Replacing factory CD Player, 05 Explorer

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gRip05@gmail.com - 18 Mar 2006 00:50 GMT

I'm taking out the factory CD player in my explorer. I've read that you
have to pretty much pry off the piece of plastic surrounding all the
controls but can't really find a good place to start it. Any tips on
getting it off without breaking it!?! Thanks,
Gavin

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Bill Jeffrey - 18 Mar 2006 17:23 GMT

I had to pull the bezel off my '02 radio/CD player. I started with a
PLASTIC putty knife (not metal) about midway down 1 side. Seemed to
work OK - no dings. It will be easier if you have 3 or 4 of the putty
knives so you can lock one spot open while you work on the next. They
are cheap.

Bill
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> I'm taking out the factory CD player in my explorer. I've read that you
> have to pretty much pry off the piece of plastic surrounding all the
> controls but can't really find a good place to start it. Any tips on
> getting it off without breaking it!?! Thanks,
> Gavin

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Steven Hilgendorf - 19 Mar 2006 23:55 GMT

If it has two small holes on each side of the radio bezel, you need a
DIN Radio Removal Tool, which you insert one tool in each side of the
unit, apply slight outward pressure (or is it inward pressure?) to the
tool, and the radio will slide right out.

The DIN tool can be purchased for ~$5.00, or less, at most automotive
and retail stores. Purchased mine at WalMart...

Good luck,

Steven

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