Do you have a broken car radio or do you want to replace it with a more modern version? First of all, you must dismantle the old radio. It is not difficult to perform this manipulation if you have such a practice. If you do not have this experience, you can damage not only the front console, but also the interior trim. Dismantling and installation of the radio in a specialized center guarantees you the quality of the work carried out.
Instructions
Step 1
Decide whether you can independently remove the radio tape recorder from the car or if you still need the help of a qualified technician from a service center. Removing the radio is a complex and delicate process. If you have not done this practice before, you should not risk it now, repairing the trim will cost you much more than removing the car radio.
Step 2
Purchase special car keys. Each brand of car has its own individual keys. Typically, a set of such keys is included with a new car along with other components. Select the tool based on the fasteners for your radio. For example, if you dismantle the radio tape recorder in Audi and Volkswagen cars, then keys with a long base and a loop at the end are suitable for you. Be sure to disconnect the negative cable from the battery before starting work.
Step 3
Stop the car and carry out all the manipulations with the engine off. Each car brand has its own specific place for an audio system. Find out where in the car there is a special metal or plastic casing in which the radio tape recorder is placed. When dismantling the radio, it is important to observe accuracy and accuracy in actions so as not to damage the electrical wiring. Take into account the fact that in some cars there is a special mount for the car radio in the form of a metal slide. If they are installed, you need to wring out the special fasteners and continue to dismantle the radio.
Step 4
Remove the radio from the casing and carefully disconnect all connectors from the power supply. Unscrew all contacts and terminals from the radio using a set of special tools. Pull the plugs out of the connectors very carefully so as not to damage them. Now you can repair the radio or install a new, more modern version of it.
