Lincoln Town Car QUestion *Its still ford*

[savegoodautonfg]

I'm trying to replace original radio with this aftermarket panasonic. i got the dash kit and the harness how do i go about getting the factory radio out?

1998 LIcoln TOwn Car

 

[sgarlic]

http://www.installdr.com/

It'll be in there.

 

[savegoodautonfg]

http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/FLM.html

its not on there.

 

[jrichker]

If the radio has 2 small hole in each side, use some 2" long nails. Insert the nails into the holes until you feel resistance. Then press all 4 nails outwards toward the doors. The spring clips will release and you can pull the radio out. At least that's how it works with Mustangs...

 

[PJB]

Or just buy the stereo removal tools from Walmart. Theyre only a few bucks.

I didnt have any luck with nails, screwdrivers, allen wrenches or paper clips like Ive seen suggested before.

 

[z2o_what]

bend 2 peices of coat hanger into a U and insert them into the holes and pull

 

[sunil6784]

Yep, just go slow.

I've also had no luck with nails or coat hangers. Not that the cheap tools are much better, but they are a little easier to bend.

EDIT: thats assuming that the lincoln's have two small holes on each side like the fords. I've seen those holes covered by a small, narrow trim piece, like on a mazda, so it may require some digging.