How do you remove the stock radio from a SD 250? I was looking at the dash, & it appears that you have to take the entire section from the light controls, all the way to the radio....is this correct? I couldn't find a good link using the search function....thanks!

*I wasn't sure if I should post this in the 250, or audio forum.....so moderators, please move if it's not in the right forum*

 

Look on each side (right and left) of the radio. You will see two holes (above and below each other). Insert a nails into each hole, or use a special horse shoe shape tool that you can get most anywhere (specifically made for the ford radios). Insert the nails/tool into the holes until you feel resistance or a snap. This will free the radio to come out. You may need to wiggle it around, but that is how you get the stock radio out.

runnert

 

Thanks runnert.....will check it when I get home tonight!

 

You can also make you a nice little radio removel tool out of a metal coat hanger. Just cut one in half and bend them into a U shape. You might want to put some tape on the cut ends to keep form accidently scratching your dash or radio.

 

nice! to bad I dont need it very often.... the wife wont let me buy Fords 'but every 4 years!

 

I got the u-shaped tools at Checker for cheap. Really helps in pulling the unit.

 

Yeah... the little radio removal tools are cheap... although, wire coat hangers work just as well...

RP

 

I have done a few, I think the 16 peeny nails work the best, most everything bends too easy...Also the bezel removes if you need to snake wires/cables over from the dash...Good Luck...