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Double DIN radio install on a 97 ranger

rjppunk


Disclaimer:

The Ranger Station.com, The Ranger Station.com Staff, nor the original poster are responsible for you doing this modification to your vehicle. By doing this modification and following this how-to you, the installer, take full responsibility if anything is damaged or messed up. If you have questions, feel free to PM the original poster or ask in the appropriate section of The Ranger Station.com forums.


Difficulty:

4 out of 10


Time:

2-3 hours


Explaination:

How to fit a double DIN head unit into the Ford Rangers 1.8 DIN dash mount.


Tools:

Ratchet set w/ a 9/32 socket

Box cutter

files

Dremel with cutting edge and sanding edge

flat head screw driver


Parts:

Pioneer AVIC-F700BT (or a double DIN HU)

metra 95-5600 dash kit


Steps:

1


Using a 9/32 socket, unscrew the the two bolts holding in the dash piece


2


Disconnect the 12volt plugs and cruise control (use a small flat head screw driver to remove the plug, be careful of the drivers side 12 volt cigarette lighter)


3


to give yourself some room, remove the air duct ply gently popping the clips that hold it in place.


4


Using a dremel cut/sand away the upper and lower lips but keep the sides intact. Use a file and the box cutter to finish the edges.


5


cut off the small nub to allow the dash kit to mount flush.


6


Mount the front trim piece.


7


attach the left and right slots by hooking the tabs into the sockets inside the trim piece


8


Slide the dash over your head unit and screw in the slots.


9


And you have successfully mounted your AVIC-F700BT (or other double DIN) to your dash!!! You can run a bead of silicon behind the dash to close the small gaps or you can leave it as is. Original poster:rjppunkDisclaimer:The Ranger Station.com, The Ranger Station.com Staff, nor the original poster are responsible for you doing this modification to your vehicle. By doing this modification and following this how-to you, the installer, take full responsibility if anything is damaged or messed up. If you have questions, feel free to PM the original poster or ask in the appropriate section of The Ranger Station.com forums.Difficulty:4 out of 10Time:2-3 hoursExplaination:How to fit a double DIN head unit into the Ford Rangers 1.8 DIN dash mount.Tools:Ratchet set w/ a 9/32 socketBox cutterfilesDremel with cutting edge and sanding edgeflat head screw driverParts:Pioneer AVIC-F700BT (or a double DIN HU)metra 95-5600 dash kitSteps:Using a 9/32 socket, unscrew the the two bolts holding in the dash pieceDisconnect the 12volt plugs and cruise control (use a small flat head screw driver to remove the plug, be careful of the drivers side 12 volt cigarette lighter)to give yourself some room, remove the air duct ply gently popping the clips that hold it in place.Using a dremel cut/sand away the upper and lower lips but keep the sides intact. Use a file and the box cutter to finish the edges.cut off the small nub to allow the dash kit to mount flush.Mount the front trim piece.attach the left and right slots by hooking the tabs into the sockets inside the trim pieceSlide the dash over your head unit and screw in the slots.And you have successfully mounted your AVIC-F700BT (or other double DIN) to your dash!!! You can run a bead of silicon behind the dash to close the small gaps or you can leave it as is.

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