How to remove/access radio: 2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer

[JeffreyRopp]

Hey guys,

Although I'm a newbie, I'm going to attempt an install of the Ford Sirius receiver kit in my 2004 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer. I've got the Audiophile system with the 6CD in dash changer. Here's a link to the products I intend to install:
http://www.radiosandmore.com/prod_detail.asp?pn=4047452
http://www.radiosandmore.com/prod_d...n=2U6F-14588-BA

How do I go about removing the trim around the radio so that I can actually pull out the radio? What tools will I need? Any pictures would be helpful too.

Thanks!
Jeff

 

[NusenseSD]

its just held in by clips.. use a flat tip screw driver to get under the console.. There are 6 clips.. 2 top corners, 2 on the side right below the radio and 2 on each corner on the bottom. On mine I worked from one corner and then worked my way around the top.. then as I got towards the bottom I was able to gently pull it off..

There are 2 bolts that are used to hold the factory radio in place.. If I remember correctly they are either 10mm or 8mm.. Can't remember off the top of my head..