Removing the plastic bezel around the radio

Joe DeVola · 10-28-2010, 08:14 AM

How dos the bezel around the radio get removed? Just pop it off or does other trim around need to be removed first?

F15E_WSO · 10-28-2010, 08:25 AM

On one of mine there are two screws sort of hidden, just above the climate controls, that is where I would start. We will remove it soon and repaint a different color. Good luck.

iBrent · 10-28-2010, 09:10 AM

If you're referring to this piece:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...#ht_500wt_1164

Then it just pops off. No screws involved. No other trim removal required. Work a PLASTIC pry bar around the outside. There are a total of 4 clips, 2 on top, 2 on the side near the bottom. Also expect wires going to the climate controls.

Joe DeVola · 10-28-2010, 09:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iBrent

If you're referring to this piece:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...#ht_500wt_1164

Then it just pops off. No screws involved. No other trim removal required. Work a PLASTIC pry bar around the outside. There are a total of 4 clips, 2 on top, 2 on the side near the bottom. Also expect wires going to the climate controls.

That's it exactly.

No screws then?

Joe DeVola · 10-28-2010, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by F15E_WSO

On one of mine there are two screws sort of hidden, just above the climate controls, that is where I would start. We will remove it soon and repaint a different color. Good luck.

Another responder showed me a picture of an identical bezel. My doesn't have any screws above the climate controls.

iBrent · 10-28-2010, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe DeVola

That's it exactly.

No screws then?

Correct, to remove that bezel there are no screws. There are 2 screws to remove the radio once that bezel is removed, but that will become obvious when the bezel is gone.

Joe DeVola · 10-28-2010, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by iBrent

Correct, to remove that bezel there are no screws. There are 2 screws to remove the radio once that bezel is removed, but that will become obvious when the bezel is gone.

Very good. Thank you.

*BigRondo* · 10-28-2010, 10:30 AM

Crazy Joe Devola (I hope that is a Seinfeld reference and I didn't just insult you), Check out this thread for removing the radio bezel: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=271666

I recommend using a flat, wide object so you don't leave any marks. I use a butter knife and haven't left any marks.

Good luck.

MoonRocky · 10-28-2010, 02:10 PM

I popped mine off with a 3" wide paint scrapper. Worked just fine.

rosiedoll · 08-10-2011, 06:30 PM

I took the 4 screws off the bezel just under topp of dash, and have some play with now with bezel, but it doesnt seem to want to get loose all around....its a 1988 ford ranger some bozo stuck a radio BEHIND the bezel and not secure it...so need to replace it, but can't get old radio out thru bezel I am scred I am going to vreak it,,, tried to find a utube viseo on how to..no luck

*LONO100* · 08-10-2011, 06:59 PM

remove the two small screws under the bottom of the bezel, then carefully snap the rest of the brackets off. the radio should come out with it.

jayton · 08-10-2011, 11:03 PM

This thread is from last year. I think the original poster may have already figured it out by now. On the 4 door Explorers from 2002-2005, I know for a fact that there are no screws holding this bezel in place. Also, +1 on someone else's suggestion of using a butter knife. No marks!

danny3221 · 01-12-2013, 10:51 AM

On the 1996 xlt there are 2 small screws on the front on the facing. these are practically hidden near the botton. once you get those out, and pull the radio out (which is still attached) there are two screws on the right side that hold the radio in.

sfhess · 01-14-2013, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by danny3221

On the 1996 xlt there are 2 small screws on the front on the facing. these are practically hidden near the botton. once you get those out, and pull the radio out (which is still attached) there are two screws on the right side that hold the radio in.

All fine and good, but this section of the bulletin board is for 2002-2005 Explorers, which are a different animal than a 1996 model.

10-28-2010, 08:14 AM	#1
Joe DeVola Wannabe Elite Explorer AtL 2004 XLT Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 32 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Removing the plastic bezel around the radio How dos the bezel around the radio get removed? Just pop it off or does other trim around need to be removed first?

10-28-2010, 09:10 AM	#3
iBrent Wannabe Elite Explorer Northborough, MA 2005 Eddie Bauer 4x4 Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 58 Vehicle Specs	If you're referring to this piece: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...#ht_500wt_1164 Then it just pops off. No screws involved. No other trim removal required. Work a PLASTIC pry bar around the outside. There are a total of 4 clips, 2 on top, 2 on the side near the bottom. Also expect wires going to the climate controls. __________________ -- 2005 Explorer Eddie Bauer

10-28-2010, 02:10 PM	#9
MoonRocky Wannabe Elite Explorer Lake Ozark, Missouri 2002 Explorer XLT V6 4.0 Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 44 Vehicle Specs	I popped mine off with a 3" wide paint scrapper. Worked just fine. Last edited by MoonRocky; 10-28-2010 at 02:10 PM. Reason: spelling

08-10-2011, 06:59 PM	#11
LONO100 Elite Explorer Bay Area CA 03 sport trac XLT Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 2,939 Vehicle Specs	remove the two small screws under the bottom of the bezel, then carefully snap the rest of the brackets off. the radio should come out with it. __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=350365

08-10-2011, 11:03 PM	#12
jayton Wannabe Elite Explorer Jefferson, GA 02 XLT V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 141 Vehicle Specs	This thread is from last year. I think the original poster may have already figured it out by now. On the 4 door Explorers from 2002-2005, I know for a fact that there are no screws holding this bezel in place. Also, +1 on someone else's suggestion of using a butter knife. No marks! __________________ jayton 2002 Explorer XLT, 2WD, 4.6L SOHC 1996 Mustang GT, Convertible, 4.6L SOHC (I have two of these) 1993 Grand Marquis 2002 BMW 325i Sedan

10-28-2010, 08:25 AM	#2
F15E_WSO Wannabe Elite Explorer Washington DC area 2002 XLT; 2001 Exp Sport Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 148 Vehicle Specs	On one of mine there are two screws sort of hidden, just above the climate controls, that is where I would start. We will remove it soon and repaint a different color. Good luck.

08-10-2011, 06:30 PM	#10
rosiedoll Wannabe Elite Explorer portland or 1996 Ford Explorer V8 awd Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	I took the 4 screws off the bezel just under topp of dash, and have some play with now with bezel, but it doesnt seem to want to get loose all around....its a 1988 ford ranger some bozo stuck a radio BEHIND the bezel and not secure it...so need to replace it, but can't get old radio out thru bezel I am scred I am going to vreak it,,, tried to find a utube viseo on how to..no luck

01-12-2013, 10:51 AM	#13
danny3221 Wannabe Elite Explorer ocala fl 1996 \explrer xlt 2wd Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12 Vehicle Specs	On the 1996 xlt there are 2 small screws on the front on the facing. these are practically hidden near the botton. once you get those out, and pull the radio out (which is still attached) there are two screws on the right side that hold the radio in.