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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1987TEMPO AWD L4-140 2.3L HSCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTRADIO, STEREO, AND COMPACT DISCRADIO/STEREOSERVICE AND REPAIR
1987 Ford Tempo AWD L4-140 2.3L HSC
Radio/Stereo: Service and Repair
1987 Ford Tempo AWD L4-140 2.3L HSCSECTION Service and Repair
EXCEPT 1982---83
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove radio knobs and instrument panel center trim panel.
3. Remove radio mounting plate screws, then pull radio outward to disengage lower rear support bracket.
4. Disconnect antenna and speaker leads from radio, then remove radio.
5. Remove nuts and washers from radio control shafts. Remove mounting plate.
6. Remove rear support retaining nut and support.
7. Reverse procedure to install.
1. Disconnect battery ground cable.
2. Remove radio knobs and instrument panel center trim panel.
3. Remove radio mounting plate screws, then pull radio outward to disengage lower rear support bracket.
4. Disconnect antenna and speaker leads from radio, then remove radio.
5. Remove nuts and washers from radio control shafts. Remove mounting plate.
6. Remove rear support retaining nut and support.
7. Reverse procedure to install.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.