Periodically, any motorist comes to solving to improve the sound of a regular audio system. And one of the steps in the realization of the conceived is the replacement of a regular radio for anything more modern. And then the question arises - how to replace? The easiest way to go to the service, but you can do all this independently by using several simple recommendations.
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Choosing a radio tape recorder, you should pay attention to the presence of a special ISO standard adapter. The fact is that in various radio tape recorders there may be different types of connectors and terminals for connecting power systems, control and acoustic systems. And in the car, the wiring is made according to the ISO standard. So to connect to it, we need this adapter. If it is not in the kit, then you need to buy separately. But it is exactly the one that comes to your model of the radio.
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Dismantling the old and installing a new radio is performed when the ignition is turned off and the removed minus battery terminal. To dismantle the old radio tape recorder, the original keys that walked with it will be required. It is necessary to remove the front panel, a decorative frame and insert native keys to the guide locks. After that, with the effort to press the keys until it stops and pulling on yourself. Locks are unlocked and a radio tape recorder will come out with the keys. Turn off ISO connector, antenna wire, service wires and remove the radio along with the wiring harness.
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Before installing, it is required to dismantle the mounting frame from the old radio. It is usually fixed in the car dashboard by extending the mounting petals. In some models of cars, the mounting frame can be additionally fixed by self-draws. Gently delete it.
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We prepare a new radio tape recorder to the installation, remove the mounting frame from it and connect an ISO adapter. We mont into the dashboard a new mounting frame in the image and likeness of the old. We remove the wiring harness in it and connect it to the ISO adapter. Do not forget to connect an antenna cable and additional wires if they are. All switching make strictly according to the instructions for your radio.
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We produce check connection. To do this, insert the radio to the frame not to the end, not allowing you to work locks. Connect the battery and turn the ignition. Turning on the radio, check it in all modes: CD, radio, USB (if any). With proper installation, everything works flawlessly, installation can be completed. Turn off the ignition and click insert the radio button to the mounting frame. After the locks are triggered, we set the decorative frame and the front panel. All, installation is over.
We hope that these simple recommendations will help you independently, without any difficulty, replace the old radio tape recorder to more modern. Let the sound pleases you!