YACT - stereo replacement guide

[dabuddha]

Just got a 98 mercury grand marquis and I'd like to replace the stereo that came with it. Anyone know if theres a step by step guide anywhere online? I'm trying to avoid buying a haynes manual or a chiltons.

TIA!


EDIT:
Thanks for all the info. I'm planning on doing this within 2 weeks. Have to purchase my alpine unit first

I was looking at replacing the car alarm as well. Does anyone have any experience with the Autopage RS-855 alarm?
What I want is
[*]Keyless entry
[*]Alarm (of course )
[*]Remote Start
[*]Trunk opener (Car already has the trunk opener factory installed)

This system seems to do all that plus it was recommended by a friend.

 

[Zim Hosein]

http://www.crownvic.net

 

[olds]

Those won't tell you how to do it
If you don't know how, buy the stereo from Crutchfield.

 

[RagingBITCH]

Usually involves taking off the trim around the stereo. IIRC you'll need the Ford stereo removal keys (2 U shaped prongs with notches on the end to unfasten the stereo from the dash) Not all that hard.

 

[ThisIsMatt]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Those won't tell you how to do it
If you don't know how, buy the stereo from Crutchfield.

my haynes does

 

[blurredvision]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Those won't tell you how to do it
If you don't know how, buy the stereo from Crutchfield.

Technically, he doesn't have to buy the stereo from Crutchfield, just pay the $5 for the instructions, which normally come free with a stereo purchase.

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: blurredvision

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat
Those won't tell you how to do it
If you don't know how, buy the stereo from Crutchfield.

Technically, he doesn't have to buy the stereo from Crutchfield, just pay the $5 for the instructions, which normally come free with a stereo purchase.

Cool, I didn't know they do that.

 

[LordMorpheus]

Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Usually involves taking off the trim around the stereo. IIRC you'll need the Ford stereo removal keys (2 U shaped prongs with notches on the end to unfasten the stereo from the dash) Not all that hard.

or a coat hanger . . . recently pulled the stereo from my '91 Sable when my sister destroyed it, coat hanger worked fine.

 

[imported_Phil]

Stero removal tools.
Remove stereo.
Attach wires to new stereo.
Insert stereo.
Boogie on down.

 

[rudeguy]

you just need a couple Ford keys to get the old radio out. Might have to file down the dash a bit to get an aftermarket in there.

http://www.installdr.com

Or PM me and I will be happy to walk you through it.

 

[dabuddha]

Thanks for all the info. I'm planning on doing this within 2 weeks. Have to purchase my alpine unit first

I was looking at replacing the car alarm as well. Does anyone have any experience with the Autopage RS-855 alarm?
What I want is
[*]Keyless entry
[*]Alarm (of course )
[*]Remote Start
[*]Trunk opener (Car already has the trunk opener factory installed)

 

[rudeguy]

Originally posted by: dabuddha
Thanks for all the info. I'm planning on doing this within 2 weeks. Have to purchase my alpine unit first

I was looking at replacing the car alarm as well. Does anyone have any experience with the Autopage RS-855 alarm?
What I want is
[*]Keyless entry
[*]Alarm (of course )
[*]Remote Start
[*]Trunk opener (Car already has the trunk opener factory installed)

is your key bigger than normal or no?

If not, I can supply you with all the documents you need to install the starter. Otherwise you will want to take it to a pro to have it done.

 

[dabuddha]

Originally posted by: rudeguy

Originally posted by: dabuddha
Thanks for all the info. I'm planning on doing this within 2 weeks. Have to purchase my alpine unit first

I was looking at replacing the car alarm as well. Does anyone have any experience with the Autopage RS-855 alarm?
What I want is
[*]Keyless entry
[*]Alarm (of course )
[*]Remote Start
[*]Trunk opener (Car already has the trunk opener factory installed)

is your key bigger than normal or no?

If not, I can supply you with all the documents you need to install the starter. Otherwise you will want to take it to a pro to have it done.

I don't think it's bigger than normal But I'm going to get a pro to install it anyways. The radio I don't mind doing myself but the alarm I'd rather have someone else do it. Have you heard about the Autopage RS-855 by any chance? I'm thinking of buying it.

 

[dabuddha]

Anyone have any experience with the Autopage RS-855 alarm?