How to remove stereo 2005-2009 Mustang

How to remove a stock or aftermarket stereo in a 2005-2009 Mustang
This video was made with a 2005 convertible Mustang.

[@gsomersjr]

Short but to the point, well-spoken, no silly background music, thank you!

[@michealmcvay2279]

67 year old pastor, novice at auto electronics. Thanks it worked great just as you stated in your video on a 2005 Mustang. Thanks.

[@madelineschroeder8274]

i dont have the plug for the mustang 2005 i needi help finding.out how i could install my XD vision radio on.the car

[@JacobParkYusuk]

44 year old pastor, experienced at auto electronics and mechanics... but I was still greatly helped by this video. Thanks!!

[@paulmckean4583]

First the cd player, then the aux input malfunctioned. After the digital tuner went, I punched it and took out the clock/display making the unit completely useless. $25 on eBay and your excellent video and I now have a fully functional Shaker 500 again. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@colbrt]

Thanks for the video, especially the close up on theHVAC plugs. Helped me figure out exactly what I was dealing with.

[@gunnerscustoms]

Thank you for this! It made the radio swap in my daughter's 2005 much easier! The HVAC control switch removal on the passenger side was a PITA, but it came apart with a little perseverance lol.

[@maccduff1602]

PITA agree. Why couldn't they have made this like the left-side connector, a standard clip-lock one?

[@matthewashcraft5091]

Thank you for actually knowing what you’re doing and explaining it well.

[@jaybelle532]

very informative thank you! Not too many people go the extra distance and take pictures of stuff you can't see

[@robertridgeway2628]

Finally a DIY video that gave specific instructions on how to remove a stereo properly. Thank You great job

[@gabrieldunn2674]

Love the interior. I was thinking of black and red for mine but the black and silver look great together in it. Thanks for the video. Made my life a lot easier

[@davidchapman3375]

Nice video man! Short, to-the-point, pictures, and no advertisements. Really good stuff - Thanks!

[@SeamusMaccDuff]

Great video. As noted below, short and sweet. The details on the HVAC connections were particularly appreciated, although my lever is different than shown.

[@RG_2323]

Great vid..straight to the point. No jaw jacking.

[@RemyLebeau-hm5nn]

thanks for showing in detail all the steps. i appreciate it

[@TheDcearl]

Very well done. The pictures of the terminals are a great touch!

[@gerryscat]

Nice job explaining the intricacies of removing the connectors

[@Rocketsong]

Extremely helpful. Only issue I had was that the grey lever on my 2008 mustang is somewhat different, and there is a little lock button on the black housing that has to be depressed to keep from breaking the lever.

[@isaacpatton6433]

Rocketsong thanks bud

[@myproctolog1st]

My cd player in my stock Shaker system is on the fritz and draining my battery. After watching your video I don't feel like this change out is going to be difficult. Great video, thanks for uploading it.

[@maccduff1602]

I had to remove the radio to get out a jammed CD. Turns out the CD player doesn't work. Now I am also experiencing a drained battery. I thought it might be the HVAC connection, per my comments above. How did you know the CD player was doing the draining?

[@myproctolog1st]

@@maccduff1602 it was pure luck. I happened to forget a bag of groceries in the car. I came out and the cd player was clicking and whirring like it was trying to read the cd or eject it. No key in the ignition, I just unlocked the doors with my fob. I had been using an audio cable to play music from my phone up to then. This made me get off my duff and make the switch on decks. Hope this helps.

[@JohnWray89025]

Great video. I used it to install my JVC Din in my 2006 Mustang. BUT, you do not pull down the gray bar on the passenger side (after taking the screws out of the faceplate). The gray bar is in a down position already, locking the connection to the Defrost/heat selector. There is also a tiny black tab that holds the gray bar down. I found it better to unplug the fan control on the driver side, then pull out the faceplate a little and unplug the top 3 connectors. I discover I could then pull the faceplate out far enough that I could depress the tiny black tab and pull the gray bar UP. Otherwise, thanks for the video, I doubt I could have put my system in without your instructions.

[@CBrando89]

John Wray Thank you for your comment! You saved me at least another hour of trying to get it off. Very helpful!

[@maccduff1602]

Thanks for the info. Could you explain "The gray bar is in a down position already, locking the connection to the Defrost/heat selector. " more. The lever looks to be up when locked. ?? Do you mean down in the sense of "engaged"? Mine was thin metal unlike what appears to be plastic here. Perhaps these differ year to year. My Mustang is 2008.

[@johninmoapa8355]

@@maccduff1602 I'm afraid they're different. My son had an 08 and it was different from my 06. He's moved on to 20 Bullitt, but I'm keeping my 06 forever. My terminology of down means engaged.

[@maccduff1602]

@@johninmoapa8355 I have a 2008, which I too would like to keep forever. I had to remove the radio to get out a jammed CD. I flipped the lever down (vertically) after pressing the little tab between the lever "arms" to release it. When I reinstalled, per the comment of Edmond Dunn above, apparently I didn't get it tight and my battery was drained. Rechecking, I noticed that one lever arm was on the outside of the unit, not between the unit and connector. My lever is a flimsy metal one that easily has enough bend to allow this. It doesn't even look as sturdy as the plastic lever in the video. So I fitted the arm back in between the unit and connector, and it seems to snap right up in place. Charged the battery and even had it checked. All seems good. Except the next day when I started the car, it stuttered before turning over - as if the battery was weak. Grr...

[@customjohnny]

Such a great video, thanks!! It made quick work of replacing my stereo.

[@chrissvideos8405]

very good video. no idea how anyone who has to pull his stereo out would give this a thumbs down

[@artb76]

Thanks for this tutorial, it was all a breeze as far as removing the old stereo.

[@earlwinesiii953]

good job young man your video told me exactly what I needed to know

[@biggaddy69]

the video i used was very detailed and straight to the point THANKS

[@SenpaiMclovin]

Short, detailed and simple video! Thanks, this helped alot

[@andreatravogul7442]

thanks to show how to doit, i just did id,,, in 05 mustang, thats my second job, two tumbs up, for you it help me to make money , in my place, 05 mustangs, TAKES, more time to change the radio then the OLD ONES,,

[@howardkerr8174]

I think that I will soon need to R+R the unit in my 06 Mustang convertible and this was a great video. However, like several others here, I think my biggest problem will be with the HVAC controls/terminals.

[@oj_sportsfreak6021]

Very helpful video short & to the point thanks

[@mysticvalley2003]

If that lever which disconnects the wire harness to the radio is not fully re-engaged once the work is completed your battery will constantly drain killing your battery

[@maccduff1602]

I'm pretty sure I had that lever to the right side HVAC fully the engaged, then a week later I had a dead battery. Coincidence? I'm thinking not. Lever is up. Anything more on "fully re-engaged"? Seems like it went back up easier than it came down. Update: This lever is flimsy and not particularly well mounted to pivot. When I reinstalled, the passenger side pivot was outside of the panel side connector that this fits into. That means not a good connection. Disconnected, then reconnected making sure the pivot was between the two connecting pieces - as shown in the video's picture. When I got it back up, I put a ID badge clip there to ensure this stays in place. Hope this does it.

[@sindirt]

Thank you, I changed my stereo this weekend, this video was exactly all I needed! Do you have a quick video for a V8 swap? Just kidding, thanks again!

[@ZuluLifesaBeech-]

All, my son could use some help on his hardtop 2005 Mustang V6! He and a friend replaced the dead stock radio with a newer, nicer Pioneer radio head unit and 4 speakers. Well, radio works great but when it is on the dashboard turn signal indicators, 4-way hazard indicator, and the high beam light indicator doesn't work but all the external lights work. He has external turn signals, 4 way hazards, and bright lights all working. What could the problem be??? Note, the cigarette lighter was inop and it didn't even have an electrical lead attached to it but, we never had a problem with that before. Thanks for any and all advice.

[@jhcarp]

Very good video. One of the best.

[@inatl17]

Thanks good video, efficient but covers everything. inserting the pictures was a good touch.

[@93droptop1]

Outstanding video. Short, informative.

[@wesleybyas3015]

for the 2005 mustang stock radio it has the aux option, which cord would work for that so i can connect my phone to listen to music?

[@KINGKJ2REAL]

Good video man I'm doing mine my self next week going to save a lot of money

[@jdoublet7577]

Excellent Vid! Very clear and informative, thanks!

[@Str8H8in89]

I just installed a DDin HU and the door subs are not working or the subs in the trunk. I had the shaker 1000 system. The harness with the RCAs what did u hook the extra wire to?

[@SuperYMASTER]

Will this make it easier to get to the ventilation acuator as well?

[@jesserohner7761]

Hey man this video is super old don't know if you will answer but I am doing this right now and I unsure how the mounting sleeve fits with the din kit?

[@robertcannon11]

Very nice nick thanks for the video

[@paxtonz8]

Together w/John Wray's tip: Very Good, thanks a bunch!

[@cesarbarron8144]

Thank you . Very Informative. By any chance do you know which fuses run the radio. I'm having a drain issue and would like to start there. much appreciated.

[@cobalt1959]

That fuse is #56 in the main fuse box in the engine compartment. It's a 20amp fuse.

[@onymaru8658]

Do i need to do all of this to take out the double vent dash above it?

[@eliomartinez6638]

My 2006 GT have the shaker 1000 . but only work two speakers from the from and two from the back. never touch anything. From the car. .any answer please thanks

[@650hpreventon]

hi I have this Pioneer AVH-X4700BS DVD Receiver, and I want to plug AUX cord in the back of it. is there a way to plug it from behind the head unit without take everything out?

[@johnruggles5483]

The video was perfect. Thank you very much!

[@newlife.oldlove]

Hey! Great video.. Im trying to install an aux/usb port in the center console of my 2005 mustang. know any videos showing how to do this?

[@joelgardea6479]

My door actuators are acting up and they make a knocking sound every time I turn on the car Any suggestions on how to replace the actuators myself ?

[@painterpaints]

Great job works out very well THANKS

[@adamzbzar4573]

Someone plugged the battery in backwards fried the altanater and now stereo does not come on could that be a fuze somewhere or is stereo fried the stereo is similar to the one in the video

[@schreck425]

My 07 mustang doesn't match at 1:24... and I can't figure out how to crimp and pull off the piece at 1:42. So frustrating. Does someone have any pointers on it? Where is the part that you squeeze and do you need a tool? Update: Finally got it... That tiny on the right needed just the right prying with a knife

[@Mindboggler123]

This is just like my 06, thanks!!!

[@MrManikor]

Good tutorial.. Very helpful. Thanks!

[@woody66ff]

great video and thx for the pics!

[@kevinstober2597]

Great Video......thanks, will make my install easier.

[@Mariephoto]

thank you this video was a big help

[@ijust96]

Great tutorial 👍

[@bluerings20]

Very nice video,well done...

[@flyingrv6]

Thanks for posting, this is very helpful.

[@lennymarlo8217]

After I got every thing loose, there was a thick orange wire with a one inch rubber boot at the base on the back right of the unit that I couldn't remove. So, I could not completely remove the stereo. What am I missing?

[@maccduff1602]

That's the antenna cable. It can be very tight. Keep wiggling.

[@stuzyk]

Very useful, thank you

[@MrFerrer10]

can you show me where to find the aux cable in the back of the stereo , I need to see if it is connected

[@susanaalmanza491]

thank you this video was good and helpful

[@Scott_Terry]

My Aux. stopped working on my Shaker 500. The input jack is in the arm rest. I'm wondering where the aux. line plugs into the radio? If I can find it, I might be able to troubleshoot.

[@mjsirois3067]

should be on the back labeled aux in

[@Scott_Terry]

Thanks MJ... I ran a diagnostic on the radio; it said my CPU was fried. No fixing that.

[@mjsirois3067]

shit best luck

[@v3g45702]

This was very helpful thank s

[@vettesupercharged]

thanks 4 the vid will be doing mines today !!

[@MysticChops]

I don't see how the hell you got the hvac unhooked. I have pulled and pulled and it will not budge.

[@lousefranek1588]

You do not pull down on the lever. There is a tab to release when it is in the down position between the two gray pieces. Then you push UP to release it.

[@lousefranek1588]

The picture in the video is gray lever is in the up position which is the release position.

[@kushking949]

you can leave that hvac line in and just twist it and still get the radio out

[@MysticChops]

I think i eventually did get it out but i couldn't say how.. when i got the radio out i discovered it does not have rca outputs..

[@sweetbrandigirl]

Thanks this was GOOD Info !

[@johngiese4900]

nicely done. succinct and useful

[@johntucker042002]

awesome video

[@JuanA0028]

Does the battery have to be disconnected for this?

[@MJMDrawings]

JuanA0028 no but your car cant be on

[@JuanA0028]

MiguelJMurillo okay thank you

[@N7vai]

Thanks so much for this man this'll help

[@joce0993]

Good video! Thank you!

[@User-jw58b]

Well presented

[@michaelbaez6334]

Put a aftermarket radio in 2008 mustang ac stopped working any suggestions

[@glensheaffer4073]

I did the same thing did anyone give you any help.

[@JasonWoodsBlacksheep]

Thanks this helped alot!

[@johnmilea3808]

Big help...thanks

[@gordo24bc]

What time of radio is that

[@joseolea8449]

its a great video

[@DEKOSXE]

What brand is the stereo

[@krazykill698]

What kind of stereo is that

[@anthonysosa5869]

can anyone help I just bought an 05 mustang and it had a sound system in it and radio stereo worked good but the guy I bought it from took it out and now stereo doesn't have sound anyone's know if its just a wire he forgot to reconnect...

[@micahakasuperman7]

Nice vid thanks!

[@gmbigblocks]

Great video Thanks 👍

[@chrisktm6064]

Perfect. thank you

[@karmakaze6924]

Is an 08 mustang double decked

[@mixtlijosafathtonali7327]

Where is the aux enter???

[@cristiancaballero7934]

Amigo que estéreo es el que tienes allí

[@1fregoso]

I have a mustang with the shaker 500 stereo system, i have an aftermarket pioneer double din touch screen stereo i was wondering which harness i need to buy to connect it to the car so the subs on the door still work?

[@seankeith6692]

christian fregoso xxzzp

[@Warinstine]

Thanks bub I have a 2005 5 speed and for some reason it had no Aux output.

[@Cars4Breakfast]

Warinstine what model stereo did your car have?shaker 1000, 500?

[@DrewNasello]

check the center console. Some have aux ports in the bottom.

[@jdoublet7577]

05- 06 Stangs do not have Aux inputs in the vehicles. I believe there is a plug that requires an adapter in order to add an actual Aux input. The unit I think is around $40 - $50. 07' + S197s did have Aux inputs in the center console.

[@mjsirois3067]

is there a cheap wiring harness

[@1991tommygun]

Thanks bro

[@edwardmosley1004]

What size radio is that ?

[@ttss5726]

kind of obvious its a double din give there is only two choices single and double

[@MySHAQ18]

Tt Ss I think he means how many inches

[@chefivand]

exelente!

[@elydelacruz705]

muchas gracias amigo free colorado c

[@alphataco693]

Ty

[@elydelacruz705]

thanks

[@bigblockhemi92]

this guy sounds like steve zahn

[@alexrodriguez1863]

I did this shit and now I don’t have ac smh

[@CC2755]

You're cute! Oh, and the video was very helpful, thanx.

[@austinsantos8197]

brother I have a question for you , I have a 2005 Mustang and change the original stereo for equal powerconnect as the but when I put some disk , or USB , the songs begin to sound slow , and when I connect the auxiliary sounds normal .. that you think is .. will be the stereo and wrong connected .. I need your brother please answer fast