Deck Removal

[hemi_fan]

I just bought a new deck, but I need help removing the old one. It is the stock AM/FM/Cassette from a 1990 GT, and I dont know how to remove it. I worked at it for a little while and removed the screws in the sides but still wont come out. any help would be appreciated!

 

[ALMOST STOCK]

You need a special tool that you can get from Radio Shack or Circuit City I believe.
They fit in the small hole on the left and right side / upper and lower corners of the deck. There made in a U-Shape and you push them into the small hole and they release the catch on the other side that holds the deck in.
If that make any since to you?

 

[hemi_fan]

yeah actually. I did notice the 2 holes on either side and figgured there would be some kind of tool for them. I was trying to use allan keys to get it off but it didnt work. Maybe I'll get Future Shop to install it. lol

 

[wythors]

The tool is less than 5 bux most places and should be in every Ford owners tool box. It takes literally 2 seconds to remove a stock radio with it.

 

[TheUser]

little late, but you can also use bent pieces of metal (coat hangers) can't you?

 

[50ldster]

The bent coat hangers will work but you have to have an easy touch to feel the catches release. I tried for a while and gave up. A trip to Pep Boys and $3.95 later and the thing came out in two seconds with the tool.

 

[MahFiVeOh]

Removed mine with a coat hanger....took 2 secs to do.