2021 Ford Bronco Sasquatch Radio Dash Removal

[@audiolux6009]

We would like to save you time if you are looking to reach the 4 speaker outputs only in order add an amplifier, then you can just remove the 2 7mm bolts holding in the climate control panel which needs to be removed and a square black plug will he available to reach right under a silver box. This will save a lot of unnecessary dismantling if that’s all that’s needed. But in case of future upgrades to screen replacement or radio brain failure, then complete process will be needed!

[@bryanmeisberger]

That's awesome, great video. Thanks.

[@bryanmeisberger]

Any videos?

[@todsturgeon2977]

Damn, I do love watching a pro do their thing. Great video!

[@gamerateg]

As an audio tech who does a lot of ford's and jeeps it seems like they took a lot of inspiration from jeep regarding all the bs you have to remove to get the radio out; typically ford's are pretty easy 😂 great video regardless, this helped a ton!

[@Cochrancrew6]

thank you SO much for doing this video. Must have watch, paused, rewound 100 times during my in-motion bypass, and my hidden 2-way radio install. Really appreciate step-by-step!

[@etmccaus]

Finally got around to using this video to install my CANopener motion unlock module. THANK YOU for making this. One suggestion - you say to make sure the airbag wiring is "disconnected." I disconnected it but it still needs to be removed from the bracket it's popped into to avoid snagging it as you noted.

[@TorxGarage]

Without service info yet, SUPER helpful thanks!

[@thepavementendsnow1901]

Great “how to”, many will find this video helpful, thanks for sharing! 👍 🐴🐴🥌

[@audiolux6009]

Thank you! That was our intention!

[@superjon78]

This is a perfect instructional video for gaining access to the radio assemblies. Thank you so much!

[@theotherone58]

Thank you for posting this! I just installed an aftermarket SiriusXM antenna, and this helped tremendously.

[@KonaFocus]

First thing I'm doing when I get my Bronco, is a wrap color change. Second is figuring out how to cover that dashtop with some padding or maybe even rhino lining. Every Ford has a soft touch padded dash, not sure why the Bronco does not, other than keeping the cost down. Perhaps by the time I finally get mine, someone will have developed one in the aftermarket. Thanks for the video! Looks pretty easy to get apart.

[@Nxnr7]

Seeing this makes me happy to still have an 03 Suburban. I can have my radio out in 5 minutes. Still not an off-road vehicle by any stretch of the imagination. But at the end of the day most people still use their cars for plain ol' highway driving. 300,000 miles and counting.

[@msubulldogdotcom]

Thanks for this. Took apart my dash today to run power and coax for comms. Turned out I didn't need the top part off, but didn't know that until I opened it up and looked.

[@cjvx7208]

And this is why they charge you a ton to do any repairs or replacements. Nothing is simple anymore

[@kurules3072]

Thank you so much for this video. It saved me time and effort. I actually went into the IPC panel but this video was 90% of it. Thanks again

[@JonO387]

Been needing a good revoval video.

[@JD2CYLINDERNUT]

Literally clicked just to see the comments about “revoval” and had to scroll way down to even find one and nobody even got it….lol

[@gjl7022]

Great walk through! Is there a vid of how to remove the instrument cluster to access the directional tone piezo? Thanks

[@mazeman01]

You're a braver man than I.

[@vlinds2]

now that I know all work that it entails, will definitely be tipping guy/gal who installs it!

[@yesseyames]

this video actually saved me SO much time thank you so much!!

[@vlinds2]

Holy sh!t that’s a lot of work! Nah I’ll just hire someone 🙄

[@audiolux6009]

Yes this was one is definitely a much tougher disassemble than most but at least you know how to now!

[@myblujl7503]

@@audiolux6009 Honestly, this reminds me a LOT of the Jeep JL dash removal. Maybe a few more steps, but very similar.

[@vlinds2]

@@audiolux6009 yah I’m not skilled enough to tackle this. I think if I was to try I would have a lot of extra screws leftover 🤷🏻‍♀️... thanks for sharing 😁

[@SouthDFWrep]

Great simple video

[@g.p.v._s.p.o.t5416]

Amazing Video 👍

[@mark5862]

Getting that AC cluster panel out is next to impossible without braking. It doesn't just pop out like in this video.

[@TXSuperFly03]

DIYer but very capable. Wondering what is underneath the portion of the dash next to the factor 4” driver locations? It sounds hollow from some taps. I want to put in a 3 way component system with woofers in the kick panel, mids in the factory 4” and then bore out the section of the dash for some 1” tweeters. Cross over will hide under the footwell. Any help is appreciated.

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

Gotta love all those hard cheap plastic pieces , I can see rattles after this job !

[@jacobfloyd686]

Could you guys try to remove the vent clips? I think there will be a market to change the interior color accents on many of these. For example, red badlands with interior orange bits. Would be nice to pull out the orange bit and replace with neutral color.

[@audiolux6009]

Upon returning to our facility tomorrow, we will check on vent removal. It should be relatively easy once you have the panels off incase they are held by bolts rather than just clips

[@jacobfloyd686]

@@audiolux6009 you guys are awesome!

[@audiolux6009]

😁

[@audiolux6009]

Ok after looking at the vents with the panel out. They are held in by 4 7mm bolts from the back for each vent and the outer vent on passenger side is held by 3 7mm bolts.So removing complete panel is necessary in order to replace vents or customize. Hope this information was helpful

[@jacobfloyd686]

@@audiolux6009 Very helpful! I was hoping it would be easier, but I appreciate the info nonetheless!

[@trenille1]

What size is the torx screws that hold the center console grab handle down ? Your bronco have the plate so you didn't touch but the screws look the same size on the door grab handles too but I don't know what size to buy .

[@corderajones]

Can you upgrade the 8 inch to the 12 inch.

[@audiolux6009]

It’s relatively a new model vehicle and solutions for it aren’t completely available yet but we will know in the soon future

[@MikeyBee-]

@@audiolux6009 have you figured that info out yet

[@audiolux6009]

@@MikeyBee- As of right now the only current option is a sync 4 navigation integration upgrade with the factory 8 inch screen. So it pretty much adds navigation and the same interface as a 12 inch but not with upgrading to a 12 inch yet.

[@Chrisauto66]

Is there rca outs on the back of radio for my subwoofer I have the big bend and can’t see if I have anywhere to run my wires into

[@jonnieadventure]

Thanks for the video. Do you think the feed from the cameras on the bronco can be tapped into, spliced and diverted to an on board dvr?

[@audiolux6009]

The signal and shield wires for the camera on a multi camera setup come from a separate module usually. I definitely would assume it’s a difficult task but if you can get the shield and signal wire, then I cannot see why not

[@marcmycko4757]

Did you disconnect the battery before disconnecting the airbag connection?

[@elitetechnc5823]

What all will you be doing to this Bronco? Would love to follow.

[@audiolux6009]

We are going to be doing a sound system upgrade consisting of -4 channel audison amp -mono block audison amp -hertz Cento pro front components -hertz 3.5 coaxial rears - 3 10s hertz subwoofers in a custom downfiring enclosure we are building

[@elitetechnc5823]

@@audiolux6009 please post videos along the way!!!

[@audiolux6009]

We will have a second video showing the complete install and overall product. Stay tuned.

[@jamesinkeys]

@@audiolux6009 Replacing the Bronco, B&O speakers W/Focal speakers...Will that one mod, be an improvement in sound quality?

[@audiolux6009]

I would highly recommend not trying a direct swap as generally the factory amp is most effective with the impedance and efficiency of the stock speakers. We would start off with the amplification first such as using a 8 channel DSP and taking all the signals from the factory amp, summing them into full range and then amplifying. Then we would recommend the Focals or other high end speaker setups. The tuning is crucial. K

[@CandiMan71]

How much deeper do we have to go for the heater core?

[@guilhermebarroso4649]

Can you please do one on the Bronco Sport edition !!!

[@paulsmith-ld8xl]

Can u upgrade to a 12 screen ? Thanks luv video. Good info

[@louisbaghec2570]

Awesome vid!!!!!!!! 🔥

[@GroovyGeek]

Wonderful video, makes it look easy, but there is no way I am doing this. Was going to try to install a 4sync forward camera but no way I am tearing that much into the dash

[@scleco93]

I felt the same but it's really not that bad. A PITA yes but not difficult.

[@mobileessences26]

looking at doing one of these for a customer of ours.. We did a sport earlier but disconnecting the factory radio resulted in a fault in the audio control module.. this had to be replaced by the dealership.. what have you seen on this one? anything similar ? thanks

[@audiolux6009]

Seems like something else occurred that caused a short or possible surge was playing it in on your end. We have had no issue with disconnecting everything and plugging it in as we have done four Broncos now

[@jpz777]

What aftermarket radio do you recommend that will fit the Bronco.

[@audiolux6009]

Currently there are none that will work as you will lose features from factory if you attempt to

[@andromedabennett2222]

Help! I can't that first 7mm bolt out by the glove box. Anyone got any ideas?

[@djkilpatrick5256]

That’s brutal

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

I don't see what everyone is complaining about. It's a lot of steps but seems very simple. I've done much harder than this.

[@Mike-wq8bb]

I did the connections to the wires as stated to the wire-harness and now my front driver side speakers are not working! Any thoughts?

[@audiolux6009]

Ya, you might have a crimp that’s not making contact. Generally if everything else is working, also make sure however you grabbed the signal input is also good contact and your amplifier wires are not frayed from over tightening the screws onto the speaker wires

[@Mike-wq8bb]

@@audiolux6009 thank you will check in the morning. Did not even hook the amp up yet. Everything else works except the front 2 left! Have a great night!

[@audiolux6009]

The good news is the dash speaker and kick panel speakers for front drivers side are in parallel just like passenger side as well. So if your wiring isnt making contact or incorrect for drivers side, both dash and kick speakers will not work . Hopefully this slightly helps in your troubleshooting tomorrow

[@Mike-wq8bb]

@@audiolux6009 thank you, both are not working. Going to take a look today. May have hit the wire when running the amp power through the driver side.

[@Mike-wq8bb]

Thank you, one wire was pinched. Got it to work. Thank you

[@russellchang8997]

Does the radio head have a low output for subs?

[@audiolux6009]

It does not. Only 4 high level speaker outputs

[@russellchang8997]

@@audiolux6009 thanks for the video and response! 💯

[@Powdermonkey99]

So whats going in?

[@audiolux6009]

A beautiful sound system consisting of 2 amps, 6 speakers, and 3 10 inch subwoofers in a custom enclosure

[@murph914]

@@audiolux6009 where’s the video for that? Where did you stick the amps?? Planning on JL marine amps, but the washout floor makes it tough.

[@Bacnow]

And…this…THIS right here is the reason why i chose to pick a trim that offered the “High” package in order to receive that beautiful 12” screen! Trying to add it in the aftermarket is probably going to cost you (parts + labor) $3k+

[@audiolux6009]

Yes, I’d highly recommend the large screen model as aftermarket options of that size are pricey and retention of many features becomes straining

[@matthewdooley6485]

I am sure you need to disconnect the battery prior to disconnecting the airbag.

[@caprilpardopicui4449]

Valeu ✌️🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷

[@SuperDon402]

Wow So complex

[@arnaldorivera7031]

Sasquatch edition? There so no Sasquatch edition? What am I missing here? Base, big bend, black diamond, outer banks, wildtrak, badlands and first edition. Not sure if that Sasquatch patch is after market. Now if you do get a Sasquatch package (upgraded suspension, tires and lift) there should be a Sasquatch Easter egg in the patch of the the respective model. Anyone have insight on this “Sasquatch edition”?

[@freddyfish7065]

It's a Base model with Sasquatch package, They get that cool badge

[@ZerOtheGeek]

I have one. There is a Sasquatch patch on the side. My parents call my Bronco, a Sasquatch and I have not corrected them. It will just be a Pok'e'mon not pokeman type of augument.

[@jayxj7785]

Sasquatch package/option is available on all Bronco trims, I think the Wildtrak and first edition trims have it as standard but you can option it on every other trim. The package includes 35" tires and beadlock wheels, larger fender flares, upgraded suspension and lift right from the factory, not dealer installed or anything.

[@arnaldorivera7031]

@@freddyfish7065 ahh I see!

[@arnaldorivera7031]

@@ZerOtheGeek that’s cool that the base gets the SASQUATCH badge. The other badges get a small Bigfoot in the badge. Def not a Sasquatch edition, though that has a nice ring to it. I got BD non squatch. Dope vehicle but the soft top is giving me issues. Here I thought the hard too was the problem. Going into the dealer this Friday to bitch at someone. 🤣

[@stephendove2850]

How they sell this plastic overload for $60 K is beyond me

[@carlouimet1420]

Verry complicated for just remove a radio. Wow

[@scottkeeney1]

Over-engineered piece of crap! I was looking forward to the bronco but the more I see it and learn about it the more I become uninterested