Please tell me step by step how to replace an '02 Ford Escape radio/CD player with the same I got from a wreck

Question

I think I can do this, but would like step by step directions from a person familiar with the process, such as a former Ford technician or car audio installer. Thanks for any help you can give.

Answer 1

You can certainly do it, especially if the unit you're putting in is an OEM factory head unit. A 12 year old could do it with the right tools ;)

Ford uses a snap and catch mechanism to hold the head unit in. You'll notice 4 small holes on the face of the head unit, 2 on each side of it. This is how you remove the stereo believe it or not. You can do one of 2 things...the first is go the auto parts store and buy the Ford stereo removal tool (about $10), basically a small U shaped piece of metal that fits into those holes...you pull out (to the right if on the right, to the left if on the left) and it releases the snap and catch...the head unit slides right out.

The other option is a bit more difficult and may have you cussing. You can attempt to make the tool out of a wire hanger....simple cut the straight long piece out of a hanger, bend it into a U-shape that lines up with the holes and follow the same procedure above. The problem with this is the hanger diameter...most of them are just a touch big in size, you'll get it out but you may have to try a few times before it catches.

Once the head unit is out simply unplug the connector in the back....1 large and 1 for the antenna. Plug the connections back into the new unit and simply push it in the radio bay until you hear it snap/click into place. That's it.

Ford did not use any special coding or vehicle identification in their stereo systems in 2002, it should power right up.

http://www.installdr.com/InstallDocs/FLM/PDF/356007.pdf

The above document is not specific to your vehicle but step 1 on page 3 does show you how to remove the typical Ford head unit.

Hope this helps!

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Go to your local automotive supply outlet & purchase a Haynes or Chilton Service Manual for your specific vehicle.

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