2005 focus stereo removal.
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Topic: 2005 focus stereo removal.
Posted By: ippy98
Subject: 2005 focus stereo removal.
Date Posted: January 23, 2005 at 11:09 PM
I have a 2005 focus zx4 ses. i am trying to figure out how to remove the stereo and front bezel without breaking anything =p it does not have the standard usual ford removal holes to use the normal removal tool, there are no holes or screws of any kind on the front. does anyone know about the 2005?
thanks
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Posted By: audeogod
Date Posted: January 24, 2005 at 6:55 AM
I do not know specifically about the Focus, but generally with other cars, if you do not see any visible screws then the dash trim is usually held in place by friction fittings. These fittings just pop into place and you have to pry "gently" around the edges of the trim to get them to come up. Just go slowly and look to see where the trim seems to be not letting go and try to get a feel for where the center of each "not letting go" area is. That's usually where the friction fittings are at. Now that's for if you just have to have it off now. I would suggest contacting Crutchfield. This is a car stereo catalog. Website is www.crutchfield.com They usually will be able to sell you a set of instructions for your vehicle for about $5 that should tell you everything on how to do it. You might also try to look on this site to see if it has instructions, or also try www.installdr.com Install doctor's wire colors have been known to not be correct sometimes though. Therefore I don't know if they are completely trustworthy. But it could be a place to start anyway. Kinda use it as a guide and go from there.
Posted By: KarTuneMan
Date Posted: January 24, 2005 at 9:58 AM
https://carstereohelp.com/ Heres another link to a site with pics and desciptions on "how too" -------------
Posted By: ippy98
Date Posted: January 24, 2005 at 8:48 PM
thanks for the help. i tried both sites already before i posted...both installdr and carstereo help are updated only up till the 04's with the din removal tools. i will try lightly prying off the bezel...
Posted By: yamahaking2000
Date Posted: January 24, 2005 at 9:58 PM
just hope its not as bad as having to do it to a chrysler 300m, i had to remove the entire dash just to get to the deck. then i had to put it all back to together and that was a proccess that i dont want to go thru in my life again!! lol
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Posted By: ippy98
Date Posted: January 25, 2005 at 6:35 PM
hehe my old isuzu rodeo was like that, and i did it a few times for one reason or another, thats why i was trying to avoid that this time lol!
Posted By: BulletTooth
Date Posted: January 25, 2005 at 7:34 PM
I just did it the other day. The dash around the stereo just pops out, it is held by clips, however the top part is hard to get out - clips are too tight, so take it easy. Once the trim is out just unscrew the 4 screws around the radio and it's out. make sure you get the right kit for the car. I thinkthe AI # is FMK-538 - not same as '04 Focus, or '05 F-150. Let me know if this helped.
Posted By: ippy98
Date Posted: January 25, 2005 at 9:11 PM
thanks a ton!! do you know where i can get a replacement harness? the best buy near my house does not have them yet for the '05, or is it the same as the '04 and they just don't know that? =p
Posted By: BulletTooth
Date Posted: January 25, 2005 at 10:17 PM
It's the same harness used for the '04-'05 F-150, Expedition. I believe Metra #70-5520, and the kit is Metra #99-5808. Double check though.
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