Access the rear of stock radio

achief15 · August 14th, 2006, 02:40 PM

I purchased an add on adapter for my XM roady 2. I'm fairly sure I can take care of the install IF one of you more knowledgable folks can tell me how to access the rear of the unit. 06 GT, factory 6 disc and Shaker 1000. Also, there is an "AUX." button on the face plate of the radio. Is there any RCA or other ports on the back for items such as the XM, iPod, MP3, etc.? Thank you for any advice or help.

Glenn
Outer Banks, NC

Horseshoeing · August 15th, 2006, 06:32 AM

If it was a 66 I could help.

320hpPony? · August 17th, 2006, 01:10 PM

There has got to be either RCA plugs or an interface on the back of the stereo if there is an "AUX" button on the front.Most likely you'll find it is an interface and you'll have to buy a interface adaptor that converts to RCA cables.I'll post a link after this post.Is there any "headphone"looking ports on the front of your head unit?
Hers the link that has the adaptor you need

http://www.myradiostore.us/auxadapte...aux-input.html

achief15 · August 17th, 2006, 05:20 PM

Thank you. Any idea hot to get to the back of the thing? Or remove it?

B0mb3r645 · August 17th, 2006, 05:48 PM

Does it have small holes in both sides (2 on each, about maybe an inch and a half or so apart?)

If so, you'll need a set of Ford Radio Removal Tools. You can probably find them at Wal-Mart or a place who usually sell wire harnesses or dash kits. Here's a pic to get an idea.

Twist 2 Go · August 17th, 2006, 11:11 PM

nope, requires minor dash disassembly to get to. I'll try to post the r&r info from the shop manual tomorrow.

320hpPony? · August 18th, 2006, 12:10 AM

Most all ford factory or upgraded head units use those "U" hooks.You can use coat hangers if'n you bend them right!! You would have to gently pry the unit out with the coat hanger pushed full into all 4 holes at the same time.Worse case scenario, you'll prolly haffa pull the trim piece that surrounds the unit then unbolt 4 hex head bolts.Once you get the 4 bolts out you'll have this pain in the ass plastic piece that is bolted to the back of the unit that you damn near gotta break to get it out. But yeah send some pics of the unit and one with the trim around it pulled off if you can and i'll tell ya zactly howta get the bugger out bro.

achief15 · August 18th, 2006, 11:25 AM

Twist.

Thanks for any tech advice you can find and forward. The Ford dealer here is an ass if you don't buy from him, and I got mine at Sadler's back home. I wish it did have the old style 4 hole removal though, they were easy.

August 14th, 2006, 02:40 PM	#1
achief15 Guest Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Outer Banks, North Carolina Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Access the rear of stock radio I purchased an add on adapter for my XM roady 2. I'm fairly sure I can take care of the install IF one of you more knowledgable folks can tell me how to access the rear of the unit. 06 GT, factory 6 disc and Shaker 1000. Also, there is an "AUX." button on the face plate of the radio. Is there any RCA or other ports on the back for items such as the XM, iPod, MP3, etc.? Thank you for any advice or help. Glenn Outer Banks, NC

August 15th, 2006, 06:32 AM	#2
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	If it was a 66 I could help. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

August 17th, 2006, 01:10 PM	#3
320hpPony? Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: jacksonville,FL Posts: 188 iTrader: 0 reviews	There has got to be either RCA plugs or an interface on the back of the stereo if there is an "AUX" button on the front.Most likely you'll find it is an interface and you'll have to buy a interface adaptor that converts to RCA cables.I'll post a link after this post.Is there any "headphone"looking ports on the front of your head unit? Hers the link that has the adaptor you need http://www.myradiostore.us/auxadapte...aux-input.html __________________ Yeah, its ugly, but hot damn its fast! Got 2 camaro SS's and 1 LT1 vette under mah belt in it!

August 17th, 2006, 05:48 PM	#5
B0mb3r645 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD (about 4 miles) Posts: 1,071 iTrader: 0 reviews	Does it have small holes in both sides (2 on each, about maybe an inch and a half or so apart?) If so, you'll need a set of Ford Radio Removal Tools. You can probably find them at Wal-Mart or a place who usually sell wire harnesses or dash kits. Here's a pic to get an idea. __________________ "Look up!"

August 17th, 2006, 11:11 PM	#6
Twist 2 Go Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,716 iTrader: 0 reviews	nope, requires minor dash disassembly to get to. I'll try to post the r&r info from the shop manual tomorrow. __________________ 88 Mustang Coupe 2006 FFW Richmond True Street Runner-Up www.rickscarcare.net

August 17th, 2006, 05:20 PM	#4
achief15 Guest Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Outer Banks, North Carolina Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thank you. Any idea hot to get to the back of the thing? Or remove it?

August 18th, 2006, 12:10 AM	#7
320hpPony? Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: jacksonville,FL Posts: 188 iTrader: 0 reviews	Most all ford factory or upgraded head units use those "U" hooks.You can use coat hangers if'n you bend them right!! You would have to gently pry the unit out with the coat hanger pushed full into all 4 holes at the same time.Worse case scenario, you'll prolly haffa pull the trim piece that surrounds the unit then unbolt 4 hex head bolts.Once you get the 4 bolts out you'll have this pain in the ass plastic piece that is bolted to the back of the unit that you damn near gotta break to get it out. But yeah send some pics of the unit and one with the trim around it pulled off if you can and i'll tell ya zactly howta get the bugger out bro. __________________ Yeah, its ugly, but hot damn its fast! Got 2 camaro SS's and 1 LT1 vette under mah belt in it!

August 18th, 2006, 11:25 AM	#8
achief15 Guest Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Outer Banks, North Carolina Posts: 3 iTrader: 0 reviews	Twist. Thanks for any tech advice you can find and forward. The Ford dealer here is an ass if you don't buy from him, and I got mine at Sadler's back home. I wish it did have the old style 4 hole removal though, they were easy.

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