Forget that stupid removal tool.....

[InkWax]

Just thought I would post my way of getting at the radio. It might be a bit more involved.... but its cheap, requires one tool, you dont need to make one, and you can work in the warmth of your house too

Remove 2 screws from the under radio trim using a 7mm socket.


Next,

Gently pull the radio trim out and unplug the four-wheel drive ( if equipped ), also disconnect the lighter connections.


And then pull out even further to disco the HU from the harness and walk inside where it is warm.... install the new HU and walk back out.... plug it back in... put it back in... turn the X on and be warm still....

 

[CQ7String]

I did that anyways, and still used the tool!

 

[mhn3773]

those must really be in there..any HU i have delt with just takes a firm push from the back to pop out...all it should be held into the basket by is 2 little compresed latchs when it pops in the push out by springs

is it different on the ex HUs? i have never had to use a tool for any aftermarket or stock HU..i have changed mabey 3 stock ones to aftermarket ones so mabey 6 HUs i have delt with all of them just require u to reach behind and push

least ford made something sturdy =) j/k lol

 

[Stuman78424]

Improvisation

you see down here in the south....we like to "improvise" so to speak......just get a cloths hanger, cut it into 2 peices. bend them in a "U" shape to where they fit in the holes in the factory unit, insert, spread them away from each other, and pull....it may take a little fanaggling around, but it's saves you 6 bucks...it worked for me

 

[jared ajlouny]

or, u can just go to the dealership and they will pull it out for u, thats what i did, i think they hate me casue i always go in when i need help with a special tool or somehting, but its all good.