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Jun 10, 2010 | 04:54 AM

mattnj

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Can't remove the radio

I used to remove stock radio on my '99 Mountaineer with home made brackets with no problem.
But it doesn't seem to work for me this time on my 2001 F250 XLT.
I can feel the springs movig but radio won't move.
So I've been wondering if there is some kind of retaining screw somewhere?
Can anyone advise please?
Thanks.

Jun 10, 2010 | 05:07 AM

mrford60

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no its the same as your mountaineer, some are tighter than others. the tool that is sold to remove the radio has little ***** at the ends to grab and pull with.

Jun 10, 2010 | 05:08 AM

powerstroker11

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your only gona need the 2 u shaped radio tools to remove it. just might be jammed in there. they are a tight fit

Jun 10, 2010 | 05:17 AM

mattnj

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Thanks guys.
Where can I get the original tool?

Jun 10, 2010 | 05:20 AM

powerstroker11

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any auto parts store, there prob $5 for the set...

Jun 10, 2010 | 05:32 AM

mattnj

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Thanks again. Never bothered to look for this tool before as my home made did work for me just fine.

Jun 10, 2010 | 06:08 AM

ontariofarmer

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I made the tool out of a coat hanger. It worked fine ,it was a little tight, but with some persistance, I won.

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Jun 10, 2010 | 10:19 AM

TXHillCountry

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Mine was the same way, very tight. After inserting the U-shaped tools, I had to kind of pull them outward, also slightly alternating pressure from left to right. They can be very stubborn, you have to be persuasive.