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There are several reasons why you would want a car audio installation. For starters, your old car stereo might just not cut it for you anymore or you want that new car stereo look and sound. Whatever the reason, it’s good to know you can perform a car audio installation yourself. There are a few long steps but with this practical guide and tips, you can get it done.
Tips to begin.
When changing any part of a car, it’s necessary to remember that all cars are different and new parts are too. Hence before installing a new car stereo, be sure to read the manufacturer’s instructions.
Next, set the parking brake and remove the negative cable from the car battery. This is a vital precaution to prevent short-circuiting the car’s electrical system which could harm you and start a fire.
Tools you need
There is nothing complicated about the set of tools you need for this car stereo installation. You would need some screwdrivers, wrench or socket set, wire strippers, electrical tape, and a panel remover tool.
The steps
Unscrew any screws or bolts holding the old car stereo in. Do this carefully. Then, pry the plastic trim off gently. If the trim of your car stereo is in bits and pieces work patiently and remove them. The factory car stereo will be mounted in one of the following ways, bolted to the dash with brackets, secured by spring clips, or mounted to a rail system within the dash.
If yours is mounted with spring clips, use DIN tools to remove the spring clips. For the stereo bolted in place, removing the trim would make the screws that bolt the stereo in place visible. If your stereo is attached to a rail system, you can slide it off the rail after removing bolts or spring clips.
Gently pull out the radio and you will find a bunch of wiring behind. Take a picture of this with your phone for reference purposes. Disconnect the wires by first unplugging the antenna wire, and then the wire harness connectors. With this done, it’s time for your new car audio installation.
This is where that picture comes in handy. Match the wires of the new car stereo’s harnesses to those of the car harnesses. If your car doesn’t use wire harnesses, then you will need to connect manually. To do this, use the wiring diagram that came with the new stereo. After connecting the wires, you can either crimp or solder. Crimping wires is faster, and it uses a crimp connector. Soldering is more durable, professional, and provides an efficient connection. When the harnesses or manual connections are done, connect every last single wire.
Turn on the power to test your installing and ensure everything is working properly. After confirming turn off the power and slide the stereo in until you hear a click. Put all the screws back and restore the plastic trim. Try the stereo again.
When your car is more complex.
Of course, if you can’t do this yourself you can reach out to our experienced and expert technicians here at Top Edge.
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