My factory stereo wont come out of mt 91 Tempo. I have the ford radio removal kit (the U shaped tools). Its completely stuck and wont budge. It doesn't even feel like there's anything holding the radio on the sides that the tool goes into.

There are many strange shaped tools in the complete kit for radio removal - if the U-shaped tools are the correct ones for your radio, removal should be straightforward.

The U-shaped tools have a notch machined into the end of each leg and it is necessary to push the tool into the holes until they click into place; the notches are then fully engaged and the retainers have been disengaged from the radio mounting sleeve.

It is sometimes necessary to give the tool a bit of a wriggle during the engagement process. Once fully engaged the tools are used to withdraw the radio, though it is usually necessary to apply a little outward force to the tools to increase the disengagement of the retainers and to increase the "grip" the tools have in the radio...

Once you have taken all the bolts out of the cv mount, it should slide out.

You will need special tools they look like miniature horse shoes usually walmart carries them something like $10.00 you can use small screw drivers but going that route your just going to create unwanted costly damages to your cosmetic and internal interior of your vehicle .These are called Ford removal tool model DT-1F hear is a quick link for you to view.WWW.SCOSCHE.COM okay good luck and all the best merry Christmas.

U will need to go to the Ford dealer and buy the special tool kit (about $5) that lets u remove the radio from the dash, the two little tools release the spring clips on the sides of the radio that retain it in the dash, I also think that u can get these tools at any NAPA auto parts store.

there are 4 holes in the face of the unit,2 on each side,an inch or so apart.use two stiff wires bent into a U shape or an inexpensive pair of OEM RADIO REMOVAL TOOLS.push tools into holes to release retaining clips,pull tools outward and slide radio out.

here is the radio's wire color diagram, u should be able to fix the problem with this info.Fuse box is on drivers side under the dash.
1991 Ford Tempo Car Radio Wiring Guide
Car Radio Battery Constant 12v+ Wire: Green/Yellow
Car Radio Accessory Switched 12v+ Wire: Yellow/Black
Car Radio Ground Wire: Red or Black
Car Radio Illumination Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Dimmer Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Antenna Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amp Trigger Wire: N/A
Car Stereo Amplifier Location: N/A
Car Audio Front Speakers Size: 6 1/2′
Car Audio Front Speakers Location: Doors
Left Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): Orange/Green
Left Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Black/White
Right Front Speaker Positive Wire (+): White/Green
Right Front Speaker Negative Wire (-): Black/White
Car Audio Rear Speakers Size: 5′ x 7′
Car Audio Rear Speakers Location: Rear Deck
Left Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Pink/Green
Left Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Pink/Blue
Right Rear Speaker Positive Wire (+): Pink/Blue
Right Rear Speaker Negative Wire (-): Green/Orange

until u get the hang of it the spring release tools are hard to use, but once u see what makes the spring locks release they are easy the next time. GOOD JOB!!!!

Must have special U-shaped tool to release latch on both sides of radio. Tools are sold in sets as it requires one on both sides of radio. Insert tool about a half inch and the slightly push towards outside of stereo to remove. A little tricky for first timers

You will need to make a special tool. On each side of the radio is two holes, one on top of the other. Here is a picture.


You will need to use a coat hanger and cut it into two 6 in pieces. Bend each piece into a U shape as the picture shows. Insert the u-shaped tool into the holes. Use a small flat head screw driver and lightly pry the radio out. Your radio should be able to slide out at this point. I hope this is helpful.

Assuming it's a Ford radio, you'll see 4 small holes on the radio front panel, 2 on each side. A pair of "U" shaped tools (buy them at almost any parts store) go into these holes, then pry outward to release the radio. I've made the tools myself by bending some stiff wire (a coat hanger works).