Removing the Old Radio

• Disconnect the negative battery cable in your Ford vehicle before attempting to work on the radio. Wiring components can cause electrical shock; disconnecting the negative battery cable will keep you safe.
  
  Ford vehicles have an easier access factory radio than many other vehicles. A special tool is required to remove Ford radios, called a Ford hook tool. Aftermarket equivalents may be available at auto parts stores. Locate the small holes at each corner of the radio and insert the hook tool. Push the hooks outward to release the radio clips, and the radio will easily slip from the dash. Disconnect the modules and the antenna cable from the old radio.
  
  

Installing the New Radio

• If you are installing an aftermarket radio in your Ford vehicle, you will need to obtain the proper mounting and wiring kit. Replacing the radio with another Ford factory radio requires no mounting modifications or wiring modifications; the connection modules simply plug into the rear and the radio clips lock when inserted into the dash.
  
  Install an aftermarket radio by following the specific package instructions. First, you need to remove the factory radio mount by accessing the screws located in the empty radio slot. Install the proper mount with the hardware supplied, and then convert the vehicle's wiring harness to a wiring harness compatible with the aftermarket radio.