Looking for easy tips on how to remove your car stereo? Then look no further! Whether it’s Double DIN or Single DIN, you can do it in just 5 easy steps. If you want to know more, then you should read this article.
For car owners who need to remove their factory stereo for replacement or repair, there are a few steps to follow. The standard DIN size is 2 inches by 7 inches and is commonly found in cars, SUVs, and trucks. Larger cars and luxury cars have a stereo twice the size of standard cars, this is called double DIN. If you don’t know how to remove your double DIN, you can hire a car audio technician to do the job for you.
Before you begin, here are the things you’ll need:
1 screwdriver
2. Trim panel removal tool
3. Pliers or adjustable wrench
Here are the instructions:
1. To access the battery terminals, lift the hood of your car. Using an adjustable wrench, loosen the bolt that holds the cable to the negative terminal. Remove the battery cable and put it in a safe place. Get in your car.
2. Remove dash panels. You can do this by following the instructions found in your car manual.
3. Remove the screws and bolts from the corners of the double DIN head unit with the Phillips head screwdriver or socket and driver. There are some cars that need some specialized removal tools. For those car brands that like Mazda, Audi, and Ford, use the tools in the slots on the face of the unit. Pull the unit out of the base enough to reach the wire antenna and wiring attached to the back of the stereo unit.
4. Remove the cables that are connected to the outlets on the back of the unit. Wiring harnesses may have release mechanisms that must be activated before disconnecting the wires. Consult the repair manual for specific instructions before removing the cable connectors from the outlets on the rear panel of the unit.
5. Disconnect the antenna cable from the socket on the lower left corner of the rear panel of the stereo. Set the panel aside in a safe place.
Here are the 5 easy steps on how to remove a double din or car stereo. If you are not sure how to do it, you can hire someone or ask your friend for help. Good luck!