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Car Radio / Stereo Installation - How To |
So, you want to upgrade the radio / stereo in your car? Well, you'd
be well advised to shop around, because there's a lot of
variation in the market place.
Radio / Stereo Install Difficulty Level
This can vary depending on your
vehicle and how complex the dash components are connected together. Take your time, don't grab and yank! There are clips, screws and other various ways that dashes are held together.
Installation Time
The
average time to install a radio / stereo is 1/2-2 hours. This of course will vary depending on the complexity of the dash components.
Be Safe
A radio / stereo install can be quite safe with the proper tools.
Take your time! improper installation can be harmful to you and your car. Always use wire harnesses when possible,
improper wire probing can trigger a vehicle's airbag system. Parts of the dash can have sharp edges that will easily cut you if your not careful.
Installation parts needed:
Radio / Stereo
installation kit
The radio / stereo installation kit mounts the new
radio into the existing opening in your dash.
Wiring Harnesses
Your aftermarket radio / stereo wire harness will wire color for color to the installation kit wire harness. The radio / stereo install kit harness
will plug into the existing radio harness in your car
Antenna adapter
If needed the antenna adapter will connect the factory antenna adapter and your aftermarket radio / stereo.
Tools Needed for Radio / Stereo Install
Flathead and Phillips Screwdrivers
Standard and Metric Sockets
Flashlight
Electrical Tape
Ford / Mazda Radio Removal Keys, if vehicle is Ford or Mazda
Wire Cutters
Wire Crimpers
Remember to have fun! Your installing your radio / stereo yourself, not paying to much for someone else to do it for you. Don't force anything, if something doesn't want to fit right take a break, read the instructions and try again.
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