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Need help w/center console removal

Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 2:15 pm
by JGKC9AYC
1998 Ford Taurus Wagon.
I know about the "U" shaped wires to remove the head unit/heat & air controls, but I need to get to the back of the cigarette lighter & don't know the easiest way.
I posted in another thread about the CD changer (or lack thereof). The head unit has controls for one, but I couldn't find one. How difficult would it be to install one if I found one at a salvage yard? Crutchfield wants almost $300 bucks for one!
Thanks!

Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 2:56 pm
by Ryan from Ohio
If you can feel around behind the lighter you can feel the clip that holds it in...

Your best bet is to turn into gumby and find a way to get your arm behind there...

Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 3:32 pm
by JGKC9AYC
Ryan from Ohio wrote:If you can feel around behind the lighter you can feel the clip that holds it in...
Your best bet is to turn into gumby and find a way to get your arm behind there...
Hehehe...6'3" & 245#...I'm far from being a Gumby! :)

Posted: Tue May 09, 2006 3:35 pm
by CaptainPioneer
Yea i ran into the same problem when i took my dash off my Ram... U just need to be patient and be gentle... it also doesnt hurt to have someone there helping :)