Dismantle radio trim in a 2002 XLT

[nicko]

Guys, I have to install an aux input converter FRDN-AUX from P.I.E. and I do not know how to pull out the radio trim. Anybody did it already?
Thanks

 

[mikephotos]

did on my '02 eb. it's actually easy but kinda scary the first time. get a thin blade screwdriver or similar and start at the top right. use something to cushion/protect the dash by placing it over/around the thin bladed screwdriver. pry the top right far enough (it will be tough the first time) to get your finger(s) and just pull firmly but be careful not to break the bezel/trim. once you get that first fastener free the rest are easy, just pull firmly all around.

if you can't get it let me know and i'll take some pics of the back so you know exactly where all the connection points are. there are no screws holding it in.

mike

 

[nicko]

Thanks I did it. Now I am trying to connect the FRDN-AUX. It appears that the pin 9 is not necessarily the power with memory I was looking for.

 

[mikephotos]

Can't help you with the Aux connection but if anyone else is trying to remove the radio bezel, I did a write-up.

http://s88853021.onlinehome.us/explorer/radiobezel.html