Stock radio removal

[Stonerboys]

Can anybody tell me how in the world you remove the factory stereo from a 92 lx? My radio still works great, but I can't stand listening to the garbage stations in my town anymore so it's time for a CD player. I attempted to pull it out yesterday and now have no clue how to take it out. My console has two big black bracket like things on each side of it behind the radio and I can't even see how the wires plug into the radio and these brackets look like they bolt into the tranny tunnel? Do I have to take the heater controls out first so I can get to the radio wires/plugs or what?! I tried taking the heater controls out but the plugs don't seem to want to come unplugged from the controls and I broke the clip for the red plug which really agrevated me!

 

[Bryan83taco]

Pretty much all the chain auto parts stores sell the ford stereo removal tool. They look like two forks. Place a fork in on each end, push the forks out a little bit and pull the stereo out. Cheap tool too, can't be more than $10.

 

[citmov]

Got mine from Autozone for like $7 bucks!

 

[Stonerboys]

ohhh ok. I though those 2 little holes on each side of the radio might have something to do with that because I pushed a little phillips screwdriver into them and they seemed to loosen a little bit. Alright I'll have to go get me one of those tools. Thanks again guys!

 

[Stonerboys]

Did you guys use the wiring harness adapters autozone/advance auto sells to put your new stereo in too or are they junk?

 

[citmov]

Tool looks like this:
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My stereo is from a newer Ford Mustang so I didn't need aftermarket wiring harness. Sorry can't help there.

 

[TenorPlayinGuy]

the aftermarket harness is ok, if you intend on keeping the stock speakers and such. But if your going to use good aftermarket speakers, I would suggest using better wiring

 

[S&B]

you can cut ticker hanger wire and bend them, but the tool works the best

 

[Stonerboys]

Tool looks like this:
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My stereo is from a newer Ford Mustang so I didn't need aftermarket wiring harness. Sorry can't help there.

From a 94-98 mustang? Isn't the cd player and stereo separate in them?

 

[Stonerboys]

and yes, I am going to keep my stock speakers. Not going through the hassel of changing all of them too!

 

[citmov]

Yes, but I have a BA stereo CASSETTE! LOL! Check out my progress thread. Even though it's a cassette it looks good. Radio is all I need. The sound of my exhaust is more important

 

[jrichker]

I was cheap - 4 nails from Home Depot... I think they are still rattling around in my ashtray...

The radio was easy to get out using them. Stick them in the holes and push them towards the doors. The radio will pull out with no problems.

 

[BlownFiveLiter]

Heh, I was just going to suggest using nails. Worked for me, too.

 

[citmov]

I was cheap - 4 nails from Home Depot... I think they are still rattling around in my ashtray...

The radio was easy to get out using them. Stick them in the holes and push them towards the doors. The radio will pull out with no problems.

Great idea...I could've saved $7 bucks! Nice work

 

[Mustang5L5]

From a 94-98 mustang? Isn't the cd player and stereo separate in them?

Yes, but it can be made to work. The 94-98 Mach setup works with the 93 premium amp setup.

I was going to do this in my car, but went with the OEM 1993 CD player instead as I don't even own a cassette

 

[aar0s]

wait, my 88 had the premium amp that I took out under the dash, if i put that back in i can run the 94-98 mach setup?

 

[Stonerboys]

Well I got my radio out of the dash, but didn't unplug it because the plugs don't seem to want to come out but I think the little guards/locks on them have to come off first then they should hopefully pull out w/ no problems. It doesn't really matter yet anyways as nobody around sells the dash install kit for the 87-93 mustang so I had to order it from Best buy. They have 85-86 and 94-00 but not the 87-93 go figure! I think im going to go with a sony x plod. I got my wiring harness adapter today since im just going to use my stock speakers, probably pick up the stereo this weekend. Do I need the one cable for the antenna or not? Yeah I like listening to my exhaust as well when I can't find a good station or hate the song that's playing but only problem is it's just not loud enough for my liking. Stock H-pipe and stock headers aren't letting the flow's play their true wide open tone. Should be a little louder once I get my catless x pipe on...if I could ever get the bolts from the headers to come loose from the factory h pipe...someday lol

 

[jrichker]

If you haven't already spent your money, I highly recommend Car Stereos & Components at Crutchfield.com . They have everything you need, excellent prices and delivery. They have wiring kits for you car and simple, easy to follow instructions on installation.

 

[Stonerboys]

Thanks but yes I already bought the wiring harness and ordered the dash install kit. All I have left to do is get my stereo, wait fo the install kit to get here, and hook it up. I'll have to remember that for next time!

 

[Mustang5L5]

wait, my 88 had the premium amp that I took out under the dash, if i put that back in i can run the 94-98 mach setup?

No, you need the 1993 premium setup. With it, then you can run the Mach head unit.

In fact, even with the stock 1993 cassette or cd player, you can hook an oem ford cd changer up since the radios have that ability

http://www.stangnet.com/mustang-for...-premium-sound-stereo-into-87-92-mustang.html