Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 24

Fig. 3: Item Description Table
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DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING

AUDIO SYSTEM

Refer to ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS GENERAL INFORMATION .

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

AUDIO UNIT

Special Tool(s)

Fig. 4: Identifying Special Tool
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Removal and Installation

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301).

The radio suppression equipment reduces interference transmitted through the radio speakers by the
engine ignition and electrical systems. When installing any new radio suppression equipment
components, make sure that a good contact is made at all connections. Remove any paint or dirt from
between a component and its ground. Tighten all connectors and screws securely according to torque
specifications.

2. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.

1. Rotate the center instrument panel finish panel vents inward.

2. Through the vent openings, grasp the center instrument panel finish panel and pull outward.

3. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.

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Disconnect the electrical connectors.

NOTE:

The following removal and installation procedures apply to all original
equipment instrument panel (04320) mounted audio units.

NOTE:

The radio suppression equipment is located in the same position for both
the 5.4L 2Vand 5.4L 2V natural gas vehicle (NGV).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio - F150 Pickup

Fig. 5: Removing Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel.
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3. Using the special tool, pull out the audio unit.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio - F150 Pickup

Fig. 6: Pulling Out Audio Unit Using Special Tool
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4. Disconnect the radio antenna lead-in cable and the radio electrical connectors.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio - F150 Pickup