Entertainment Systems

Radio/Tape Player/CD Player (Dash Mounted)

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

On the F-150, F-250, Expedition and Navigator models, remove the radio finish panel by carefully prying on the panel to release the retaining clips
Install Radio Removal Tool (T87P-19061-A) or equivalent into the radio face place
Apply a slight outward spreading force on both sides and ...
... pull the radio chassis out of the instrument panel
Detach the antenna and the ...
... electrical connectors from the back of the radio and remove the radio
When installing the radio, make sure that the clip is centered on the support bracket before sliding the radio into the instrument panel
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. On the F-150, F-250, Expedition and Navigator models, remove the radio finish panel by carefully prying on the panel to release the retaining clips. Do not use excessive force when installing the radio removal tool. This will damage the retaining clips, making radio chassis removal difficult and may cause other internal damage.
  3. Install Radio Removal Tool (T87P-19061-A) or equivalent into the radio face place. Push the tool in approximately 1 in. (25mm) to release the retaining clips.
  4. Apply a slight outward spreading force on both sides and pull the radio chassis out of the instrument panel.
  5. Disconnect the radio wiring harness and antenna cable.
  6. Remove the radio chassis. To install:
  7. Position the radio chassis in the vehicle.
  8. Connect the radio wiring harness and antenna cable.
  9. Push the radio chassis inward until the retaining clips are fully engaged.
  10. On the F-150, F-250, Expedition and Navigator models, install the radio finish panel.
  11. Connect the negative battery cable.

Amplifier

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

F-150, F-250, Expedition and Navigator

Remove the four retaining screws and remove the climate control panel assembly

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Remove the instrument panel floor duct assembly

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Remove the amplifier assembly

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the radio chassis.
  3. Remove the climate control panel retaining screws and position the control panel aside.
  4. Remove the instrument panel floor duct assembly.
  5. If equipped, remove the center console assembly. Refer to Section 10.
  6. Remove the amplifier retaining screws.
  7. Lift up on the amplifier assembly and detach the electrical connectors.
  8. Remove the amplifier assembly. To install:
  9. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

1997-98 F-250HD, F-350 and F-Super Duty Models

The amplifier assembly is located in the instrument panel behind the radio chassis.

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the radio chassis.
  3. Detach the electrical connectors for the amplifier.
  4. Remove the retaining screws and remove the amplifier from the vehicle. To install:
  5. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

CD Changer

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

F-150 and F-250 Regular Cab

If equipped with a rear storage bin, remove the retaining nuts and remove the storage compartment

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Remove the CD changer retaining nuts

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. If not equipped with a rear storage bin, remove the changer cover.
  3. If equipped with a rear storage bin, remove the retaining nuts and remove the storage compartment.
  4. Remove the CD changer retaining nuts.
  5. Lift the changer up and detach the electrical connectors.
  6. Remove the CD changer from the vehicle. To install:
  7. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

F-150 and F-250 Extended Cab

  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the driver's side rear cab lower trim panel.
  3. Remove the CD changer retaining screws and nuts.
  4. Lift the changer up and detach the electrical connectors.
  5. Remove the CD changer from the vehicle. To install:
  6. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Expedition and Navigator

Remove the CD changer bracket bottom retaining screws

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Remove the upper bracket retaining screws

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Lift the CD changer and bracket assembly up and detach the electrical connector from the changer

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  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Open the center console lid.
  3. Remove the mat at the bottom of the console bin.
  4. Remove the CD changer bracket bottom retaining screws.
  5. Remove the upper bracket retaining screws.
  6. Lift the CD changer and bracket assembly up and detach the electrical connector from the changer.
  7. Remove the changer from the vehicle.
  8. If necessary, remove the bracket from the changer and install it on the new changer. To install:
  9. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

Speakers

REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Remove the speaker retaining screws, pull the speaker out and ...
... detach the speaker electrical connector and remove the speaker
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove any necessary trim, speaker grilles, or other components necessary to access the speaker(s).
  3. Remove the speaker retaining screws.
  4. Pull the speaker out and detach the electrical connector.
  5. Remove the speaker from the vehicle. To install:
  6. The installation is the reverse of the removal.

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