How to Remove the Factory Radio From a 2007 Ford F-150

In the early years of pickup trucks, comfort features came secondary to the vehicles utility. As trucks progressed through the 1980s, 1990s and 2000s they, along with aforementioned comfort features, became more desirable. The 2007 F-150 was a good example of this progression, as even the stripped-down XL trim level came standard with an AM-FM stereo. Each of the 2007 F-150s five trim levels featured high-end audio options such as CD player, MP3 capability and a premium audio system. Replacing the 2007 F-150s factory radio requires removing just one dash panel to access the radios retaining screws.

Instructions

Removal

1

Wrap the metal part of a flat-head screwdriver with a thin layer of duct tape to protect the F-150s interior trim.

2

Unfasten the radio bezel the trim surrounding the radio retaining clips by prying around the bezels perimeter with the flat-head screwdriver. Pull the bezel away from the radio and disconnect the wiring harnesses on the rear of it the number of harnesses depends on your F-150s options. Set the bezel aside.

3

Remove the four radio-retaining screws using a ratchet and a 9/32-inch socket. Slide the radio from the dashboard far enough so you can access the wiring on the rear of the radio.

4

Press and hold the locking button on each of the F-150s radio wiring harnesses, and pull each harness from the rear of the radio. Pull the antenna wire the thick, black wire from the rear of the radio with a slight twisting motion. Remove the radio from the F-150.

Installation

5

Plug the wiring harnesses into their respective receptacles on the rear of the F-150s radio the harnesses are different shapes and sizes, so they can each only plug into one receptacle. Press the metal end of the antenna wire into the antenna receptacle on the rear of the radio.

6

Slide the radio and its wiring into the radio chassis in the center of the dashboard. Tighten the four radio-retaining screws with a ratchet and 9/32-inch socket.

7

Plug the wiring harnesses into their receptacles on the rear of the radio bezel each harness only fits into one receptacle to prevent confusion. Line up the clips on the rear of the bezel with the slots in the dashboard. Press the bezel onto the dashboard to snap the retaining clips into place.