Installing a new stereo dock in your Ford Taurus will be carried out with little previous audio experience. The first step in the process is to ensure the Taurus’ stereo dock is prepared for the brand new unit. Take away the manufacturing facility deck using Ford DIN removing keys. Disconnect the stereo wiring from the again of the deck so it may be linked via the wiring harness adapter to the brand new stereo. Before disconnecting the stereo (or another electrically related element) detach the damaging battery cable from the Ford’s unfavorable battery terminal to keep away from shock and harm to the vehicle’s electrical system.
Ford Taurus stereo dock Installation Instructions
1. Place the aftermarket stereo set up kit sleeve into the Taurus’ stereo mounting dock. Push the sleeve into the dock till the ahead edge is recessed contained in the dock.
2. Use a screwdriver or different flat device to bend the steel tabs of the sleeve. The tabs fold outward to secure the sleeve into the dock.
3. Pull the stereo wiring and antenna cable from the again of the Ford’s stereo dock.
4. Plug the plastic stereo wiring binders into the corresponding lead connectors of the wiring harness adapter.
5. Insert the harness adapter lead connectors into the outlets on the rear panel of the brand new deck. The connectors will solely match into the right retailers positioned on the left facet of the stereo’s rear panel.
6. Plug the black antenna cable into the outlet on the best side of the stereo’s again panel.
7. Slide the brand new deck into the sleeve. Push the unit into the dock until the front face of the stereo is degree with the trim of the Taurus’ stereo dock.
8. Change the grounding cable (or negative battery cable) across the Ford battery’s unfavorable terminal lead post. Tighten the cable’s clamp to the publish with the wrench. Shut the hood.