changing head unit on explorer

casedawg350 · 12-29-2008, 12:14 PM

how do i get that black square trim plastic around the stock headunit and ac contros off? do i just pull and it pops off or what? and how many bolts are there holding it in?

03ExplorerSPT · 12-29-2008, 01:00 PM

Not really sure how it comes off but you do not need to take the trim piece off to change the headunit.

casedawg350 · 12-29-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 03ExplorerSPT

Not really sure how it comes off but you do not need to take the trim piece off to change the headunit.

how when the bolts and stuff are under it?

03ExplorerSPT · 12-29-2008, 04:18 PM

Well I'm assuming you are talking about your 2000 Explorer listed where your avatar would be. The trim piece removal is not necessary. You just need the Ford radio removal tools to get the OE stereo out.

casedawg350 · 12-29-2008, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 03ExplorerSPT

Well I'm assuming you are talking about your 2000 Explorer listed where your avatar would be. The trim piece removal is not necessary. You just need the Ford radio removal tools to get the OE stereo out.

yeah, sorry i didnt list that. so where do i get those tools?

rumproast789 · 12-29-2008, 07:36 PM

yeah I've seen mine taken out and I have an 02. It's some little tool and I really want to get ahold of it...

casedawg350 · 12-29-2008, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rumproast789

yeah I've seen mine taken out and I have an 02. It's some little tool and I really want to get ahold of it...

so there's no way i can change my headunit?

03ExplorerSPT · 12-29-2008, 07:44 PM

If you have two holes on the left and two holes on the right of your radio you need these:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1208656...removal&tp=990

The tools do not need to be purchased from Crutchfield. I only used them for a reference since they have a decent photo of them. Any car audio shop should sell them.

If there are no holes on your radio you will need to remove the trim panel.

casedawg350 · 12-29-2008, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 03ExplorerSPT

If you have two holes on the left and two holes on the right of your radio you need these:

http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1208656...removal&tp=990

The tools do not need to be purchased from Crutchfield. I only used them for a reference since they have a decent photo of them. Any car audio shop should sell them.

If there are no holes on your radio you will need to remove the trim panel.

yeah i do have the holes. but i still dont understand how i dont have to remove that trim panel. looks like i should have to do both.

03ExplorerSPT · 12-29-2008, 08:47 PM

Ok if you really don't get it, I'm taking mine out probably wednesday and I can post a pic for you if you want.

casedawg350 · 12-29-2008, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 03ExplorerSPT

Ok if you really don't get it, I'm taking mine out probably wednesday and I can post a pic for you if you want.

that would be awesome. thanks a lot.

jluv · 12-30-2008, 08:36 AM

You can use coat hangers in those holes as well.

Cobraguy · 12-30-2008, 10:03 AM

stick the tools in the holes, pry outward gently with each tool, and pull. It's that easy.

casedawg350 · 12-30-2008, 10:21 AM

alright cool. thanks for the help guys.

casedawg350 · 12-30-2008, 07:15 PM

hey guys i went out and looked at the hu. i understand how you do it now. thanks.

03ExplorerSPT · 12-31-2008, 04:18 PM

Glad you figured it out. Here is a pic from my install to help you as well.

casedawg350 · 12-31-2008, 04:42 PM

yeah i had my local shop take mine out real quick. hes a cool guy. mines just sittin in there til i can go ahead and replace mine with the aftermarket.

12-29-2008, 12:14 PM	#1
casedawg350 Wannabe Elite Explorer Indiana 2000 XLT Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 21 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	changing head unit on explorer how do i get that black square trim plastic around the stock headunit and ac contros off? do i just pull and it pops off or what? and how many bolts are there holding it in?

12-29-2008, 01:00 PM	#2
03ExplorerSPT Wannabe Elite Explorer Quincy, IL 2003 Sport XLT Premium Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,213 Vehicle Specs	Not really sure how it comes off but you do not need to take the trim piece off to change the headunit. __________________ -Ryan 2003 Silver Birch Explorer Sport XLT Premium 5AT 4.0L SOHC, Convenience, Premium Sport, Comfort, 3.73LS, Moonroof My Explorer Sport

12-29-2008, 04:18 PM	#4
03ExplorerSPT Wannabe Elite Explorer Quincy, IL 2003 Sport XLT Premium Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,213 Vehicle Specs	Well I'm assuming you are talking about your 2000 Explorer listed where your avatar would be. The trim piece removal is not necessary. You just need the Ford radio removal tools to get the OE stereo out. __________________ -Ryan 2003 Silver Birch Explorer Sport XLT Premium 5AT 4.0L SOHC, Convenience, Premium Sport, Comfort, 3.73LS, Moonroof My Explorer Sport

12-29-2008, 07:44 PM	#8
03ExplorerSPT Wannabe Elite Explorer Quincy, IL 2003 Sport XLT Premium Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,213 Vehicle Specs	If you have two holes on the left and two holes on the right of your radio you need these: http://www.crutchfield.com/p_1208656...removal&tp=990 The tools do not need to be purchased from Crutchfield. I only used them for a reference since they have a decent photo of them. Any car audio shop should sell them. If there are no holes on your radio you will need to remove the trim panel. __________________ -Ryan 2003 Silver Birch Explorer Sport XLT Premium 5AT 4.0L SOHC, Convenience, Premium Sport, Comfort, 3.73LS, Moonroof My Explorer Sport

12-29-2008, 08:47 PM	#10
03ExplorerSPT Wannabe Elite Explorer Quincy, IL 2003 Sport XLT Premium Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,213 Vehicle Specs	Ok if you really don't get it, I'm taking mine out probably wednesday and I can post a pic for you if you want. __________________ -Ryan 2003 Silver Birch Explorer Sport XLT Premium 5AT 4.0L SOHC, Convenience, Premium Sport, Comfort, 3.73LS, Moonroof My Explorer Sport

12-29-2008, 07:36 PM	#6
rumproast789 Wannabe Elite Explorer Mi 02 XLT Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 67 Vehicle Specs	yeah I've seen mine taken out and I have an 02. It's some little tool and I really want to get ahold of it...

12-30-2008, 08:36 AM	#12
jluv Wannabe Elite Explorer DFW, TX '04 XLS Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 444 Vehicle Specs	You can use coat hangers in those holes as well.

12-30-2008, 10:21 AM	#14
casedawg350 Wannabe Elite Explorer Indiana 2000 XLT Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 21 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	alright cool. thanks for the help guys.

12-30-2008, 07:15 PM	#15
casedawg350 Wannabe Elite Explorer Indiana 2000 XLT Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 21 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	hey guys i went out and looked at the hu. i understand how you do it now. thanks.

12-31-2008, 04:18 PM	#16
03ExplorerSPT Wannabe Elite Explorer Quincy, IL 2003 Sport XLT Premium Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 1,213 Vehicle Specs	Glad you figured it out. Here is a pic from my install to help you as well. __________________ -Ryan 2003 Silver Birch Explorer Sport XLT Premium 5AT 4.0L SOHC, Convenience, Premium Sport, Comfort, 3.73LS, Moonroof My Explorer Sport

12-31-2008, 04:42 PM	#17
casedawg350 Wannabe Elite Explorer Indiana 2000 XLT Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 21 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	yeah i had my local shop take mine out real quick. hes a cool guy. mines just sittin in there til i can go ahead and replace mine with the aftermarket.