'02 Expedition Stereo Removal w/o breaking the Dashboard?
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'02 Expedition Stereo Removal w/o breaking the Dashboard?
Hello Everyone!
Ever since we bought our '02 Expedition, I've had dreams of upgrading the stock AM/FM Cassette stereo with a Stereo CD player. The problem is that after mulling over the manual, I still can't get a straight answer for how to remove the beauty ring, that is part of the dashboard, that surrounds the stereo, so that I can unbolt/unscrew the stereo from the chassis? Am I supposed to slip a thin tool between the fit and just pry it out? the problem is that I'm afraid that I might break the beauty ring if it doesn't work? I did try to use the "U" shaped tool that inserts into the sides of the stereo, but I still couldn't pull the son-of-a-gun out! That is why I think that the cover or beauty ring has to come off first.
I could sure use some advice from someone that has some experience with removing/replacing a stereo in an '02 Expedition.
Thanks for the help!
thepoeticjuan
Ever since we bought our '02 Expedition, I've had dreams of upgrading the stock AM/FM Cassette stereo with a Stereo CD player. The problem is that after mulling over the manual, I still can't get a straight answer for how to remove the beauty ring, that is part of the dashboard, that surrounds the stereo, so that I can unbolt/unscrew the stereo from the chassis? Am I supposed to slip a thin tool between the fit and just pry it out? the problem is that I'm afraid that I might break the beauty ring if it doesn't work? I did try to use the "U" shaped tool that inserts into the sides of the stereo, but I still couldn't pull the son-of-a-gun out! That is why I think that the cover or beauty ring has to come off first.
I could sure use some advice from someone that has some experience with removing/replacing a stereo in an '02 Expedition.
Thanks for the help!
thepoeticjuan
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Thanks a million KCAutosound.!
I'll have to give it a try when I get home tonight.
You know, the stock stereo is kinda wide, and so I thought to go with an OEM replacement, Ford stereo with a cd player (6 cd player?). And, I was hoping to pick up a used one off ebay. What do you think about that, or can you recommend a replacement that won't be too expensive? Also, if I replace the stereo with a different brand, what kind of face plate will I have to use to accommodate such a large area? Man, I hope I'm not asking to much, but is there a website that you know of that will show me some options?
Thanks again for all of the info!
I'll have to give it a try when I get home tonight.
You know, the stock stereo is kinda wide, and so I thought to go with an OEM replacement, Ford stereo with a cd player (6 cd player?). And, I was hoping to pick up a used one off ebay. What do you think about that, or can you recommend a replacement that won't be too expensive? Also, if I replace the stereo with a different brand, what kind of face plate will I have to use to accommodate such a large area? Man, I hope I'm not asking to much, but is there a website that you know of that will show me some options?
Thanks again for all of the info!