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the pre facelift did have those 3 differents parts in the dash compared to the facelift version which is one big unit. As for the difference between the pre facelift and facelift are new front and back light, better interior built quality and redesign dashboard and more extra included in the facelift version. Also those colour dash are only available on facelift version and they suppose to match un car interior ex: blue seat= blue dash, red seats= red dash and leatner seat= grey dash but think there two available with full leather

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the pre facelift did have those 3 differents parts in the dash compared to the facelift version which is one big unit. As for the difference between the pre facelift and facelift are new front and back light, better interior built quality and redesign dashboard and more extra included in the facelift version. Also those colour dash are only available on facelift version and they suppose to match un car interior ex: blue seat= blue dash, red seats= red dash and leatner seat= grey dash but think there two available with full leather

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Ok, I guess what Im trying to say is can you remove that 3 part stereo and put my normal sized sony one in its place? I know the other bigger ones can be taken out and you can get blanking plates to fill any gaps.

I'v even seen some pics of owners on here that have done it, but I just dont think that 3 part one will come out?

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Thanks Lisa,

When you standard pre-facelift, is that the wierd 3 part one that Im on about?

So I take it that its not just as simple as putting the 'prongs' in and sliding the unit out, it looks like part of the dash needs to come out as well, is that correct? Would Ford be able to do itas I wouldnt be confident doing that?

Rich

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I have a facelift st and that stereo is just putting the keys in,sliding the unit out then sorting out the new one. I have changed mine to an Alpine one (well i say i but i suppose it was technically my brother that did it whilst i supervised )

From what ive read on here and the pics ive seen, it does appear that you have to take your dash apart! If you wanted this doing (and didnt fancy doing it yourself) i'd recommend a specialist audio fitting place instead of Ford. It would probably be cheaper and you'd get better service!! I'll have a dig around and find any posts from people who have changed the standard unit in the pre-facelift.

There are a few improvements in the facelift st above the prefacelift though. Trip computer probably bein the best change (i think im right in thinkin that it wasnt on the pre-facelight but if im wrong im sure someone will correct me!).

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When you say standard pre-facelift, is that the wierd 3 part one that Im on about?

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Thanks Lisa,

When you say standard pre-facelift, is that the wierd 3 part one that Im on about?

So I take it that its not just as simple as putting the 'prongs' in and sliding the unit out, it looks like part of the dash needs to come out as well, is that correct? Would Ford be able to do itas I wouldnt be confident doing that?

Rich

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I'm sure ford could do it but its probably going to cost u abit and also maybe they doing it only if u buy a new unit from them otherwise to a special ice shop I'm sure they be able to help u

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Hmmm, sounds like its going to be quite a task, and cost a bit of money. It's something that would either make me buy an ST or not as I have a top range Sony Bluetooth unit and I'd really like this in it.

The garage where this ST is have just rang me back and said that there are 4 holes by the stereo so you can just slide it out, I now suspect they arnt telling the whole tructh! (i've looked at pics and I dont see any holes!)

If it can be removed easily then Im going to put a deposit on it and buy it!

Why do Ford have to put a daft shaped stereo in there knowing that owners might like to remove it?

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Is it a defo a pre-facelift youre looking at?

The facelift model does have 4 slots on the stereo for you to put keys in to remove it.

Easiest way to tell the difference between models is by their lights. The facelift has 'frog eye' headlights (kinda like a nipple )

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Lisa, its on an 05 plate, that any good?

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