i own a 03 f150 and i want to replace the stock stereo with an aftermaket one but i was looking and i have no clue how to even get the stock one out so im looking for some help

 

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there is a special tool to get it out. its 2 prongs that slide in and you pry the spring inside inward and slide the stereo out. or you can pull the whole bezzle out and pry the springs with a screwdriver.

 

You could fashion it from two ends of a wire hanger. Here is a link of how the tool looks.

http://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/03...11_215X215.jpg

once the tool is 'fashioned' similar to the picture using a hanger insert in all four holes and push the hanger ends away from each other towards each of the doors and pull the unit out at the same time.

 

ok thanks very much were can i buy that tool at if i were to go buy it some were ?

 

I'm pretty sure you can run up to auto zone to get that tool, I know they have the spacer for the aftermarket radio.

 

cool thanks for the help does the plastic peice around the stereo come off just by pulling on it ?

 

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yea you just pop it off, there are wires hooked up to it so don't yank it completly off.

 

ok thanks