Hello all. I just purchased my first Ford F150 (a 1996). Anyway, I'd like to install a Sony CDX 5090 cd player in the truck and I need to know how to take out the radio. Can the dash that surrounds the radio be removed? Or is there someway to pull out the radio without doing that? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!

 

No it just comes right out. You need either the 'Ford keys' to put in the four holes located in the corners of the faceplate, or rig something up to fit in there. I've always used just some nails or wire to push in the holes. There's tabs in there that will release and it just slides right out. Kinda have to work it a little and be patient. Good Luck!
P.S. Save yourself the headache and make sure to use an adaptor for the wires (about $10 at Walmart).

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'97 F-150 Lariat SuperCab 4X4

• White/Silver, 4.6L, Auto., Open 3:55
• 265/75/16 BFGoodrich AT's on polished 16x8 AR-136's
• Cat-back Dual Exhaust (Straight pipes with big chrome tips)
• Black Polar Bear Grille Guard
• Stock '01 AM/FM/CD stereo
• Edelbrock Performer IAS Shock at Each Corner

 

Steve,
Try the "Install doctor" link below for detailed removal instructions and pictures. Best of luck...
PS: Make sure you select '92-'96 model years.
http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/FLM/F-150.html


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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; Factory splash guards (front & rear).

[This message has been edited by FedExPilot (edited 06-15-2001).]

 

I am pretty sure you can buy those Ford factory removal keys at Wal-Mart as well. I went to a local stereo shop here, bought a mounting kit from them, and they gave me a set of them for free. The guy was like.. these are really cheap, and we have them laying all over the place anyway.

 

My "ford keys" were a couple of metal, coat hangers cut into "U" shapes - - it ain't rocket science - - it is very (TOO) easy to pull out a Visteon head unit in an F-150.

 

I used bottle rockets once Had to be careful not to break the stick off though, and no smoking.

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2000 F150 XLT 4x4 Short Bed. Amazon Green, 5.4L, SuperCab, ORP, Tow Package, Sliding Rear Window, Electronic Shift, Remote Keyless Entry, LT265-70-17 Tires, Clarion Pro Audio, Herculiner Bedliner, Air Silencer Removed, Keyless Entry Mod
1994 SVT Mustang Cobra. #1032 of 5009.

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The ford Keys are the same as the ones that Blaupunkt. go to a blaupunkt dealer and they will have them, me charge $2 per paor at the store i work at