Nick Dent Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Hi - I have a 2004 Fusion 3 Mk 1 with a 6006 head unit with 6 CD changer (see photo). The radio reception isn't the best on these units and having driven a ford with a Sony unit recently the signal to noise threshold was a lot lower so the FM reception much better. The question is - despite the fact I would have to cut the dash to fit and make it look good afterwards - can I retro-fit a first-generation Sony unit (see photo) to my Mk 1 Fusion 3? The last time I changed a stereo was when all the wires were done manually 1 by 1 and obviously they all have multi-plugs these days. If dimension-wise it would fit would the connecting block be the same? The 6006 unit is split into three so I would have to cut the dash I know. Are the units an identical size? Many thanks in advance, Nick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 IIRC the connectors on the back of the radios are different. I believe the standard radio has the connectors that split into 3 parts whereas the Sony radio needs the quadlock type. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Dent Posted January 25, 2016 Author Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks. Presuming the units are of a same standard size (are they?) is there a connector converter of some sort that would do the job? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoney871 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 The radios are a totally different fit unfortunately. You'd be best off getting an aftermarket double din radio plus loom adaptor relevant to your car and radio choice (remember the steering remote interface module too) and a fascia adaptor. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Celsus-Ford-Fusion-2002-2005-Car-Stereo-Double-Din-Fascia-Trim-Panel-/261357971736?hash=item3cda262918:g:1b4AAOxydlFSs4Id It will involve cutting out the horizontal seperating bars on your existing fascia though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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