I just got a new 2002 F-150. How do I take the old radio out so I can put in my CD player?

 

there is a special tool that you need to make that is U shaped to remove the radio from the dash. if you get a service manual it wil show all the specs and steps...goodluck

 

You can make that tool from a heavy duty wire hanger. make 2 "U" shapes the same size at the 2 holes on each side of the HU. Take the 2 hanger pieces, inset them approx 1-1 1/2" on each side and push out slightly. This will release the latching mechanism inside. You probably will have to fiddle with it a bit to find the right spot. After to figure it out once, it isn't bad at all.

 

I am about to upgrade my HU and install XM in my 2000 Expy. I called them and spent about $40 (including shipping) to get all the necessary things to make the installation go much smoother.

I ordered the mountain kit and wiring harness. They threw in HU removal clips ($3).

Without these items, you will need the aspirin bottle.
Good luck with your install!

 

Just the U shaped pullers at walmart or any auto parts store pulle out the old one hook up your new one and put it in.

 

I would like to install xm as well. what is the u shapped puller?

 

after looking at the install procedures for the pioneer xm gex-fm903xm unit, which is the one with the fm modulator, it looks like I will only need to connect to the power for the radio with the xm tuner.

will need to connect yellow to terminal with power regardless of ignition switch position, red to electrick terminal controlled by ignition and black to ground. Where on the F150 would I find these connections?

Thanks

 

spoke too soon, also need to conntec to antenna plug and fm car radio.
Just trying to get a feel for this install before I dive in.

Thanks

 

F150AGOGO-

The U-Shaped Pullers are what you need to remove the Ford radio. Basically, they are two pieces of wire, each bent in the shape of a "U" about 3" high. They have notches on the ends of them. The two pullers are inserted into the holes on each side of the radio's front.

They will click into place. Once they do, remove the radio!

Good luck with your installation.

 

Got it all installed. Thanks for all the help.

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