Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 24

Fig. 3: Item Description Table 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING 

AUDIO SYSTEM 

Refer to ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEMS GENERAL INFORMATION . 

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION 

AUDIO UNIT 

Special Tool(s) 

Fig. 4: Identifying Special Tool 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio - F150 Pickup

  

Removal and Installation 

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable (14301). 

The radio suppression equipment reduces interference transmitted through the radio speakers by the 
engine ignition and electrical systems. When installing any new radio suppression equipment 
components, make sure that a good contact is made at all connections. Remove any paint or dirt from 
between a component and its ground. Tighten all connectors and screws securely according to torque 
specifications. 

2. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel. 

1. Rotate the center instrument panel finish panel vents inward.  

2. Through the vent openings, grasp the center instrument panel finish panel and pull outward.  

3. Remove the center instrument panel finish panel.  

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Disconnect the electrical connectors. 

NOTE:

The following removal and installation procedures apply to all original 
equipment instrument panel (04320) mounted audio units.

NOTE:

The radio suppression equipment is located in the same position for both 
the 5.4L 2Vand 5.4L 2V natural gas vehicle (NGV).

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 5: Removing Center Instrument Panel Finish Panel. 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Using the special tool, pull out the audio unit. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 6: Pulling Out Audio Unit Using Special Tool 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

4. Disconnect the radio antenna lead-in cable and the radio electrical connectors. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 ACCESSORIES AND BODY, CAB Audio - F150 Pickup