Removing radio/tape deck from 1995 Ford Taurus?
I have a 1995 Ford Taurus, and I would like to replace the radio and cassette deck that are factory fitted so I can install a new system. Does anyone know if there is a special trick to removing the deck — a special tool you need, a way of prying off the faceplate, etc? I have the wiring harness and cage for the new deck and they are supposed to fit, so that isn’t the issue. It’s just — how do I get the old one out???
Thanks!
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Filed under: Ford Taurus 1992-1995
There is a special tool for Ford radios you can get at any parts store for about $2. You just stick them in the pair of holes on each side of the radio. and it will pull it out.
Don’t use hangers. It can mess it up for future use and the tool is only $2.
Thats it
I think there are like some buttons on the side that you push using a screwdriver or something…not sure tho…you could just like pull it out but it might break :D\
Good Luck
Cut two long pieces of wire hanger and bend them into a long U shape and insert them into the two holes on each side of the deck until it locks. Then just pull the deck out.
Yes use the special tool, Inside the 4 holes are small spring clips, if you push them out too far, the only way you’ll get the deck out is with a flat screwdriver and a prybar and the deck will be completely F’d! You can fluke out with the hangers as some are thinner than others but!!. I got 2 decks out with the hangers and the next removal was done with the above mentioned "special tools", my new pickups deck was removed with the actual tools and it came out very nicely. Don’t know where you live but I got mine at Canadian tire, you can also get them at wal mart.