If you want to upgrade the sound system in your Ford Excursion, replacing the factory radio is one of the best ways to start. Prior to adding a new radio, you'll need to remove the factory radio from your Excursion. This is one of the simplest parts of the radio replacement project, and requires only a few basic tools.
Instructions
1. Remove any media, like tapes or CDs, from the existing factory radio. When the radio is removed there won't be any power to the radio, and the eject mechanisms will not work.
2. Turn off the vehicle and any accessory power.
3. Place your car into Park, and set the parking brake so there is no danger of the vehicle moving while you work on it.
4. Disconnect the negative battery cable at the battery post with an appropriately sized or adjustable wrench. Turn the nut to the left to loosen, then slide the clamp on the cable off the battery post when it is loose.
5. Insert a set of DIN tools into the pair of holes on the outer edges of the car radio. Push in firmly until you feel a click.
6. Spread the DIN tools to release the catches holding the radio in place, then pull the radio firmly toward you until it clears the dash.
7. Unplug the factory wiring harness (a white plug) from the back of the radio by pulling firmly on it.
8. Unplug the antenna cable (a silver plug attached to a black cable) from the back of the radio.
9. Remove the radio from the vehicle.
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