How Do You Install A Car Stereo?
If you’re on a tight budget but want a better sounding system in your car, install a stereo yourself! Installing a new radio or CD player in your car is simple for anyone with any experience wiring. This guide explains how to install a new head unit into the dash of your car. Prepare for the Job Step 1 Purchase a new stereo. Make sure to get one that will fit properly into the slot for your old one. Additionally, when buying a new car stereo you may be able to get a wiring harness that is specific to both your car’s make and model AND the new stereo. Buy one of these if you can because it will make the wiring a snap, literally! Step 2 Collect these tools and materials: screwdrivers, wire strippers, wire cutters and electrical tape. Step 3 You will also need a guide to removing the dash panel of your car that shows how to properly remove your old radio. Removing the Old Stereo Step 1 Disconnect the ground (negative) cable from your battery. NEVER work on the electrical system of your ca
• Look at your vehicle. Many modern vehicles are being equipped with premium audio systems that are not easily replaced, if your radio or door panel has a logo on it (BOSE, JBL, Harmon, Infinity), you probably have a premium audio system. If your vehicle has a factory “premium” audio system, stop now and go pay a qualified professional to replace it. • Buy a radio. Be sure that you purchase a radio that will fit in your car (some retailers tell you on the website if a deck will fit). Buy a wiring harness and a radio mounting kit. Buy the antenna adaptor. GM vehicles, some European vehicles, and older Nissans (pre-95-96) require an antenna adapter. • Make sure you purchased all the install parts that are necessary (dash kit, vehicle wiring harness, antenna adapter). • Make sure you have all the tools necessary to remove the factory radio, with most vehicles you will only need some screw drivers and a small metric socket set, but some Fords, and most European vehicles need special tools
