Car stereo installation basics: 1. How to remove the factory stereo 2. How to wire the new receiver - what you need to know to connect it right 3. How to install the new car stereo Please read over these guidelines before beginning the installation ·Get Your Toolbox You will need a few tools to get the job done. A couple of screwdrivers and a wrench or socket set for the battery cable are most common. You will also need some wire strippers, electrical tape, and a way to make wiring connections.
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·Removing the factory stereo Before you begin, start by setting the parking brake and removing the negative cable from the car battery to prevent accidentally short circuiting something.
·Removing a spring-chip mounted radio If the stereo is held in by spring clips, you'll need a pair of DIN tools. Insert the DIN tools into the holes on either side of the unit until you hear a click. The tools serve to release the spring clips and also hook onto the sides of the stereo so that you can pull it out easily. Spread the tools apart slightly then pull the stereo out of the dash.
·Removing a stereo that's bolted in place Accessing the stereo requires the removal of one or more trim panels from the dash. You may have to (carefully) pry the plastic trim away from the dash (which is often secured by hidden pressure clips), or locate and remove bolts to disassemble other pieces of panel. Once you have gained access to the factory stereo, you should be able to see screws that secure the radio to the dash. Remove the screws and pull the stereo from the dash.
·Removing a stereo attached to a rail system Some vehicle manufacturers mount the factory radio to a guide rail inside the dash. Once the spring clips or bolts are removed, you can slide the radio off of the rail. Because this rail can sometimes interfere with the chassis of a new radio, it may have to be removed too. Something to keep in mind: once this is done, you often cannot reinstall the factory radio.
·How to wire a car stereo 1） The wiring attached to the package is a bare wiring harness, and you need to wire it yourself. You need to identify each of the stereo wires of the car and connect them to the corresponding wires of the new stereo. Please search for the wiring harness interface suitable for your vehicle model on google, which will make it easier to replace the car stereo.
·Options for connecting the wires You’ll need to fasten bare wires together. Please avoid only taping the wires together — eventually the tape will dry out and fall off, exposing the wires and making it only a matter of time before something shorts out. Here are the options that will give you secure, lasting connections: Soldering creates a permanent, professional connection that ensures maximum current transfer.
Power wires Usually, it is best to make all of the new stereo's wiring connections via the wiring harness （Please search the the wiring harness interface suitable for your vehicle model on google.) But if you have to make a direct power connection, you'll need to know the difference between "switched" and "constant" power: A switched power source is only on when the ignition is keyed.
Speaker wires Car stereos have eight wires for the traditional 4-speaker system – a positive wire and a negative wire for the front left, front right, rear left, and rear right speakers. Depending on the wiring configuration in your vehicle and the wiring harness adapter we offer, some of these may not be used. Ground wire A good ground connection is vital for proper stereo performance and to eliminate unwanted noise.
·Mounting the stereo in the dash If the original stereo was bolted into the dash, you might need to remove the mounting brackets from the sides of it and attach them to the sides of your new stereo. More likely, you will need a mounting kit to install the stereo. If a mounting kit is required, follow the instructions included with the kit.
mounting sleeve (if included) into the kit. Secure the metal sleeve by using a screwdriver to bend the sleeve's metal tabs into place. In other cases, you attach the mounting kit to the new stereo first, then secure both in the dash with screws.
the stereo is wired and working properly, finish securing it in the dash and reinstall any pieces of dash trim panel that you removed. ·What about modifications? In some vehicles, you might have to make modifications to the dash opening or the area inside (what we refer to as the “dash substructure”) in order to install a new stereo. If you are not sure, please tell us the model of your car in advance and we will provide professional services.
