2) Reach underneath the trim plate and gently, but firmly pull both the left and right lower edges of the trim plate that cover the radio. Pull until the trim plate pops out. Don't worry it's fairly sturdy. (There are six clips on the trim plate. 2 on the bottom, 2 on the sides of the radio and 2 at the top.)
3) Press and disconnect the clip to the airbag light at top.
4) Remove any white plastic clips that may stay stuck on the dash and replace them on to the trim plate. You can use a flat head screw driver and a needle nose pliers to gently pull them out.
4) Pull the trim plate forward, so it's out of your way and let it hang from the wires.
5) Remove the four black screws holding the radio.
6) Remove the electrical connector on the back of the radio and pull out the antenna cable.
You're now ready to install the replacement.
You must buy a Ford Factory Stereo Removal Tool. then pull the radio forward and unplug the wiring in the back.
use your hands Xd
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No you don't have to remove the dash, there are four little holes on the face of the factory stereo which require a removal tool this tool can be purchased at the Ford dealer for a resonable price, after you insert the tools (one on each side) than you will be able to pull the stereo out.
it built into stereo
I am having the same problem. Got the tool used to do it, but no luck pulling it out. I am about to try a crowbar LOL
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There is a special tool just for Ford Factory Stereo removal. It is a little "U" shaped device that goes into the holes in the face of the unit. It actually takes two of the tools, (You will see 4 holes on the face plate). Go to any after market car stereo website and you can see what I'm talking about. (crutchfield.com is a good one) Hope this helps.
The factory stereo didn't have an external amplifer.
you will see 2 holes in each side of the radio, insert standard radio pins into these and the radio will pull out
you will see two holes in each side of the radio, insert standard radio pins in here and the radio will pull out
remove the plastic panel around the stereo by using a flat screwdriver to pop it out in all corners then remove screws then remove stereo remove the plastic panel around the stereo by using a flat screwdriver to pop it out in all corners then remove screws then remove stereo