Kall

Can someone please run me through how to remove the factory head unit as I am hopeless with car audio, installing the new one shouldn't be a problem. Also what is the standard size for the rear speakers? Can I drop a couple of 6 x 9's in okay or am I gonna have to do a bit of cutting?

Troutman

Regarding the second question, the standard speakers are 6". I just put replacement 6" speakers in myself, but others have cut the parcel shelf to fit 6x9s (a roadworthy issue), mounted the speakers below the speaker holes facing upwards, or used spacers and mounted them above the parcel shelf.

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1989 Ford Fairmont Ghia turbo/GL replica (underway)
1994 Eunos 800M
1990 Ford Laser S

Kall

How do the spacers work, will it be expensive?

Troutman

It's easy and inexpensive. After a big search the best pic I could find was this:

http://www.eafalcon.com/pictures/mee...meet4_0301.jpg

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Jack Travis, E-Series Acting President

1989 Ford Fairmont Ghia turbo/GL replica (underway)
1994 Eunos 800M
1990 Ford Laser S

Kall

Thanks, most car audio places sell these?

ViGiLaNtE

Mate

DO NOT CUT THE PARCEL SHELF. It weakens the rear of the car, according to traffic regualtions. I fitted nice 6x9 pods/spacers in mine and havent touched the metal. Check pix below. All automotive stores should be able to help you out.

http://discussions.fordforums.com/sh...threadid=29063

As for the head unit, most EA-ED falcs came out with factory Pioneer gear. The head unit has some brackets on the side of it that you will need to use again with your new unit. I bought a new Pioneer unit, and used these brackets, bought an adapter wiring loom so I didnt have to cut the original plug, and everything fits like factory. Two screws hold the front facia on at the top ( under the vents) then 2 (security) bolts are holding the stereo in. Get a Torx set for future use to get these out. I then used 2 more security screws to hold the facia in after installing the new system. Cant be too careful these days. Its quite easy, but if your not certain, get someone who is.

ViGiLaNtE

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