Replacing radio in 96 Explorer

[ranger_blue_92]

Getting ready to replace the radio in our 96 Explorer. How much room is behind the radio.

 

[drdoom]

I don't believe there's much space left, an inch or so. Why not just pull it out and see? It pops right out.

 

[DjDom]

There isn't much room back there, but you can fit a double din in.
If you're thinking of mounting something back there, such as a control box for something, there's room to the right of the radio, between it and the glove box, but not too much room.

 

[ranger_blue_92]

Thanks guys. I'm replacing the radio for her birthday and a surprise. I didn't want to tip her off.

 

[dads2vette]

ok this is probably dumb advice but...DO NOT cut the wires! Get a harness. the P.O. on mine just cut the wires on my Mountaineer. I swear that the folks at the factory used whatever color wires were available because mine were different in some way from every available schematic.

 

[DjDom]

ok this is probably dumb advice but...DO NOT cut the wires! Get a harness. the P.O. on mine just cut the wires on my Mountaineer. I swear that the folks at the factory used whatever color wires were available because mine were different in some way from every available schematic.

I agree with the harness. But I can probably find a wiring diagram that matches yours pretty easy.

The ones online available to public tell you the color of the wire at the speaker, not at the headunit.

 

[ranger_blue_92]

I plan on using a harness from Crutchfield.