If you are not satisfied with your factory radio since it is not up-to-date enough to be compatible with some upgraded or modern features, you can consider replacing it with a new aftermarket car radio. If you would like to try to install the new car radio by yourself, you can refer to a related installation instruction. The following is a 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Ford Explorer(U251) car radio installation instruction from Seicane, which can be taken as your reference if you own the same or similar dashboard.
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Ford Explorer(U251) Car Stereo after installation
Some tips before the installation:
1. Please disconnect the power before the installation.
2. Please prepare a lever and a screwdriver before the removal and the installation.
3. Please keep all the separate parts from the car. Please take great care of the dashboard to avoid scratching it during its detachment and installation. Please keep handy any parts from the car and make use of all the original screws from the car as much as possible. so each related part of the unit can be fixed securely.
4. For your convenience, here’s the recommended tools for removal and installation from Seicane, please check for more details: http://www.seicane.com/car-dvd-dismantling-device-srd-400
2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Ford Explorer(U251) car radio installation instruction
Step 1: Remove the trim around gear shifter.
Remove the trim around gear shifter
Step 2: Remove screws securing center console lid with a screwdriver.
Remove screws securing center console lid with a screwdriver
Step 3: Remove the center console trim.
Remove the center console trim
Step 4: Remove console side panels on both driver and passenger sides.
Remove console side panels on both driver and passenger sides
Step 5: Remove bolts securing radio bezel and AC controls.
Remove bolts securing radio bezel and AC controls
Step 6: Unplug AC controls (from passenger side).
Unplug AC controls (from passenger side)
Step 7: Remove the radio bezel and AC controls.
Remove the radio bezel and AC controls
Step 8: Remove screws securing radio to the vehicle, and take the original radio out of the dash.
Remove screws securing radio to the vehicle, and take the original radio out of the dash
Step 9: Check all the accessories for the new Seicane radio.
Check all the accessories for the new Seicane radio
Step 10: Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane radio.
Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane radio
Step 11: Connect the Seicane radio to your original car radio’s plugs, and put the new Seicane radio into the dash.
Step 12: Turn on the new Seicane radio and check whether the radio is working properly.
Step 13: Install all screws, trims, panels, bolts and the radio bezel and AC controls into their original place.
Don’t be over worried even if you encounter any problems and don’t know how to deal with these problems. To solve these problems, you can seek help from your dealer, someone experienced or a professional. Or if you are afraid of making damage to either your car radio or your car, you can directly arrange a professional technician to help you install the new car radio in your car. However, if you are still looking for an ideal car radio for your beloved car, here I would like to share a 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Ford Explorer(U251) car radio from Seicane with you. For more details, please click:
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