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Replacing the head unit

Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:22 am
by Neogirl
can anyone tell me if it is possible to change the basic head unit for the one with phone controls? :D

Re: Replacing the head unit

Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 11:33 am
by Ben...
Must be possible. You will need the Bluetooth module also and it will need reprogramming by Ford

Re: Replacing the head unit

Posted: Fri Jul 01, 2011 3:58 pm
by Neogirl
I see you have the unit I want, any info you can give me will be much appreciated :D

Re: Replacing the head unit

Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 7:33 am
by Ben...
Well I can tell you how to take it out

And the bluetooth module is located behind the glove box screwed down on to a shelf.. It's a nokia box, they may have updated the module by now though

Re: Replacing the head unit

Posted: Sat Jul 02, 2011 3:23 pm
by Neogirl
yes please that will be really useful thanks :D

Re: Replacing the head unit

Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 7:44 pm
by Ben...
First remove the matt grey plastic screen surround
Pull this upwards starting at the end closest to the front of the car

Then remove the blanking plate
Wrap a screwdriver in a rag and prise this open from the top
It is on a one way catch and 2 hinges

Then undo the 2 hex bolts using a 7mm socket

Then undo the 2 torx screws using a T15 torx driver (maybe, can't remember the size)

Then pull the stereo towards the back of the car from the bottom of the stereo
It is held in by 2 stiff clips

Re: Replacing the head unit

Posted: Sun Jul 03, 2011 9:59 pm
by Neogirl
does the blanking plate come off easily or will the oneway catch break? I'm scared now :roll:

Re: Replacing the head unit

Posted: Mon Jul 04, 2011 4:57 pm
by Ben...