factory exploder help

[pbnj22 10+ year member]

how do i take out the factory double din radio in a 2000 ford explorer xlt without mach audio...

i have read online that there is 4 holes that you need something small and long, like a nail or an alan wrench to poke all 4 spots at the same time and the radio should pop out.. i cant seem to make it work though. anyone done this before or know my problem??

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[Buck 5,000+ posts]

There is a U type thing that does that.

 

[pbnj22 10+ year member]

There is a U type thing that does that.

any elaboration???

 

[Buck 5,000+ posts]

I think you can get them online. I had to do this on my f150, but that's been over 3 years ago.

 

[pbnj22 10+ year member]

i have read online almsot every ford older than 05 ish needs this. anyway around this.. i would think i should be able to use 4 nails or 4 alan wrenches or something but i cant seem to get all 4 springs pushed and get a good enough grip to pull the radio out... theres gotta be a work around iw ould think.

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

you can pick up the ford removal tool at walmart

 

[pbnj22 10+ year member]

attempted to make my own out of a metal hanger.. well see if its strong enough after dinner!

 

[dbeez 5,000+ posts]

attempted to make my own out of a metal hanger.. well see if its strong enough after dinner!

should work has worked many times for me

 

[pbnj22 10+ year member]

whewww got it! thanks for the help guys