How To Remove & Replace Your 2005-2009 Ford Mustang Radio

[@carlhansen9512]

This video helped a ton. Thank you! and just an FYI for anyone else who isn't metric, 7mm = 9/32.

[@user-pg6xs9sp6l]

Your camera work, lighting, commentary, and specific information make these videos much better that what is usually available on YT. Thanks for providing these!

[@nomadbutterfly1506]

Thank you so much! I could not get one of the clips off. I followed your instructions, push and pull at the same time and it worked. Thank you again!

[@jasonpitts8395]

On a 2007 the left side lower AC plug requires a flat head screwdriver. Gently pry the plastic bar down just a little and pull rearward on the plug. It took me over an hour to figure out the lower right side. I read a ton of comments and it is obvious the 2006, for example, is not the same as the 2008. For the 2007 the gray colored lever on the back of the harness plug is in the up position (locked). On the rear of the harness plug, just under the lip of the gray lever there is a black cut out piece you have to push in. I used a punch. While pushing in use a flat head screwdriver to push down on the gray lever to unlock it. That's it.

[@blonderaider4281]

Ford does not give that much wiring to play with. Thank you for the video. It helped me with the connection you used a screwdriver on. It’s on the bottom of the connector.

[@tomdressel5713]

Thanks for the video. I replaced the radio in my '06 GT about 4 years ago, and now it stopped working. This was a good reminder of how to open everything up.

[@terryrideout7457]

Love your Videos thank u for this.God bless u.u r a good teacher.

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

Thank you. Glad it helped you.

[@jmudd5449]

Why would you put a stock pos radio back in it?

[@paulwetmore5791]

Because you can't just slap some other fancy radio in there, any other attempt and you turn your car's radio slot into a fcking FRANKENSTEIN just to what, fit a fancy old fashioned retro Nissan radio in it? That mustang variant is DESIGNED for the Shaker, deal with it.

[@jmudd5449]

What? I don't think you know what your talking about.

[@maccduff1602]

Great video!! Particularly the workarounds for those things that can really frustrate, like the pivoting the console to get it out and pivoting the front panel instead of a difficult removal. Update: Above comment was made in advance of the operation. Having completed it, some more info - touching on both of the above: The center console readily lifts directly forward and up, over the parking brake and the shifter, to remove. No need to pivot it around the brake handle, or shift into first. The tricky part for me was the HVAC disconnections. These are not shown in the video. (Take two?) Both are handled from the sides, in hindsight perhaps before the panel is loosened so there's more resistance to the disconnecting. Key point: The right HVAC connector has a lever that flips down to release. This allows full panel removal. Not sure how the panel was pivoted as shown, as there's little slack in the right side wiring.

[@Aj-od3id]

Kk

[@MrMustangMan]

4:45 do you know what that little orange wire connection is for.???

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

It is the antenna.

[@rickychrome7610]

Thank You for your very informative video, very much appreciated. Great job

[@joeydime6263]

please don’t use a screw driver to peel off the plastic covers. especially if it is a customer car. they have little plastic tools for exactly that. they won’t damage the plastic and only cost around 12 bucks for a set. (:

[@the_enderslayer]

I used my hands and it still got damaged, you really gotta be careful with these.

[@kelseybryantcanto2434]

I used a crowbar and it turned out fine

[@OkieTA95]

Just don’t pry on it like an ape and you’ll be fine😂 if they’re that brittle and aged it’s time to replace them anyway

[@MrMustangMan]

yep, screwdrivers are NOT for trim piece removal....

[@tjskinner1217]

Please shut up u little girl! As long as it's not f'd up mind ur own damn business

[@mishazorskiy357]

Good Vid, but like to add something. Rule of thumbs - if you disconnecting ANY electrical devices, first disconnect the battery. P.S. first plug that you disconnected is a passenger airbag. If you get that code, it can be erased only at authorized dealership (you got lucky there, somehow, lol)

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

I am in the habit of not ever having the key on with airbag lights unplugged from working in a car stereo installation shop for many years. However, some vehicles will clear the code themselves as long as it's plugged back in. Many will require a trip to the dealer if you don't have the proper scan tool to reset it. German cars for example but I had a VAG programmer for those and could reset any codes.

[@roc8083]

Thank you so much! I bought an 07 Mustang that came with a sound system hooked up by the previous owner. However, the amp wouldn't power up and after doing some tracing of wires and fuses, it turns out the remote or neutral wire wasn't connected to the Bluetooth player. Which then presented a new problem ...how the heck to take the stereo out to connect the wire. Anyway, this video helped alot. Thanks!

[@scottmichael3745]

Good video! Thanks for the help.

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

Glad it helped. We have a lot of Mustang videos. Please subscribe to our channel. Thanks! Tom

[@SicKem]

Thanks, for me i really didnt even have to take off the console since i was just realigning the radio, but boy having one of those screw holes being behind the screw frame was just awful. I was still able to fix it and the whole thing is looking great ill just neeed to replace the center console lid.

[@TomVernaJuhlke]

Hi, Thanks for the video! Very clear and easy to follow. On question though. I noticed that you installed an non Shaker radio where this Mustang had a 1000 series. Was there left over plugs in the rear after the installation? Thanks in advance!

[@raiderman28]

great video. what type of camera are you filming off of?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

iPhone 12

[@javiermoran4378]

@@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC I have a shaker 500 on my gt/cs but I have a 08 v6 with a mp3 I like the mp3 sound better is it possible to swap them?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

@@javiermoran4378 it is possible to swap them, but there is an extra clip on the Shaker for the woofer speakers on the bottom of the door. Those won’t work if you use the MP3/single disc radio from the 08 v6.

[@davidfriesen7748]

What happens about ( that code #) if you want to put in a after market ?

[@JMSouchak]

Very helpful, thank you!

[@leeo.alexander2324]

This was a good video. I am planning on changing my wifes's 05 radio with an updated radio and backup camera. I do have a question that I can't seem to get an answer, from the PDF manual I have or any place else. I have all new front splash shields to replace the old ones that got damage when my son had an accident with the car. I need to know if the 05 had or require splash shields for the rear wheels. I can't find any information via OEM search or any other source on shields for the rear wheels.

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

Amazon has inner fender liners for the 2005 - 2009 Mustang. Here is a link: amzn.to/3NoRKbp

[@beokayian5378]

I've been told the stereo in the 2005-2009 Mustangs leads to battery drain. I've had a lot of problems with that. Did a new stereo alleviate dead battery / battery drain in the Mustang?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

When the CD players malfunction, they seem to keep working when the car is off trying to load a CD. In many cases that leads to a battery drain. Installing a stock OEM or new radio should alleviate that problem.

[@TriodeLuvr]

Is it possible to access the defrost vent actuator with the airbag out? That's the upper actuator located to the right of the radio. The video doesn't quite show this from the angle that would be needed to see the actuator.

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

No, it does not make it easier to access the upper actuator. See our video on how to change the upper actuator. You do have to remove the airbag.

[@TriodeLuvr]

@@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC Thanks, I pulled the airbag the next day and replaced the actuator. Not a fun job. 😬

[@Hollows244]

How did you get the antenna cord unplugged? Mine just won’t come out

[@nomadbutterfly1506]

I have a 2006 Ford Mustang. I am getting CD error. There are no CDs in the changer but constantly it is making a sound as though the CDs are loading. Can this kill the car battery? For no reason I a dead battery?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

It can drain the battery depending on how long it tries to load a disc. You might want to consider replacing the unit. Or your battery was old and needed to be changed.

[@beokayian5378]

My Mustang same thing. It constantly drained the battery and I was constantly buying new batteries. I've since just taken the fuse out for my stereo and no battery problems but now I don't have a stereo.

[@soja2375]

Thank you for sharing this video help me a lot to install my original stereo thanks again for you video .

[@vinnyvinny9794]

...the C D player he removed was a Shaker 500 / 6 C D ..player...... . .. The new radio he installed is a single C D .player.. . I like to know are all the PLUGS .. the same ... the video was very helpfull.... thank you...

[@anthonyhill5758]

Ford generally make most there part compatible between models but I don't think that single cd will have the sub woofers wiring

[@wl6279]

wow that was amazing lol i just might be able to get this clarion unit swapped out of my 05 gt

[@grumerguy]

Good for you! Putting the stock radio back in is smart! Easy job. Aftermarket radios are nice and all but the new aftermarket radios are real picky about the speakers and the external amps. I know from experience with an aftermarket radio that quit two hours into a 4 hour road trip. Pioneer. Lasted less than 2 months. It was professionally wired in but if just one wire or one speaker is bad, it'll throw an amp error and shut down! I reinstalled a stock radio and it works fine now. A lot more to this story but the best thing is don't molest the stock system! Unless you are absolutely certain about every speaker in the car and have absolute faith in the installer, I wouldn't recommend an aftermarket head unit.

[@gordonbowes7864]

These Ford radios have serious issues. Your better with aftermarket. With failed displays, weak cd players and button wear all common with these Ford radios.

[@grumerguy]

@@gordonbowes7864 Apparently you didn't read my comment. My stock radio is working beautifully! That aftermarket piece of crap didn't last 2 months! It wasn't a cheap aftermarket radio either and it quit in less than two months! I stand by my statement. Stay with the stock radio unless you're going to molest the entire system with new speakers and new woofers! That would run into more than 1000 bucks and it just ain't worth it!

[@gordonbowes7864]

@@grumerguy I did read it and from experience from owning a couple mustangs friends and family having fusions and knowing the odd mechanic on a friend level. These units are crap. Maybe your unit was defective it happens or maybe it was your brand you picked. I never had issues with kenwoods, Sony's.. I'll be putting in a Sony double din shortly in my newest mustang. Those Ford units are crap. On the masses. For the price you can get a way better one that will perform much more tasks for the age of the vehicle. When electronics are made in the masses just like manufacturing car parts picking a company that has a higher quality rate is a better choice. I've never had issues with any of the Sony products I've bought whether it's Walkman, tv's, vcrs disc players, Xperia phones, subs, amps stereo receiver both car and home entertainment, gaming systems. I wouldn't buy a cheap canadian tire brand or a brand that has fallen from glory (RCA is a prime example. A RCA unit from the late 80's doesn't hold the same value of quailty as today. It's the cheaply made brand now)

[@grumerguy]

@@gordonbowes7864 You're missing the point entirely!!! Aftermarket is crap!! Stock is where it's at! When you begin to alter a design, you are in essence saying you know more than the engineer who designed the thing! I'm guessing you don't work in that field. There are some vehicles that just can't take an aftermarket piece of garbage in the dash! As I said. The head unit was professionally installed and 2 hours into a for hour trip, it failed! That was just one way! On the return trip it was four hours of no radio!!! The stock radio that I put back into the car went right in like it was made for it! Imagine that! A stock unit that didn't require any alterations in the wiring and it functioned perfectly for the next trip! I had tunes both there and back! Anytime you put an aftermarket unit in over a stock unit, you are adding many new points of failure! The stock unit works just fine and I have no anxiety of whether or not it's going to continue to deliver sound!! So you go right ahead. Keep adding failure points with your aftermarket garbage. It'll bite you in the butt sooner or later!!

[@gordonbowes7864]

@@grumerguy I'll take my aftermarket stuff built better. Not all aftermarket is better that's what I am saying. I don't go for the cheapest ether. Professionally put in what does thag even mean. You went to Mr.shelby and had him with it in that would be professional. As for the year of that model of car they didn't care about the perfect engineering aspect but more so staying afloat so they didn't have to taken a bail out from the gov't like gm and others did. I can solder wires, I can research parts I don't trust anything the "professionals" Ford been wrong many times when it come to the model of cars I've owned of their. And if I went their road I would of been 1000's of dollars wasted on parts that weren't needed or would of failed adventually anyways. I've worked in many fields and manufactured many car parts Ranging from Toyota, gm to telsa. I'm not someone who doesn't have experience. I never paid someone to put a stereo or sound system in my cars. I've done them all my self and none of failed yet. Same goes for aftermarket parts like brakes, air filters, bail joint assembly, harmonic balancer .. Etc Would I replace my cultch system or bearings with aftermarket.. No some things you don't do that. Would I get cheap China made aftermarket. No none of that shit fits right or last long. I'm telling you from experience this isn't opinion this is hands on knowledge. I've owned my fair share of car brands and this model and type I know most about out of all the ones I've owned. I've had two of this very model (series) of mustang Remember not everyone is a professional even if they say they are Lol

[@backwoodsentertainment358]

Really helped a lot...I see you didn't go back with the shaker radio

[@rossmartens]

If you have e brake pulled is it really necessary to have foot on brake ?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

Safety first. Some e-breaks may not hold as well as others.

[@savingspacemommy3372]

Great job. This was easy to understand.

[@MrMustangMan]

112,000 mi. on my 05 and the cd player just errored..... cd's are stuck.... wonderful, thanks Ford.!!!!!

[@MrMustangMan]

just removed the unit.... thanks for the instructions.!!!!! didn't need to move gear selector out of park..... just get parking brake way up as high as you can get it.... took radio case off and got the one cd out that was stuck but one of the flat flex cables is broken so it's junk now cd wise anyway.... 😭

[@samkrumme4582]

My cold air isn’t working after I switched the radio out is there something I might have missed? It’s possible I missed the plug on the top left but not sure what that goes to

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

Check the HVAC plugs on the hot/cold control knob, you may have missed putting it back on or put it on backwards. (I’ve done that before.)

[@gladysesther6925]

Hey, I have a question hoping you can help, My Ford Mustang Gt winshield wipers hose is not connected, I bought fluid thinking that was the reason but later noticed that the hose is not connected, I'm a girl, I don't know anything about fixing, but I watch videos to learn, do you have a video or can you tell me where I can connect this hose. 2005 thanks

[@leomedina5614]

How did you take the antenna adapter off? I have been trying and I can’t seem to take mine off.....

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

The antenna should be a direct fit to the replacement radio. Keep in mind the 2005 radios are not compatible in 2006-2009 models. 2005 stock base and Shaker radios have a different antenna connection than other years.

[@deerhunter8533]

Why did you remove the radio??

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

@@deerhunter8533 - I replaced the radio because the CD player was not working.

[@noahpoole2314]

Having the same issue

[@freemantommysisk]

great video the steps to remove the console to get to control nobs to the heat/air switches and fan SW

[@TheRobkwill]

Thank you! This was a big help!

[@TruckThisGarage]

This video needs more socket wrench unscrewing 😂

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

My thoughts exactly! 🤣

[@RyanMonoxide]

10 seconds in and already using a screwdriver for the trim pieces instead of a plastic pry tool. Ugh.

[@yc_hxh]

What abt the antenna bro

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

I unplug the antenna at the 4:21 mark. The orange chord with the metal tip.

[@r.a.c.richard]

I’m trying to see the wire colors on the male side climate fan controller if anyone knows ! Ty

[@peggynaquin969]

We do not have the first two screws you removed in the first step

[@_rafttipper_4982]

For the right side of the ac control unit there is a little notch that you push in right above the little lever of the plug

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

_RaftTipper _ Correct. It is a gray leaver like mechanism that you have to pull down all the way and that will release the plug.

[@flackobarrientos5943]

I broke it

[@flackobarrientos5943]

Also how do you remove the antenna

[@_rafttipper_4982]

Flacko Barrientos youll see it in the back behind the radio, it should be an orange cord, I had to push it around a bracket to loosen it up but it’s pretty accessible once u get the radio out a bit

[@Jayphace]

This is only part of what I would need to do to clean my Auntie's laser lens on her CD Player. Wow.

[@greenjibbles]

What if you have a 5 speed?

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

You can lift up the boot and slide it through the console on an angle.

[@rossmartens]

Should always use plastic pry tools on plastic

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

See our new video for radio removal. We have refined the process. No need for a pry tool on this project.

[@skaterbi922]

my radio does not slide out. at all. its being stopped by something i cant identify

[@sloganeeringgaming6363]

If i ever have to do this it will be alot easier my car is manual

[@skaterbi922]

i broke the port for the antenna wire by trying to pull it out.

[@Dr.Mcstaby]

Im tossing my radio cause it keeps killing my battery.

[@Windvaleblue1]

You should have fixed the hand brake cable while you had the console off.

[@Ayrton-xx5gd]

Muchas graciasss solo me falta un mustang xdd

[@mchvac9995]

It took me so long to realize you’re Replacing it with the same radio...I need wiring help 🤦🏾

[@moneymanfernando1594]

Thanks

[@djsalty33]

Noooooooo! Don't use a Phillips screwdriver to pry plastic panels!!! Get a Harbor freight plastic pry set

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

You really don’t need any pry tools for this task. See our new video on how to remove the radio.

[@skaterbi922]

this video is very frustrating, you keeo skipping over crucial parts, like how am i supposed to turn my whole center to the side without breaking it???

[@skaterbi922]

i have an automatic and had to turn the car on and put it in drive to gain the room i needed to move the piece

[@pedrorf4826]

Solo quiero saber si traen auxiliar los mustangs 2005 jaja

[@aj8120]

No mas los de 2007 y ariba

[@dkrawk8309]

I shake myself when I see SHAKER in Ford. From owning 04 Lariat, with Shaker1000(I dont have any proof, and do not care that every person says it is not possible, but i owned one) I shake myself, Shaker 1000 is IMO absolutely best factory stereo. And I have been in........10000+ cars? If anyone reads this post and has a shaker 1000 stereo that will work in 04 lariat, i will gladly buy it

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

There is one on eBay, but it’s $250! Good luck.

[@trevorn9381]

The shaker radios are absolute junk. The paint started peeing off the buttons on the one in my 2005 Mustang when the car was practically new. Ford replaced it and paint started peeing off the buttons on the new one but by then it as out of warranty. Then a couple of the buttons broke. Then the battery started going dead if I didn't drive the car for a few days. Did a test with the multi-meter and found out the damn Shaker is drawing amps when the car is off and the key is out of the ignition. Finally just pulled the damn fuse and use the earbuds with my iPhone when I am driving the car.

[@dkrawk8309]

@@trevorn9381 uhm, I've never heard Mustang shaker, but in f150 it was not junk by any means

[@paulrhoden4401]

I own a 2006 Mustang GT I have the same problem with the Shaker radio draining my battery.

[@twohoursintotuesday]

Paul Rhoden for that issue you have to pull the radio fuse until you find a new radio, or clean the sensors in the radio (theres videos on how) but its a pain in the ass. i just bought a new radio

[@hades_cbr]

Idk why ford had to make everything so damn complicated on the s197’s

[@Beofware]

Looks pretty simple to me.

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

@@Beofware It is simple but I worked in a car stereo shop and did these all the time. In can be a PITA to get that console out with auto trans if you can't get that parking brake up all the way. Also those lower plugs are a pain to remove if you are not familiar. Even this guy in the vid didn't know how on the right side but it's really easy if you know how to unlatch it with a small angle pick tool.

[@chaseyangtze4689]

Why's wasted all the time putting back stock crappy Head Cummings loose units 😢😢😢😮😮😮

[@MartinsUsedCarsCollectiblesLLC]

Our customers want stock vehicles. But you can use this video to replace your audio system with a different radio.