Removing DIN Radio

Lazzman · 06-26-2006, 10:40 AM

Hello,

I have the typical DIN and a half radio in my '98 Explorer Sport. I was wondering if there is a way to get the radio out without having to buy the DIN Tools??

I think I read on here that you can use coat hanger wire but I did not work for me, I think I did it wrong?

Any help is appreciated.

*jimcom* · 06-26-2006, 12:15 PM

Hey Lazz, you may want to give this a shot.
Go to your local Circuit City (or equivalent), tell them you need 5 minutes for one of their guys to walk out to your truck and pop the radio out.
Just tell them it's a ford factory radio, they'll know what you mean (hopefully

)
Done that a few times with company vehicles and they always accomodate(for free).

They aren't that expensive of a tool though, maybe you should pick one up just to have on hand. I've got 2 sets I think.

Buzzsaw · 06-26-2006, 12:21 PM

They're like $4.00 at AutoZone.

DOZIER · 06-26-2006, 05:20 PM

same price at wal-mart too.

Lazzman · 06-27-2006, 04:15 PM

Kool

Thanks Fella's I almost dumped $15 on ebay for those ridiculous things...

bp1506 · 06-27-2006, 06:42 PM

I just cut two pieces of coathanger and bent it into a u shape. This worked in my friends ford escort and in my exploer to remove the radio.

*jimcom* · 06-28-2006, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lazzman

Kool

Thanks Fella's I almost dumped $15 on ebay for those ridiculous things...

OUCH!

Shoot for half that I'd have mailed you one of my sets.
But save yourself a few bucks and pick one up local, or like I said, ask a guy at circuit city to do it for ya.

06-26-2006, 10:40 AM	#1
Lazzman Wannabe Elite Explorer Massachusetts 1998 Sport 4wd- V6 Sohc Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,356 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Removing DIN Radio Hello, I have the typical DIN and a half radio in my '98 Explorer Sport. I was wondering if there is a way to get the radio out without having to buy the DIN Tools?? I think I read on here that you can use coat hanger wire but I did not work for me, I think I did it wrong? Any help is appreciated. __________________ 1998 Sport, 4x4, K&N Filter, E3 Diamond Fire Plugs, Magnecore 8mm Wires, Screamin Demon Coil, 2.5" Flowmaster Catback, 255/70/16 tires, Performance 5R55E VB, Royal Purple synthetic lubricants, Zabteck breather bypass, 4.10 gears, Warrior Shackles, EBC Brakes.

06-26-2006, 12:15 PM	#2
jimcom Elite Stocker Columbia, MD 2000 XLS Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 706 Vehicle Specs	Hey Lazz, you may want to give this a shot. Go to your local Circuit City (or equivalent), tell them you need 5 minutes for one of their guys to walk out to your truck and pop the radio out. Just tell them it's a ford factory radio, they'll know what you mean (hopefully ) Done that a few times with company vehicles and they always accomodate(for free). They aren't that expensive of a tool though, maybe you should pick one up just to have on hand. I've got 2 sets I think. __________________ --Jim 2000 XLS 4X4 OHV Hotrod -- SOLD Twisted, shackled and ready to roll. 31" Pro-comp AT's, Rancho RSX shocks, BBK Throttle Body, Volant intake Panasonic CQ-C8100 deck, MTX FEX10A sub Infinity Reference 6810cs components and 6812cf speakers Diamond corners and heads, Altezza Tails, Grillcraft grilles Last edited by jimcom; 06-27-2006 at 06:28 AM.

06-26-2006, 12:21 PM	#3
Buzzsaw Wannabe Elite Explorer Ft Walton Beach, FL '01 Sport & '05 XLS Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 131 Vehicle Specs	They're like $4.00 at AutoZone. __________________ 2001 Explorer Sport 2WD 4.0 SOHC, K&N FIPK GEN II Intake w/K&N Drycharger filter cover, Alpine CDE-9843 HU w/Alpine SPS-570A Speakers, Grant Styling Carbon Fiber Steering Wheel Cover, Flowmaster 50 Series Deltaflow Muffler

06-26-2006, 05:20 PM	#4
DOZIER Wannabe Elite Explorer Fultondale, Alabama 2001 explorer sport Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,026 Vehicle Specs	same price at wal-mart too. __________________ If you can't convince them...Confuse them.

06-27-2006, 04:15 PM	#5
Lazzman Wannabe Elite Explorer Massachusetts 1998 Sport 4wd- V6 Sohc Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 1,356 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Kool Thanks Fella's I almost dumped $15 on ebay for those ridiculous things... __________________ 1998 Sport, 4x4, K&N Filter, E3 Diamond Fire Plugs, Magnecore 8mm Wires, Screamin Demon Coil, 2.5" Flowmaster Catback, 255/70/16 tires, Performance 5R55E VB, Royal Purple synthetic lubricants, Zabteck breather bypass, 4.10 gears, Warrior Shackles, EBC Brakes.

06-27-2006, 06:42 PM	#6
bp1506 Wannabe Elite Explorer Calgary,AB 98 Sport Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 351 Vehicle Specs	I just cut two pieces of coathanger and bent it into a u shape. This worked in my friends ford escort and in my exploer to remove the radio.