How do you take the radio out of a 1993 Ford F-150?

Answer 1

remove the four face plate screws and remove the face plate. Then slide the special removal tools in each side of the radio and it will slide right out, or if you are like me and don't have the special tools, bust it up and take it out in pieces AAAGGGGGGGGG Thats what i did was destroy that stock radio and rip it out like the Mayans used to do with hearts... it was AWESOME!!

Answer 2

There is a "tool" for Ford vehicles avaialble at any McParts shop that is nothing but a correc sized wire, bent in a horseshoe shape that one inserts in two holes on each side of the unit to release it. Then you pull the unit out. You could do the same thing with four pieces of very thin metal maybe some really small finish nails too. But the "tool" was only a couple of bucks so I bought one.

Answer 3

it depends on the year, but the most likely case is that you need a set of removal keys which you can buy at Walmart for a few bucks. You press the keys deep into the holes, then pull the one on the left out to the left and the one on the right out to the right (away from each other) and pull outward. It may take a few tries but when you get it right, it should slide out pretty easy.

Answer 4

Do yourself a favor. If you are planning to install an aftermarket radio, buy yourself a radio wiring hardness that will fit into the factory wiring hardness. It will cost under $20.00. And it will save you lost of headaches in the future. No Electrical Short or Headache...

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Remove Stock Ford Radio

Tools Needed

To remove the radio you will need a "Radio Removal Tool". This is a "U" shaped pin with a dent at the end. This can be commonly found at auto parts stores or, Wal-Mart, etc (widely available for $3-$4).

Steps To Remove the Stock Radio

The radio has two holes in each end (four holes total)

* Insert the removal tool into the holes on each side (This will release the catches holding the radio into the dash)

* Slide the radio toward you

Other References

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You can also make your own removing tool from a wire coat hanger: cut 2 U-shaped pieces (about 8" each) and insert them into the 2 holes in the front of your head unit; using a sideways motion and pulling towards you will do the trick, just be careful when inserting the tool to not scratch the finish on the unit.

I tried the wire hangar solution but went and bought the tool anyway. Either would probably work, but the tool is a bit more sturdy / stiff. Here are the instructions that come with the tool:

• Disconnect negative battery wire
• Insert the removal tool into the holes on either side of the faceplate
• Push the tools forward about 1 inch until the retaining clips are released
• • Grasp the tools tightly and pull apart slightly as you pull the unit from the dash.

Answer 5

You have to get a tool to put into the 4 holes on the front sides of the radio, you can try using pieces of coat hanger but it is difficult