Technical diagram of radio removal holes from a 1989 TSB

TSB 89-05-10 '89 Radio Removal Holes

AFFECTED VEHICLES:
LIGHT TRUCK: built after 11/15/88
1989 AEROSTAR, ECONOLINE, F-150, F-250, F-350

ISSUE: A new round corner radio bezel with holes for a radio removal tool has replaced the square corner radio bezel, Figure 1. The holes in the radio bezel that are normally used to insert a radio removal tool are non-functional. The radios do not have spring clips to hold them in place. The radios continue to use conventional brackets for installation.

ACTION: If service is required, refer to the appropriate Car or Truck Shop Manual, Section 35-10 for removal and installation details.

NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REMOVE THE RADIO USING A RADIO REMOVAL TOOL. THE HOLES IN THE RADIO BEZEL ARE NON-FUNCTIONAL.

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Owner caption March 2007 · Photo 1491 of 5000