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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 04:52 PM
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explorer stereo/trim removal question

can someone tell me how to pull the trim off the dash of a 2002 explorer. i need to pull the stereo out and im pretty sure the trim all pops off but i didnt want to pull too hard and break it.

thanks, Jason
 
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Old Jul 15, 2003 | 08:07 PM
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Jason,

I've got a 2003, but I believe they are the same. To get the trim off I took a relatively wide paint scraper and put it between the trim and the plastic on the right hand side of the radio. With a little bit of pressure you should be able to loosen the clamps right up and have them let go.

It took a little more pressure than I would have thought, so don't be afraid, give it a good yank. Also, don't use a screw driver as it is too narrow and can damage the plastic.

good luck.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 09:25 AM
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I have better luck going from the bottom. I can remore the trim panel even that way. It does take a bit of pressure to remove.
 
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 12:24 PM
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thanks, i figured it popped off but since its not my car i didnt want to bust it.
-Jason
 
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Old Jul 16, 2003 | 01:05 PM
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Don't know a lot about '02's but look carefully for hidden screws.
 
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