Ford Fiesta (2003) radio fitting

bonzodog2

Anybody got any hints for removing the centre plastic dash panel that the radio sits behind ?

Hal1

Which model radio is it, anything like this?



If so you need these DIN removal keys.

Step 1
Insert release keys into holes on each side of radio (Red circles)

Step 2
Apply pressure outwards on the keys whilst pulling them towards you.

Step 3
Remove radio and disconnect aerial and ISO wiring plugs from back.

Step 4
If fitting a new radio, ensure you when you buy the fascia you get a new runner for the back of the new radio. This runner keeps the radio level when fitted in the new fascia panel.

bonzodog2

Its a Ford-branded radio-CD model "4500 RDS EON " which the radio has gone dodgy in, being replaced by an identical model. The dash panel has 3 rectangular holes that parts of the radio poke through, i.e. dash has 2 bars in front of the radio/CD unit. Therefore the dash panel needs to come off first; I don't know if it is indeed a separate panel, but I hope so.

[edit:]Its like this one:
http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140362959401&ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT

Hal1

Hi, I just got this:

you have to remove the main center panel, remove the 4 switched to the left and there are 2 screws, open glove box and are 1 or 2 there, 2 to bottom of panel going upwards( need stubby screwdriver) remove lower dash on drivers side,( 3 screws alone bottom, 2 inside cubby hole amd then clip in corner)this allows access to screws on side of the panel, then look for heater cables connection on right side of heater box( may need to remover panel to get good access, its only 2 screws) then the whole panel lifts off. radio is held in by 4 screws, and then it just pulls out.....

sounds complicated but if you look and take your time its simple enough, takes about 10 mins!

From here.

bonzodog2

Many thanks Hal1

bazz26

Hal1 wrote: »

Which model radio is it, anything like this?



If so you need these DIN removal keys.

Step 1
Insert release keys into holes on each side of radio (Red circles)

Step 2
Apply pressure outwards on the keys whilst pulling them towards you.

Step 3
Remove radio and disconnect aerial and ISO wiring plugs from back.

Step 4
If fitting a new radio, ensure you when you buy the fascia you get a new runner for the back of the new radio. This runner keeps the radio level when fitted in the new fascia panel.

That is the older model Fiesta though. I presume the OP has the newer model with the OEM stereo like this one:

Hal1

Hal1 wrote: »

Which model radio is it, anything like this?



If so you need these DIN removal keys.

Step 1
Insert release keys into holes on each side of radio (Red circles)

Step 2
Apply pressure outwards on the keys whilst pulling them towards you.

Step 3
Remove radio and disconnect aerial and ISO wiring plugs from back.

Step 4
If fitting a new radio, ensure you when you buy the fascia you get a new runner for the back of the new radio. This runner keeps the radio level when fitted in the new fascia panel.

Hi guys,

the other day my car door was slammed rather roughly and since then the bass end of sound is gone from my stereo. I've got the older style style radio above.
I'm rather clueless with what might be the problem other than maybe a connection being bumped loose. Is it possible that it's something that simple? If so would you have any tips on going about repairing the problem DIY-style? (My car door broke off a hinge the other day so I can't really afford to drop this in anywhere since paying for the repair).
Any help at all is much appreciated.

Hal1

christs chin wrote: »

Hi guys,

the other day my car door was slammed rather roughly and since then the bass end of sound is gone from my stereo. I've got the older style style radio above.
I'm rather clueless with what might be the problem other than maybe a connection being bumped loose. Is it possible that it's something that simple? If so would you have any tips on going about repairing the problem DIY-style? (My car door broke off a hinge the other day so I can't really afford to drop this in anywhere since paying for the repair).
Any help at all is much appreciated.

Might be an idea to start with taking off the door card and checking and testing the connections on the speaker terminals. I can't imagine any perminent damage from closing a door with force.

Hal1

Hal1 wrote: »

Might be an idea to start with taking off the door card and checking and testing the connections on the speaker terminals. I can't imagine any perminent damage from closing a door with force.

Thanks for the reply Hal1, looks like most of my day off tomorrow is gonna be taken up with this, I just searched on removing the panel, it's gonna take a while by the sounds of it.
Do you know is it a clip-on connection or is it a case of needing a bit of soldering skill?