How to access radio: 2004 Ford Explorer

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Topic: How to access radio: 2004 Ford Explorer

Posted By: jeffreyropp
Subject: How to access radio: 2004 Ford Explorer
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 2:28 AM

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:
https://www.radiosandmore.com/prod_detail.asp?pn=4047452
https://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

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Posted By: harvey1959
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 4:34 AM

Try this an see if it helps. It only goes up to 2003 but it might give you an idea.

https://carstereohelp.com/strford.htm

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Harv

Posted By: NowYaKnow
Date Posted: November 12, 2004 at 6:21 AM

You will want a 90 degree pick tool and a 7mm. use the 90 degree pick tool to "pop" the trim piece around the radio, and then the radio is held in with (2) 7mm screws. Insert the pick tool in the groove to the left of the trim piece, about 3/4 of the way to the top to avoid any type of damage to the dash or the trim.

Simple kit to install also everything just plugs in nothing to hardwire.. Note: Those kits usually DON'T come with any type instructions, so your on your own. Real simple though you can figure it out just by looking at the products..

Mike