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Oct 23, 2007 | 07:29 PM

BigBad352

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Disassembling Dash

Ok I got a '93 F-150 and i want to put a new cd player in but Im not sure how to get the old one out...how do I take the dash apart to accomplish this?

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Oct 23, 2007 | 07:39 PM

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shouldn't have to take apart the dash at all. go to auto parts place and get the right tool - it's just a couple bucks. its a little u-shaped metal place that you shove in the factory holes and pull it out

Oct 23, 2007 | 07:41 PM

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You do not take the dash apart.
Go to Wal-Mart and buy a set of ford radio removal tools, put them in the four holes and pull it out.

Oct 23, 2007 | 07:48 PM

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Sweet! thanks. One more question..what about the instalation of the new cd player then?

Oct 23, 2007 | 08:03 PM

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should be no problem. while you're are auto store get the wiring harness (also a few bucks). should be pretty to hook up.

Oct 23, 2007 | 09:03 PM

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Is the wiring harness necessary or can I just splice the new one in?

Oct 23, 2007 | 09:10 PM

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u can ju st splice in the new one

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Oct 23, 2007 | 09:17 PM

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yea, like i said above, buy a wiring harness. they're just a few bucks and made to do exactly that. each one is clearly labeled where it needs to go.

Oct 23, 2007 | 09:26 PM

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I just got back from Wal-Mart, I got the tool, but I didnt see a wiring harness. Where else would I get one?

Oct 23, 2007 | 09:28 PM

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got mine from autozone. i'm sure any place like that has them. just a plug that plugs into the stock stereo plug with wires hanging out the other side to attach to your stereo.

Oct 23, 2007 | 09:38 PM

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Ill check there tmw. thanks!

Oct 24, 2007 | 01:44 AM

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Don't splice the wires onto the oem wiring. Just get the adapter harness for a few bucks and splice it onto the new radio wiring.

Oct 24, 2007 | 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by 17fordguy

u can ju st splice in the new one

this does not save money.

buy the wiring harness.

Oct 24, 2007 | 11:21 AM

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Do yourself a favor a get a adapter harness, they're only 4 or 5 bucks, any place that sells car audio stuff should have them.

The wires on the adapter and the cd harness will be the same colors, I just striped the wires and twisted them together, and then covered them with electric tape.

The cd player will fit perfectly in the factory radio hole, you may need to force it alittle to get it all the way in there.