Stock Radio to Aftermarket

[Tozzi]

I have a question and yes ive searched. So after I install an aftermarket cd player ( I havent even started the process yet, im researching right now) I know how to take out my 97 Stock radio, with the keys, or coat hangers..but then lets say i install my new radio with the dash kit, everything it needs, how would I go about taking the aftermarket cd player out? Do the dash kits clip on and come out easy? Or? Thats what im curious about, how you go about removing a non ford radio without the keys, do you need to take the dash apart or what

 

[Alec]

Depends on the aftermarket radio and how you install it. When you install the new radio sleeve, you can install it in such a way that the keys that come with it can pull the radio out; or you can uninstall it by pulling the trim off the dash.

Pulling the trim plate off is very easy: undo the 2 screws above the HVAC controls and pull out all the clips and undo the wiring harnesses. Takes under a minute

 

[Tozzi]

Sounds good..so some of the dash kits come with their own keys too?

 

[Alec]

No, the HU comes with keys that work with the sleeve it comes with. This sleeve fits in with the dash adapter kit.