Install a Double Din Stereo in a Crown Vic, Town Car, Marquis, or Marauder

Step by step instructions for installing a double din Stereo in any panther body car. Parts you will need for a successful install
ASC Car Stereo Radio Install Dash Kit, Wire Harness, and Radio Tool to Install a Double Din Aftermarket Radio www.amazon.com...
Metra 70-5701 Wiring Harness for Select Ford Vehicles with Premium Sound and RCA www.amazon.com...
Metra Axxess ASWC-1 Universal Steering Wheel Control Interface www.amazon.com...
Bypass Video Module for Alpine Video and Navigation Models Parking Brake Bypass Car Audio and Video Harness GOBGOD www.amazon.com...
Alpine iLX-W650 7" Mech-Less Receiver Compatible with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto www.amazon.com...
Keep it simple and relax, Take your time. I'm not responsible if you screw up and damage your car in anyway shape or form. TAKE YOUR TIME.
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of Raymond Urias, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Raymond Urias assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Raymond Urias recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Raymond Urias, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Raymond Urias.

[@flavorsonfire8785]

Great video. I ended up installing the Pioneer DMH-W2770NEX in our 2008 Grand Marquis the other day. All needed harnesses from Crutchfield, combined with your video, made install a breeze!

[@BudsCartoon]

I picked mine up yesterday and I was looking at double dens to put in but then it turns out the guy restores classic vehicles and he put in a brand new factory head unit in there and it’s a beautiful brand new cassette player it’s kind of cool! Also has a CD changer in the trunk so I think I’m good. I have some sort of Bluetooth thing that streams to a radio station and it sounds pretty damn good.

[@adrenalinehigh2070]

Nice video, but the only thing I noticed wrong, is that you tell us to connect the factory sub amp to the rear output of the stereo. The factory sub amp should actually be connected to the SUB OUTPUT of the stereo. Otherwise, your sub control options on the deck will not work on the sub. Also, by connecting the factory sub amp to the rear output, whenever you make adjust balance or fader, it will affect the sub amp. You avoid that issue if the sub amp is connected to the SUB OUTPUT, as sub output is not affected by the adjusting of fader or balance.

[@RaymondUrias]

I think I mis spoke in the video. But you are correct it needs to connect to sub out.

[@reedrancho]

Masters Class in cool installation. Really like the "no show" wires concept as its something many DIYers miss out on.👍 p.s. Best Wishes to you and the family in this crappy time. 😷

[@billsteele7031]

Welcome back, Ray! Good to see you.

[@limric54]

Very informative step by step. I like the professionalism, you must be a pro. I am purchasing a 2005 Crown Victoria and would like to use the same system as your video. I didn't however see what brand or model number.

[@cedwardsmedia]

Thank you for this video. You are addressing the exact issues I'm having with my current install project. I always prefer knowing someone else has pulled it off first lol

[@babiboib7]

WHOOOAAA!!!! I haven't seen cassette tape in soooo long brings back memories

[@sub04aru]

Finally found a good instructional video! I’m going with the upgraded iLX-W670, I’m guessing it’s all pretty much the same, I hope! Thanks

[@qrt7563]

excellent explanation of double din installation in a panther, a lot of important details that some others miss

[@cali8221]

Whats a panther??lol

[@cali8221]

I have a 2000 mercury grand marquis

[@DeltaforceGaming01]

@@cali8221 the panther platform is just the name for these cars, crown Vic, marauder, marquis’s and town car

[@cali8221]

@Delta-force Gaming ok thanks

[@towboatjeff]

This is an excellent video on radio installation on a panther platform car. I watched another video and they were a total hack install.

[@SaltyArmy]

😂 Finger banging the cassette player killed me lmao 🤣

[@MikeyMike0954]

Great heads up on the top bolt removal. Excellent video

[@michaeldandrea9648]

I just removed the top felt and slid my double din in 🤣 it stays still enough, and it doesn't rattle around when I drive. It also doesn't look too bad.

[@snoopfl]

Which radio size you used

[@michaeldandrea9648]

@@snoopfl double din

[@oceano87]

Im buying my girlfriend a new stereo for her 2006 Ford Crown Vic and this video is going to be super helpful!

[@RaymondUrias]

I want her car!

[@2KMDK25]

This is the best one I seen yet

[@GenerationOldschoolEspañol]

You did a good job explaining everything on this video. Thank you

[@overgrowthplanet7531]

Yes thank you very much....i just bought my first panther

[@carlosmontano09]

Dam bro you know everything on that subject!!

[@MikeyMike0954]

I just bought an extremely clean 06 MGM. The radio I bought is a DDX5707S KENWOOD. I wanted the additional disc drive. I've installed 3 other radios but this one seems to be a bit of a pain "cutting" Can't remove it etc. I'm glad you made some points. I'm going to order the bezel kit you bought and return the hardware that I currently have. I will have everything before its stuck in there haha. TWSS.

[@RaymondUrias]

That's awesome they are incredibly comfortable cars. I honestly can't explain it.

[@MikeyMike0954]

@@RaymondUrias Coming from tuner cars, huge difference. I love it so far. Big plans.

[@sohayel_nafi]

Good to have you back brother

[@RaymondUrias]

Heeeeey good to see you too

[@digitechcom3611]

He incorrectly labels two harnesses: 4:46 - the plug in the back with seven wires is the CD changer 4:58 - this plug with four wires is for the amplifier

[@josephhegwer766]

Hey so I have a 99 grand marquis that doesn't have CD changer or the amp, so do I just void those two plugs with installing a new head unit ??

[@cubehire3653]

Looks good but there’s a lot that can go wrong. As was pointed out in the comments even this advanced installer made a mistake and he has a lot of knowledge. I have my doubts about doing this myself. I used to install stereos into cars back in the day but there’s a lot more going on with this. I liked that Roybi Dremel and I’ve always liked Klein tools.

[@mediaguy4037]

On the 03+ it's a way easier install. Older models you have to modify the air duct.

[@RaymondUrias]

Yes ford got smat lol

[@JayJohnPaul]

Don’t have to modify the air duct if you buy a “mech-less” headunit. Welcome to 2020!

[@joe521]

What about an 02 town car

[@DeiHarper9361]

@@joe521 98-02 are the same.

[@whitelavarball]

I need help what do I need to do for my double din to fit in 1999 grand marquis

[@hopkinsjr436]

Holy smokes... Great skills, nicely done, really enjoyed watching it

[@CKMCardesign]

Wow..Your alive...LOVE your Aliens shirt..

[@RaymondUrias]

Good to see you too!!! Awesome eye for detail!

[@CKMCardesign]

@@RaymondUrias Always. Both for cars and movies.

[@whitewolf1063]

I'll be going with the dual electronics xdvd2269bt unit in my 98 Cartier Lincoln town car. Has factory 6 cd changer in trunk but don't like it in trunk and not going to retain it. Will retain factory amp and steering wheel buttons. Love my music but be great poppin in a dvd movie while chilling someplace somewhere

[@elirick09]

Great video my dude, I should’ve watched this before I started. I have a 2000 mercury grand marquis, and let’s just say this was a very different experience removing the old radio. I don’t have the bolts on the inside for some reason, and I have the wrong dash kit, but I plan on fixing that very soon, and with a re watch the n this video I’m confident it will be a success. Side note: really cool that I got the exact same radio, way before I ever watched the video, makes this vid that much better for me.

[@RaymondUrias]

You're going to love that little radio! the boot time is a little slow but there are so many Minor details that you can adjust that it makes it a good buy

[@elirick09]

Raymond Urias I am so excited to use it, got off the whole weekend and it’s clear skies so this is gonna be a great way to pass the weekend time

[@tonyglock6161]

Did u ever get the radio in the '00 MGM? I have a '00 as well and want to go for switching from factory to a double din

[@elirick09]

@@tonyglock6161 yes I did, I had to dremmal the top and sides, get a specific dash kit and all. Final product looked fantastic! It’s definitely possible my guy, go for it!

[@Niccckk]

@@elirick09 Did you have to dremel the bottom as well? there is a pieve of plastic/metal on the bottom too

[@Michael_Lorenson]

Nice work, well done. Thank you.

[@RigoStar1931]

I have that radio. Its the best bang for the money

[@totalstranger8412]

Thank you.

[@BrandonKing.]

I wish he had showed us pluging in and wiring the harness together

[@gozda1995]

Glad to see you again. Ray, what is the best Android head unit? I mean, they are all laggy and their internal specs is crap. Like 2-4 GB of RAM and some generic "quad-core super duper 9000" CPU. Like 50$ phone. Why nobody is producing that with flagship phone like components? Snapdragon 8xx + 8 GB of RAM. I need that in my life!

[@RaymondUrias]

Hahaha that would be the world's most powerful radio 😂

[@anthonyjit4093]

wow i have the same exacy car 2000 limcoln and im definetly gunna hit my boy up to do this for me

[@johnhampton4602]

That’s the exact factory stereo in mine . 01 MGM . Don’t be like the idiots that cut the HVAC !

[@tonyragans5866]

Great video... I will be doing this soon.

[@SonnyGTA]

Hey man. So I can’t put a ford truck radio because it’s a square and the stock TC radio has that step down. I didn’t realize that.

[@Danielo197]

Welcome back

[@joepadilla7871]

Raymond I have a 2002 Lincoln continental with Cassette tape AM/FM and CD changer on the middle compartment of my armrest The radio looks fantastic would it work on my car

[@RaymondUrias]

Yes it will fit your car. You will need different trim. Check crutchfield for the parts list

[@jamesmcqueen6038]

You said you couldn't get the Double Din out once it is installed. That doesn't sound to good to me. Who do you contact to install these new type radios with GPS on them.

[@RaymondUrias]

@@jamesmcqueen6038 you can't get it out of you don't remove the screws I showed. If you take them off then your perfectly fine

[@mayorhp]

So there's no reason to cut the plastic on the top or air ducts like.older videos? Is that because they were installing CD or DVD double dins? I'd like to install a media receiver like I did in my truck. Alot smaller depth with the media receiver.

[@RaymondUrias]

No reason to ever do that. Back in the day I remember installers cutting up ac vents as well, sad day. Even back then there work arounds

[@mayorhp]

@@RaymondUrias glad to hear that. I have a 1999 Town car with 88k original miles. Cutting up the duct work was the reason I've never out a double din in. After recently installing a double din media receiver in my 2002 f150. With light modifications like this video, it made me revisit the idea of upgrading the town car.

[@scotteric8711]

Done like a professional! What back up camera did you go with? Theres thousands out there, and only a fraction worth buying.

[@RaymondUrias]

NATIKA Backup/Front View Camera,IP69K Waterproof Great Night Vision HD and Super Wide Angle Metal OEM Style Reverse Rear View Backup Camera for Cars Pickup Trucks SUVs RVs Vans (Black) a.co/d/ahFt5er

[@scotteric8711]

​@@RaymondUriasThanks for the reply man! My '99 TC is coming along great. I Might do a saleen supercharger after trickflow heads. I got my car for $900 bc they put a PI intake on NPI car.. Their loss. 😂

[@chrismartin3959]

Great job man awesome

[@ciscohour5884]

But I love my Merle Haggard cassette!

[@RaymondUrias]

Just pour yourself a tall glass of Jack Daniels and listen to his music and you'll instantly feel super depressed

[@codyh.1673]

Mean while im still trying to figure out what wiring harness interface I need..

[@RaymondUrias]

@14:44

[@codyh.1673]

I bought an interface harness for what was advertised as compatible with my year, make, and model but it will not plug into the existing wire nor are the pin even the same. There seems to be something off about my year crown vic.

[@manny8566]

Where have you been? Go to see ya!!!

[@Meangreen94578]

Nice job bro

[@raymondhenson5648]

Oh. Snap!!! Lol

[@bigdaddy6879]

Thanks for that info about the three plug sets. So, when I install my Kenwood double din in my 02, am I gonna lose that subwoofer??

[@RaymondUrias]

You should be fine 😃

[@mosthuggable]

How do i know if i have n amp??...i only hv 1 car plug...radio comes on n No sound...both factory n my new radio

[@RaymondUrias]

All panthers have 2 plugs. Amp will be in the back above spare tire

[@TheSmokaB]

‘96 Towncar premium JBL blown8” sub. Got the bypass kit to go to the trunk, but there is nowhere to plug in the small Jack behind the stock…? Is that where the steering kit plugs?

[@RaymondUrias]

Steering kit is the small jack

[@Blackinterceptor999]

Also, welcome to 2022, the car is now worth more then a dollar...the market price exploded over the last couple years.

[@fitzphillips5370]

Welcome back Ray, how you been? I now have a rav4 2015.

[@RaymondUrias]

That's awesome man, they are very underrated. I have seen a lot of cool things to them

[@fitzphillips5370]

I want to upgrade the radio to android style in the future

[@spitshopmusic7461]

Yo Jared with SpitShop Music. So I should be able to run this exact same set up with all the same parts with my 02 Lincoln Town Car? I love what you did so if I can just do the same I am ecstatic…

[@RaymondUrias]

Yes 2002 will be the same. Enjoy

[@spitshopmusic7461]

@@RaymondUrias Thank you so much. Do you have any suggestions for a cheaper head unit or a way to search for something that will fit because I’m confused because it says this Alpine is 10x8x7 and my hole is only 7.5 wide and 4 1/8 height. Wish you had a Facebook or something so I could ask but I know you don’t. ANY help is appreciated

[@slyfrogman2104]

Great job You have a clip for Mercedes E350

[@TheGdiddy35]

Great video but the only thing i wanted to see you skipped!!! I want to know how the dash kit actually locks in to the dash and you skipped that part.

[@RaymondUrias]

You just push the radio in with the plate on.... It's straight forward. It will clip when it's in

[@TheGdiddy35]

@@RaymondUrias Ok thanks for that and i assume it unlocks with keys of some sort? My install is different i just put a 10.1" touch screen from Eonon in my dash it's just sitting there no problems with it moving but i'd like it to be locked in. Anyway thanks for the video man!

[@RaymondUrias]

@@TheGdiddy35 I would have to pull the dash panel out. I screwed the stinger template directly to the radio

[@donniehopkins8439]

Way too many wires,connectors,and connections could be a nightmare to troubleshoot I’ll stick with an Fm transmitter and play through the phone. To each his own I suppose.

[@greatdaine3951]

If you don’t sauter, what other options do you have? Electrical tape?

[@RaymondUrias]

Tesa tape

[@daveygivens735]

Not sure if I missed it in the video, but can you share the model of the Alpine?

[@RaymondUrias]

There is a link in description

[@myronhensel]

How much would a shop charge to install a new head unit with reverse camera on a town car?

[@RaymondUrias]

Radio - depends on the model you pick Hardware- depends on model radio you pick (safely... camera, relay, wires $95) Install- radio (1.5 hours * $100 hr = $150) Install- Backup camera and relay (1.5 hours * $100hr = $150) So Radio you pick + $395 is where you should plan to pay

[@drgreenedc]

My question about an aftermarket stereo, but in a 2009 Mercedes C300 4-Matic Sport. The problem I had initially was in-between the factory harness and the factory stereo there was a secondary harness. Not really sure what that harness does, but when it was used I was not able to get power to my new Sony AVX-5000. Once I bypassed that intermediate harness I was able to get power and everything worked, or so I thought. What happens now is if my car is left for more than say 4-5 hours, the stereo looses memory. I have tested aux power and it is there, but it seems to go away, weird. I know that most cars take a couple hours to go into deep sleep mode and this is probably what is happening. Since you have the same vehicle I thought you might have an answer to this. Do I need an adapter? Is there a setting in the car I need to change? Any help is appreciated.

[@bryandowling8524]

Why are you putting aftermarket in a Mercedes 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@PlayerWinJay]

I have a 02 grand marquis i love it, im usually good with installs and wiring, but in my old age lol i am too lazy and all this new stuff is way to advance for me, i mean im still in the cd stuff, cd changer is new to me lol. i like the way you set up this car, any chance you could help me with some wiring, or wiring the harnesses and every i need, I have a pocket of money with your name on it ;) or if its something your interested in, can i contact you somehow?

[@RaymondUrias]

Message me [e-mail]

[@whitewolf1063]

But if you want a dvd player such as myself going to have to do a bit of a cut and duct tape.

[@Thebadbeaver9]

You didnt say what the other two wires to the amp connector were for

[@Thebadbeaver9]

Oh never mind, i saw they were just rcas for the amp output. Theyre connected to the headunits subwoofer output right?

[@MrBiggz6600]

I have the same car I have the Cartier addition and it doesn’t have the cd changer

[@RaymondUrias]

That's interesting considering this one is a Cartier edition as well. The wiring is still the same. The plug that I did not use was for the 6-disc CD

[@juliaguignon]

I’ve got an 08 grand Marquis I wanna do this to, any idea if the installation kit will still work?

[@mytrigger5613]

Likewise, I'm wondering what backup camera he opted for- if it really matters

[@Cabron692006]

Question. Where does CMK ship from? I want to buy the display for my C300 but i dont know if its over seas and with all this Coronavirus going on i dont know if they are shipping.

[@RaymondUrias]

I would contact Chris he responds very quickly to emails he lives in Denmark ,he has a warehouse with supply in stock. Just check with him first to make sure the part you're looking for is on hand.

[@LethalBrawler]

Do you disconnect the car battery first???

[@RaymondUrias]

You sound disconnect the negative

[@THERGOMBROWN]

What radio would you recommend for a 2007 mercury grand marquis?

[@RaymondUrias]

This one or even boss floating screen

[@DeiHarper9361]

Hi I have an 01 TC Exec and the "select & reset" buttons are missing from the message center. Do they have any functions? I can see wires through the holes but I have no idea if they function or not. If they do, where can I purchase new or used ones and hook them up?

[@RaymondUrias]

Yes they do they allow you to scroll though the cars menu for MPG, Range, ETC. Check ebay there are out there by the boat load

[@DeiHarper9361]

@@RaymondUrias Great, I recently got a new battery and it changed from miles to empty to mpg...sadly it seems I'm averaging 9.9 mpg "SHIT". Thanks though.

[@DeiHarper9361]

@@RaymondUrias Hi, Ray. Hate to bother you but I couldnt get anything to come up whe I seweched for the select and reset buttons for the message center. If it's no trouble to you could you link me to a site or ebay

[@cupcakes7484]

Hi, where can I purchase one of them stereos and what's the correct spelling of the name of it I'm in the middle of installing a double DIN it was just yesterday in my 1999 Mercury Marquis and I ran into that problem but I do not want to mess with my air conditioning that's far more important than the stereo

[@xxf3aredkillaxx719]

What did you choose ?

[@cupcakes7484]

@@xxf3aredkillaxx719 I and up installing a kedela 7001 reciver from Amazon so far it's doing ok I paid $119.00 for it an I like it

[@2KMDK25]

I swear I wish yu was in North Carolina cause these jokers trippin

[@mmink9336]

Do you think I would be able to do something similar for a 2000 Lincoln continental?

[@RaymondUrias]

Yes very similar. It's not too different

[@mmink9336]

@@RaymondUrias awesome thanks!

[@patricknelson7135]

Hi, was just wondering what the product id is for the dash kit? I can't seem to find one anywhere that would fit my town car like yours did.. I can't order the whole kit from amazon.com as I'm in Canada.

[@RaymondUrias]

Which product are you looking for I'll help you out

[@patricknelson7135]

@@RaymondUrias Thanks! I'm looking for the xScorpion (I believe that's what you called it) dash kit / black bezel to fit around the radio (I also have the ILX-W650)

[@RaymondUrias]

@@patricknelson7135 got you this is the ASIN: B06XBH5VRB

[@favoursflavor]

will this fit in a 2004 grand marquis?

[@RaymondUrias]

Yes, even easier in that car

[@Odessa45]

That kit looks bad - the corners don't match the Lincoln dash.

[@mechatronx4383]

what lincoln is this?

[@RaymondUrias]

Towncar

[@romandrozda8644]

Dear Raymond , please give me the Model Number of the ALPINE Radio. Many thans :-)

[@RaymondUrias]

Links in description 😁

[@newblue2468]

What color do I hook the blue wired to for the amp ?

[@RaymondUrias]

It goes to nothing

[@paulyeazel4668]

It's the twenty first century not the twentieth. The 1900's was the the twentieth.

[@jaywhite1725]

What year is this for?

[@RaymondUrias]

all panther bodies before 2001

[@TPaul524]

Will this fit in a 1997 grand marquis

[@RaymondUrias]

Yes, enjoy it

[@gabescott2704]

@@RaymondUrias does the bracket fit as well?

[@RaymondUrias]

@@gabescott2704 this one fit great, no complaint here

[@gabescott2704]

@@RaymondUrias how long of a USB extension did you use?

[@RaymondUrias]

@@gabescott2704 I ordered an 6.6ft and it was the perfect length

[@pacoboyd4977]

What state are you in? I want to hire you to do mine lol

[@RaymondUrias]

Florida. If your here let me know, I can help you out

[@pacoboyd4977]

@@RaymondUrias I’m in Ga, what part of FL you in ? I can come down

[@RaymondUrias]

@@pacoboyd4977 south Florida, about 1hr both of Miami

[@Blackinterceptor999]

I use 4 nails to pop it out...no need to buy the tool

[@cali8221]

Can sum one plz help me

[@RaymondUrias]

With what?

[@cali8221]

@@RaymondUrias I've been trying to find out what size speakers are in a 2000 mercury grand marquis and does it take a single or double din and what harness do I need ...ive been searching for like 2 days now ..

[@RaymondUrias]

@@cali8221 Grand Marquis is the exact same as this vehicle. You can do a single din or you can do a double din. The choice is yours. This video shows you how to do a double din. For speaker sizes, it depends on which trim you have. I would recommend going to the crutchfield website putting in your car's information and it will give you all the parts and pieces you need

[@Christian-jf4jp]

300$ radio wtf

[@robertvilliard6768]

Your mistaken, my grand marquis has a full double din opening its an 03

[@RaymondUrias]

This is a 2000. They changed the dash in 2001. You don't need to trim

[@robertvilliard6768]

@@RaymondUrias you do gotta trim but the inside is NOT interfered by the a/c

[@ThundaCat]

@@robertvilliard6768 I had gaps on the left and right in my 2002 grand marquis. Did you and if so, howd you fix it.

[@robertvilliard6768]

The Dual radio has a beauty ring that fits around to fill that!

[@vikinglife6316]

Too much cutting must be an easier set up

[@daddiepost]

Found out the secret to Donald Trump's hair yet? 🧐

[@rabokarabekian409]

In 2020, $70,000 paid to style Trump’s hair for television, claimed as expenses.

[@MLBPookie]

This video is long for no reason. You talkin TOOOOOO damn much bro

[@jackieemerson984]

This would have been a good video had you not tried to explain it like an incel.

[@KeyshanRivers-rz4sm]

To much talking

[@snoopfl]

What radio you recommend 04 crown victoria

[@RaymondUrias]

My favorite one thus far is Pioneer DMH-2660NEX

[@whitelavarball]

What kind of radio is this?

[@RaymondUrias]

Alpine mechless

[@whitelavarball]

@@RaymondUrias thank you and sorry I should have read your info before asking but I have a 99 grand marquis and it's a pain in the ass to fit radio

[@RaymondUrias]

@@whitelavarball I talk about this in the video. It's the exact same process, you will need to do minor triming and get a mechless radio. A normal radio will not fit unless you cut your AC duct

[@whitelavarball]

@@RaymondUrias yes I trimmed the piece but the air duct is in the way now so my radio sticks out and honestly I'm afraid to cut the duct I don't wanna mess anything up and hopefully I'll have time to take the dash apart to see what needs done

[@RaymondUrias]

@@whitelavarball just buy a different radio lol You don't want mess with the AC