How to remove a 2002 Ford Explorer XLS stock cd deck/cd changer?

[critical 10+ year member]

I bought a 2002 ford explorer XLS. I hvae a pioneer deck that i want to install with my speakers...The deck in the explorer is stock and is like one huge piece and it also has a 6 cd changer. I don't even know where to begin...is this going to be a pain in the butt? If anyone has done or knows how to do this let me know please! thanks!

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[critical 10+ year member]

or is there a way i can just hook my 2 x 12 inch dvc subs up to the stock deck? I just need to connect my amplifier control (blue wire) and my rca cable...would this work with the stock deck? if not, some advice on putting my pioneer in plz //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif thanks guys!

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

To get the radio out, you just pull the dash bezel off, being careful not to break anything. And then you take out the 7 mil bolts holding the radio in.

 

[critical 10+ year member]

I'm not so samart mokedaddy, what is the "dash bezel" and how do i pull it off? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif sorry! thanks for help tho!

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

I'm not so samart mokedaddy, what is the "dash bezel" and how do i pull it off? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/frown.gif.a3531fa0534503350665a1e957861287.gif sorry! thanks for help tho!

That is the plastic trim piece around the radio...

 

[mokedaddy 5,000+ posts]

The black plastic part surrounding the radio. The thing with the climate controls.

 

[Louisiana_CRX 5,000+ posts]

As far as hooking up amps and sub to a stock deck it can be done...but you'll have to buy a LOC converter to do it...they convert the speaker wires to RCA's...I don't advise it on double size Ford radios because the amplifier chip in the radio is very very sensetive and you'll probally end up blowing one side

 

[critical 10+ year member]

alright cool thanks for the help ... do I just use a screw driver or something to pop that bezel off?

and are these the right dash kit and wiring harness i need to add a new deck?

http://cgi.ebay.com/2002-Ford-Explorer-Radio-Installation-Wiring-Harness_W0QQitemZ230138091666QQihZ013QQcategoryZ64579QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItem

http://cgi.ebay.com/Ford-Explorer-2002-2005-Radio-Dash-Kit-Double-Din_W0QQitemZ330185949721QQihZ014QQcategoryZ85806QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

THANK YOU VERY MUCH

 

[critical 10+ year member]

can someone answer my last post? //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif thanks

 

[PSturmer 10+ year member]

if you dont know how to do it then just called up crutchfield and they will send you a pdf doc of the step by step. you gotta give them a good story though. i use the "i just got a new car and i bought this deck from you" story and it works every time.

 

[critical 10+ year member]

ok well i dont know what crutchfield is so haha sorry but it should jsut be a simple step taking that bezel off but i dont knwo if there are clips or if i can just put a screw driver behind it and pop it off or what????

 

[azeroth123 10+ year member]

If there are no visible screws, in general things in cars will just pop off and pop back on with no permanent damage. Just use a screwdriver (a rag over the end if you want to minimize scratches) and start in an area that looks the strongest and least likely to break. Then just work your way around and dont bend anything too far. You pretty much just have to feel it out, if it seems like its going to break or you're uncomfortable, just stop before you do break something and take it in to a shop.