1991 Ford F-150 Stereo Removal

The Ford F-series debuted in 1948 with the F-1, F-2 and F-3 pickups. The eighth generation of the F-150 -- 1987 through 1991 -- brought about a significant facelift for the F-150, as Ford eliminated the sealed-beam headlights in favor of flush-mounted headlight assemblies. The 1991 F-150 came standard with an AM stereo system, but there was an optional AM-FM stereo system, as well as an optional cassette player. Replacing the 1991 F-150's radio requires removing the radio bezel, but is relatively straightforward.

Instructions

1

Pry around the entire radio bezel -- the plastic trim surrounding the radio and heating controls -- with a flat-head screwdriver to disengage its retaining clips. Pull the radio bezel from the dashboard.

2

Remove the four radio-retaining screws, using a ratchet, 6-inch extension and socket. Slide the radio from its dashboard chassis just far enough to access the wiring on the rear of the radio.

3

Press the unlocking button on the radio's wiring harness, and pull the harness from the rear of the radio with a slight wiggling motion. Pull the antenna cable -- the thick black cable -- from the rear of the radio. Remove the radio from the F-150.

4

Plug the wiring harness into the rear of the new radio -- listen for it to click into place. Press the antenna wire's plug into the antenna input on the rear of the radio.

5

Look on the rear of the new radio and find the locating dowel protruding from the rear of the radio unit. Look into the radio chassis and find the metal bracket in the rear of the chassis. Slide the radio into the chassis until the locating dowel inserts into the hole in the metal bracket.

6

Hand-tighten the four radio-retaining screws, then tighten the screws with a ratchet, 6-inch extension and socket.

7

Line up the metal retaining clips on the rear of the radio bezel with the slots in the dashboard and press the bezel toward the dashboard until the clips secure it in place.