1997 F150 – Ford Expedition Radio Replacement Installation Instructions

Download Parts REQUIRED for the install Description Snap on in dash wire harness ** Please read instructions first Radio dash installation kit 1999 Ford F150/Expedition kit Optional parts for this install None. Remove Factory Radio STEP 1 : The plastic dash panel surrounding the radio must be removed. This dash panel simply unsnaps by pulling. With your hands, grab one corner and pull until the plastic dash panel completely pulls away from the main body of the dash. The Ford radio is snapped into the vehicles dash. With the proper tool, known as Ford radio removal keys, the Ford radio can be pulled forward out of the dash. A clothes hanger can be used instead of actual Ford radio removal keys. Cut the clothes hanger and bend 2 pieces in a ‘U’ shape. For more information on how to remove the radio, see the diagram below. STEP 2 : Pull the radio from the dash. Unplug the antenna cable from the rear of the radio. Unplug the plastic wire harness connector from the rear of the radio. (Some Expeditions/Navigators may have a Ford amplifier in the vehicle. This is the step you will be able to tell) Removing Ford Radios Using “U” Shaped Removal Keys Insert the “U” shaped keys into the holes as shown in the diagram. Coat hangers can be cut and bent into shape for a quick, cheap replacement or alternative when Ford keys are not available. In order for the radio to be removed, clips attached to the side of the radio must be moved inward so the radio can slide out of the dash. Insert the keys and push each key out, away from the radio. The ends of the keys will press into the clips. While pushing the keys outward, pull and the radio should slide forward out of the dash. Move to: Wire New Radio Section Wiring The New Radio Ford Expeditions Your Ford may have the Ford Premium Sound System installed in it from the factory. This means the speakers in the vehicle are actually powered by a Ford amplifier instead of the amplifier inside the radio (the amp is located away from the radios dash location). The “Wire New Radio” section will detail wiring for both standard Ford radios and the wiring for Premium Sound System radios. The only way to tell the difference between a standard Ford radio and the Ford Premium Sound System is to pull the radio and look at the wire harness connectors plugged into the rear of the Ford factory radio. You will be able to see the 2 different sets of wire harnesses in the “Wire New Radio” section. Completing The Radio Installation NOTE: Once the radio is removed, you will notice the rectangular opening in the dash where the original radio was mounted. You will need to adapt this opening over to accept a new replacement radio. Depending upon your radio installation kits design the kit should snap into this rectangular opening The Installation Is Now Complete STEP 1: Mount the kit to the opening in the dash. STEP 2: Once the radio installation kit is securely mounted to the opening in the dash, mount and secure the radio to the installation kit. Plug in the antenna cable into the rear of the new radio. Make sure all wiring for the new radio has been completed and connect any connectors to the new radio now.