Well, to me anyway. I took out the stock radio and I am test fitting the new OEM NAV. This box won't let it go back far enough like the stock radio did. I think the back of the stock compensates for this thing.
Once I plug the harness in, it will stick out even further.

I need to know what this is and if it's important. (Airbags or something)

 

i'm not quite sure what i'm looking at here. That tan box in the second pic looks like the ABS box, at least in mine there was one there labeled ABS. The cruise control is in there too somewhere, but both were labeled. Yours could be different too.

 

Rearviewmirror has 2000 Limited, and he said he didn't have this box.
Does that narrow it down some?

 

The first shows where it is in the dash, the second is to show the connections on it, and the third is the upper part of this box.

 

It's about 6" deep. Does anyone know if there is a free online Chiltons or Haynes I can look at?

 

The big ole white box in the middle of the picture?? Looks like Climate Control ducting to me...

Remember, if it has a yellow harness, yellow loom, or yellow connector..thats airbag...DO NOT touch it.

 

I am going to go run some heat and see if the box warms up.

If anyone can confirm, please let me know

Radio = more important than stupid airbags

 

OK. It gets warm with the heat. The first pic shows the slits that the flex tube connects to, and the second pics shows the backside. So I guess it's like a thermostat like on an air conditioner.

 

So, does anyone think I can crush it down a little with a piece of metal and some screws? Like a strap.

Throw out some ideas if ya have any. This was unexpected to say the least.

 

Take a Dremel and relief it. Then slather on a few layers of duct tape...

Just kidding. I'm wondering if I'll find the same mystery container behind my radio. Then again, it may be a LTD-specific item with the auto CC.

Andreas

 

Here's what you're looking at:

White: CC ducting and control module. White plastic is the cover.
Tan: Power antenna relay. Don't disconnect or the radio won't work.
Silver: OEM amp.
Yellow (under everything): Airbag control module & impact sensor: DON'T TOUCH!!!

I wouldn't crush anything behind the panel or you risk lots of damage to the CC system that'll be expensive to fix.

The OEM Nav systems fit better in the SR5's since they don't have the CC system and more room in back there.

 

Or Pre-2002 LTD's... Mine has Climate Controls but does not have that white box behind the radio. (2000 LTD)

 

git out yer torch and heat that thing up, then just shove it in so your nav system will fit.

 

It fit. I just shoved it in and tightened the screws down to pull it in.