n this guide, I will explain how to remove the standard stereo from a Ford Mondeo MK4. The stereo below is the base stereo, but there are different options available (Sony and Satellite Navigation upgrades). Fitting / removal for listed stereos all have the same procedures, and all connectors across the range are exactly the same (Quadlock). This type of stereo is fitted to all Mondeo’s built from 2007 till present.
Standard Stereo & Car
Recommended Tools*
- Bojo Tools (http://www.bojotoolseurope.com/)
- Flat Head + Philips Head Screw Drivers (Halfords)
- Mini Socket Set (Halfords)
- Torx / Star Allen Keys (Halfords)
*Note above are general tools you should have when doing this type of job, but you may not need them, see tutorial for exact tools needed
Information
- The standard stereo will need a code when connecting back up
- If you are changing to a new stereo, you will require a PC2-84-4
(not required if keeping stalk controls) - If you would like to keep steering wheel controls, you will require a PC99-x50 (plus PC99 Patch Lead)
- If you are fitting a Hands Free Kit (Parrot/Motorola) you will require a SOT-092
- You will need to find an ignition
Steps
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First start by removing the gear gaiter. This can be done by hand by pushing the plastic holding the leather gaiter inwards and pulling upwards (pushing the clips inward from under the silver lip in the picture)
Once un-hooked, lift the gear gaiter all the way up so its out of the way for the next step
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Next we will need to pull the silver trim up towards the roof of the car (this is just held in with metal push clips)
You will need your Bojo tool (or similar plastic trim removal tool). Starting to the left of the cup holder, prise the trim tool between the plastic trim and the dash panel, and push the tool towards the front of the car. Once you have it started with the tool, you’ll be able to grab it with your hands. Once you get towards the ash tray, pull the trim towards the rear of the car, to release two pop clips that are found each side of the ash tray.
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Once you have removed the bottom plastic trim (this will now just lift out, don’t forget to feed the gear gaitor through the hole), you will notice two torx / star screws holding the bottom of the fascia in place.
Remove these and proceed to the next step DO NOT TRY TO PULL THE FASCIA OFF YET, AS THERE ARE MORE SCREWS HOLDING IT IN |
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There are now two plastic trims each side of the stereo that need removing. Using your trim tool, prise the plastic trim off (held in with plastic clips)
On some models, the trim closest the steering wheel contains a starter button. The trim is held in the same way, but be careful not to damage any of the wires that connect to the button. Once you have the trims off, you’ll see two torx / star screws under each panel, these need to be undone, then the whole trim should just pull off towards you.
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Once you have removed the fascia (there are buttons on the top of the fascia which need to be un-plugged), you will find 4 torx screws holding the stereo in place.
The stereo will now simply slide out. If you are fitting a device that requires an ignition, you will need to find an ignition from the fuse box. Now there are two options for this… 2. Tap into a wire that has an ignition supply going through it (the second option is harder to do, and requires a bit more time) |
Hi James,
Very informative guide, would i be able to swap my Ford 6000CD unit in my MK4 09 Mondeo for the Sony 6000CDC?
Also is there any connections mod req’d
Thanks.
Hi James thanks for the information on the MK4 radio removal.Please I would like to ask you further question:
My version is of Ford galaxy 2007/08 model with sat nav dvd, which seem to have both the sat nav radio, and the A/C attached or inseperatable . Can I remove the sat nav radio without affecting the A/C ,’cos I would love to replace the entire sat nav radio system?.Please do shed more light on this.
Hi James,thanks for the clue on how to remove MK4 radio,but I still have some question to ask and if you don’t mind try and reply…
My version is such that the A/C and the radio seem attached … is it possible to remove the radio from the dash without affecting the A/C.I would love to replace the mk4 sat nav radio with any other sound system ,is that possible please help ?.
Brilliant instructions many thanks it made my life a lot easier. I do have a question you may be able to help with though. After changing my head unit the problem turned out to be a blown rear speaker! I have been offered 2 x front speakers from a MK4 Mondeo are they the same size etc as the rear?
Can this guide be used for the MK4.5? (mondeo from 2011). There is no trim around the ash tray and the two plastic trims on each side of the stereo are not just small trims but goes all the way down.
But maybe the clips are located the same places as in the 2007-model?
Hi Hvalen, yes the guide can still be used, as the removal process is very similar
Thanks for this guide. My wife went over a pothole and managed to kill the GPS (kept reading no satellites). I bought radio removal keys to get the touchscreen nav unit out and check the connections, then realised with the 4 keys stuck in the radio that it wouldn’t come out as easily as that.
This guide completely saved my bacon and made sure I yanked and prodded at the right things to get the radio out. Plus, it turns out the wire just needed disconnected and reconnected – so everything is back to normal. Absolutely could not have done it without this – so cheers for taking the time to put this up.
Excellent guide, it helped massively! Thank you very much!
Many thanks. It only took me an hour to do what I needed to do however, without your help I think I might never of achieved it. Cheers.
No problem, what I put these guides up here for
Hello, there just a quick question, how to replace rear door speakers??many thanks
To replace the rear door speaker, you must remove the rear door card, this is held in by a few bolts/screws, the rest is held on with “pop clips”.
The bolts are under the plastic trim behind the grab handle, and another screw behind the plastic trim of the door handle.
Once you have removed these, the rest of the door card is held on with pop clips that just come off when you pull them.
Helped me out loads a bjg thanks
Perfect, Thank You
Very clear instructions – thank you !