Roll-up bed cover; Six disc CD changer in '98/'99 Expedition center console; Fosgate FNP1614 component speakers (front); Pioneer TS-A6855 speakers (rear); 8 inch MTX subwoofer in custom built, center console, sealed enclosure; Zapco AG150 amplifier; DRL daytime running lights with Fog Lights (Mod)available at all times;
Bel 980 Radar detector; Moon roof; Bed extender; Class 3 trailer hitch

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Isn't this guy asking about the plastic piece that sits on/around the radio??? That's what I understood any way.

 

Tom Just stick your fingernails under the top edge and pull slowly. If you havn't bought the dask kit get the scoshe kit, in my humble poinion it is the best kit for our trucks.
http://www.scosche.com
here is a pic of my radio with the scoshe kit


good luck
Don

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Picked up 03/03/01
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Bedrug
Alpine head unit and six disk changer.
JL Audio speakers
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JDM BigMouth Filter.
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