You’re sick and tired of listening to cassettes and only having the capability to enjoy the radio, while your phone is filled with your preferred music but you don’t have a 3.5mm or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t enjoy your car trips to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve posted this content to help you, because now you’re going to learn about how to install a car radio on your Mercedes Classe E. To get this done, first we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Mercedes Classe E and to finish, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Mercedes Classe E: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Mercedes Classe E, there is one imperative step, take away the audio set you currently have on your car. There are two cases, either you have an original headunit, or you have an universal set. Before you start dismantling, always make sure to remove the negative cable from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is achieved, here are the two options dependent on the stereo that equips your Mercedes Classe E:
- Original car radio:
In cases like this, you’ll have to be patient, in general, the simple usage of extracting clamps in the 4 holes in the corners of the car radio should be enough to remove it. But on some particular models of specific years, this process will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Mercedes Classe E. Actually, you will need to remove certain parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To accomplish this, you will need to use a screwdriver to remove the plastic covers that are in the way. Once you have access to the station, make sure to disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this circumstance the process is easier, you will just have to use the extracting clamps and press on the 4 corners of your station to make it come out of its place. Once this step is achieved, make sure to unplug it and remove the metal frame that supports it in the notch of the center console. That’s it, you’ve accomplished dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Mercedes Classe E: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the essential section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Mercedes Classe E. Beforehand, spend some time to check the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation instructions, which may give you specific recommendations.
Here are the various steps required in installing an aftermarket car radio. To begin with, put in place the metal frame provided with your new car radio, this frame has the job of holding your car radio in place on your Mercedes Classe E, once installed, make sure to press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been achieved, you will need to connect the three plugs of your car radio, two ISO connectors for power supply and sound transfer to the speakers of your Mercedes Classe E, then the radio antenna socket. For the latter, on some models you may need an adapter to transform it from male to female in order to adjust it to the socket of your new radio. At last, all you have to do is push your car radio into the metal frame, snap it into place, and position the plastic or metal frame provided with it on its contour. That’s it, you’ve just discovered how to install a car radio on Mercedes Classe E, make sure to check that the radio is switched on, that the sound is working and that you’re picking up the radio and you’re ready to enjoy your new car radio. If you have other concerns, or want to learn more about your car, don’t think twice to visit our page dedicated to it.
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