Davenobby228 Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hi all New to this and just bought a Focus TDCi 1800 Zetec and am amazed at the performance v's economy. Anyway, I took some toys out of my old car and want to put them in the new one, mainly a hands free kit. Can anyone tell me how to remove the stereo to get to the wiring? I know you need release keys but there is a silver strip surrounding the unit itself and not sure if the holes for the keys are behind this or if Im barking up the wrong tree. Any assistance would be appreciated. :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theboynoz Posted June 2, 2009 Share Posted June 2, 2009 Hi all New to this and just bought a Focus TDCi 1800 Zetec and am amazed at the performance v's economy. Anyway, I took some toys out of my old car and want to put them in the new one, mainly a hands free kit. Can anyone tell me how to remove the stereo to get to the wiring? I know you need release keys but there is a silver strip surrounding the unit itself and not sure if the holes for the keys are behind this or if Im barking up the wrong tree. Any assistance would be appreciated. :P There should be 4 small slits on the front of the stereo itself, you put the keys through there and push them slightly to one side and it releases the radio, sometimes they are a bit tough to pull out though so persavere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davenobby228 Posted June 8, 2009 Author Share Posted June 8, 2009 There should be 4 small slits on the front of the stereo itself, you put the keys through there and push them slightly to one side and it releases the radio, sometimes they are a bit tough to pull out though so persavere. There are not visable holes to place any release keys on this model, just a silver strip which surrounds the stereo itself. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 There are not visable holes to place any release keys on this model, just a silver strip which surrounds the stereo itself. Any ideas? can you get a picture up ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davenobby228 Posted June 9, 2009 Author Share Posted June 9, 2009 can you get a picture up ;) Here is an Identicial one (apart from the aircon underneath). Do I need to remove the dashboard surrounding the stereo and ventilation to get to the stereo? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Here is an Identicial one (apart from the aircon underneath). Do I need to remove the dashboard surrounding the stereo and ventilation to get to the stereo? have a look at top and bottom for small cut outs cant say i come across this one yet ithink its removed with a flat key Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezwez Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Just found this on flebay by the look of this picture the locking is on the two side so i think that crome ring must come out some way there nothing else showing on it have a good look around that crome ring hope this helps. or dose the front panel come out some way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davenobby228 Posted June 10, 2009 Author Share Posted June 10, 2009 Just found this on flebayby the look of this picture the locking is on the two side so i think that crome ring must come out some way there nothing else showing on it have a good look around that crome ring hope this helps. or dose the front panel come out some way Thanks for all the info. No small holes for keys and cannot get strip off without causing damage to surrounding area (cannot be this difficult surely!!!). I think the whole of the surrounding dashboard wrap round must come off and then the stereo bolts with be behind. Will have a good look this week and let you know how I get on. Thanks again and wish me luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wassa Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 I know this is old... but did you manage to get it out? if so how? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomo2001 Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 http://www.jamessimpson.co.uk/ford-focus-mk2-5-2008-stereo-removal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
btmaldon Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 On the Mk 2.5 you need to just lever the surround off and there is 4 phillips screws holding the unit on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuke Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Hi, I think you might have confused us by caling your car a Mk3 when it is a Mk2.5.. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_Andy_M Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Can I just make a point.... That radio is NOT found in the MK3 (2012 Model) Sure this guy doesn't mean MK2.5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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