DAB Radio Retrofit

The Ford Focus has been Britain's best-selling new car every year since 1999, and the second generation model (on sale since the end of 2004) has just strengthened its position.
For more information, visit the Mk2 Focus forum on TalkFord.com, the definitive resource site covering all Fords from the present day to the 1970's.

Courtesy of TalkFord.com
Author:	Blob
Ford Model:	Focus Mk2
Estimated Cost:	£100 (+Head Unit)
Difficulty?	Easy
How long does this take?	1 hour Approx

Thanks to Rob in the Parts Department @ Haynes of Maidstone for his patience and help with this!

Here are a list of the parts used to retro-fit a Sony DAB radio into a 2007 Focus TDCI:

Part Number	Description	Quantity	List Price	VAT	Total
1468937	Panel Assy - Radio/Heater Control Surround in Silver	1	£25.36	£4.44	£29.80
1545793	Cable Assy - Aerial to A pillar connection	1	£19.76	£3.46	£23.22
1682844	Cable Extension - With DAB and FM aerial plug - to Radio	1	£18.77	£3.28	£22.05
1559265	Rod Assy - Aerial mast	1	£9.80	£1.72	£11.52
1559268	Aerial Base	1	£10.37	£1.81	£12.18

Remove the original unit

You will need the removal keys (available from many internet sources)

Note - Flat edge of tool pointing to outside of unit

Once the radio is out; you will need to remove the surround which is held in with two Torx screws and clipped to the heater controls and clipped on each side under the heater controls

Replace Roof Aerial

Carefully remove the cover from the interior light and then bend back the metal release clip to allow it to drop down. It is worth removing the Sunvisor(driver side) and the Sunglasses holder to allow the roof lining to drop for ease of access when changing the cable

Above the interior light you will find the fixing for the aerial

Remove the Torx screw from the centre of the cable and remove the aerial from the roof

Remove the plastic "A" pillar trim to expose the aerial cable. Using a wire coat hanger, feed the cable through to the O/S A pillar and follow it down reusing the original clips to the join.

I left the original cable in place so I can remove the DAB when we sell the car

Prise the trim away from the "A" pillar to expose the cable.

Fit the new aerial base and mast (8mm socket required).

Remove the Clocks

Remove the top part of the steering column cownling by pulling up from directly behind the steering wheel then pull it towards you. The part that is directly by the clocks needs to be pulled back towards the driver to release it and expose the retaining screws.

Cowling raised up

Remove the two screws holding the clocks in place. VERY carefully prise the top of the clocks down and towards you. They are held in by two screws at the bottom and three large "wedges" at the top.

Note the wedges

You will now be able to easily route the aerial cable through to the radio and connect it at the "A" pillar. It may help to remove the lower section of dashbaord on the drivers side to feed the cable up. If this is the case, it is held in by a single screw by the OBDII socket and then a sharp tug forwards will release it.

OBDII socket

Connect the head unit to the aerial

Radio to "A" Pillar cable

Connect this cable to the two ports on the back of the radio. Obviously it is now connected all the way to the aerial mast.

Fit the new head unit

Connect and test your radio, ensuring that you can listen to DAB stations.

Once successful, screw the new unit into the dashboard and clip the new trim around it. Put everything else back together and enjoy.

Absolute 80's music tuned in!!!