I have an OEM radio that I want to replace. The front cover panel has 4 very tiny holes at the corners. I assume this is the mounting screws or tabs. I need some input on the removal process. The newer CD/FM radio is a Sony that requires a new harness but it says that for my model does not need a new mounting assembly kit. Is there anyone who has input for this?

 

Cut 2 strips of coat hanger and bend them into U shapes.
Push the ends into the holes.This will release the radio and you can slide it out.

 

New radio fits snug right into place. The removal "tool" looks like this...



Just push in, shove to the sides, and pull out.

Adrianspeeder

 

thanks. i am sure 4 nails of correct size would work as well.

 

Actually, you probably want the coat hanger wire loops (or the similarly shaped tool), you need to be able to work them a little bit to get the radio to release and nails would require too many hands moving stuff all at once

 

As well as press all four at once. If you go by a local shop they will probably let you borrow thier tool for a minute to pop it out.

 

get urself some DIN tools from crutchfield. I have a 93 that i just replaced the head unit in. push them in firmly and yank the s.o.b. out. it took mine some convincing to come out but i finally got it.

 

i would just get the removal tools, if i still had mine i'd let you have them. they were 3.99 at wal-mart.

 

Or if you happen to come south you can stop by my house in Oak Hill and use my tools.
Kenny

 

Wow man, that was a great question, it really helped with mine. I have had tghe same problem and now I know You guys are the greatest...I am in love...now its a love hate...I am missing my glove box(beceause of an tempremental 9 year old I drive around) and I can see two clips that hold the stereo in. When you insert said long and pointy it SHOULD push the clips in, which allows you to pull it out. When I push the coat hanger in, it pushes the clips out making it harder to pull out....I need a tool anyone mind telling me where I can buy one(wally does not have one and no one I know drivres a ford that would have it)

Would a motorize face plate(that pops out and slides down specifially a dual XD7500N) work with my pick-up. I noticed that it has the XLT trim and the OEM HU there is a a problem with space. I cant realyl explain it, but the radio sits in the pocket and would a new HU stick out far enough to allow the face plate to drop down?


THANKS

 

stop at any parts store and get them
http://www.napaonline.com/Search/Det...913_0054344782
that is what you need

 

For details on how the clips work, click my black Bronco in my sig & read the captions in the Radio Removal album.Depends on the HU. Download the owner's manual before buying one & read the install instructions.

BTW
All trim levels have the same dash pad that protrudes above the radio.