Hi, im in a cituation were i was pressured to replace a factory stereo on this f150 but i have never come close to an 06 with a screw driver before. Basically this guys son ruined his factory stereo and he needs it replaced. i will be doing the installation and he will obtain the new one. I need to know what i need to do to get to the stereo since im sure i have to remove the trim around the stereo first but i dont know were to start. Please any help will be great and thank you all in advance....great site by the way!!!!!!!

 

There has been several thread regarding this, but bascially, open the ash tray. Starting at the bottom of the trim surrounding the radio, pull the bottom of the trim outwards. It's just snapped into the dash. It takes a little effort the first time. Work your way up towards the top as the lower pins come loose. You'll need to disconnect the connector for the passenger airbag lite on top since there is not much slack in the wire. You can lay the trim piece aside and remove the radio by loosening the 4 bolts that hold it in. Very easy to swap out. You shouldn't have any trouble.

 

yea i figured it be one of those start here and slowly work up kinda of jobs, and like i said i havent done much to this type of trucks before so i wanted to be sure. I just didnt know were to start, thanks alot for your help man, hope i dont break anything!

 

Changing mine was the easiest it's ever been for me in any vehicle I've ever owned. It took longer to add the wire harness on to my new head unit than it did to open the dash, install adapter plate and close dash.