You only need to have the ford key to remove the factory stereo. The Ford key looks like a U-shaped tool.
If you don't have one, a good coat hanger will do but you must be very careful as not to damage the tabs on the factory radio as they will be very difficult to remove once bent. Insert keys to the holes on each side of the radio until you hear a click, now push keys outward while pulling radio towards you.
The radio should come out easily, if not try and push keys further in until it stops, push outwards and pull radio towards you. Unclip harness from back of radio and remove antenna plug.
Prepare your harness and your dash kit. You have the option to either solder or crimp your wires together with a butt connector. I used the butt connector on this project because I don't have the shrink tube. The harness and dash kit can be bought from any car audio retail store in your area.
Attach the wiring harness and antenna adapter to the factory plugs.
Attach your aftermarket Din cage on the opening and bend metal tabs using the flathead screwdriver, inward to secure radio onto dash kit. Plug the harness and the antenna plug into your aftermarket radio. Test radio before sliding it into the Din cage. Replace the radio trim and you are done.
By the way, you may start wondering why there are two rca's hanging out of the dash kit, those are to be attached to the subwoofer out of the aftermarket deck. They are in preparation for the amp and sub install I am doing for this car. It will be my next blog. See you soon.
