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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 03:27 PM
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Dash and Side Mirrors

I am going to try to put a new stereo into 96 ford XL, 5 speed. Could someone help me with the piece of the dash that I need to remove? How to get it off?

Also, the side mirrors are suppose to fold in, but I can not move them. Rusty? or is there a trick to folding them in?

Thanks for any help!!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 04:05 PM
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Also, the side mirrors are suppose to fold in, but I can not move them. Rusty? or is there a trick to folding them in?
wd40 should do it
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 07:09 PM
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So no trick needed? No buttons that I cant see? Just good ol rust? I'll give that a try. Thanks for replying.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 07:10 PM
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I did get the stereo in. pretty easy once you look into it.!!
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 08:38 PM
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stereo should be a breeze. Did you get the mirror to budge? I had to yank mine harder than I wanted to to get it to fold. It worked though, and isn't near as hard anymore.

Ryan
 
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Old Apr 12, 2006 | 09:48 PM
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just pull, theyll go. radio shouldave been a breeze, glad you got it.
 
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