You’re uninterested in listening to cassettes and only having the ability to enjoy the radio, while your smartphone is loaded with your preferred music file but you don’t have a jack or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t enjoy your car trips to the fullest… That’s specifically why we’ve written and published this article to help you, because in this article you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Audi A3. To achieve this, first we will discover how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Audi A3 and at last, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Audi A3: Removing the old car stereo
Before we begin the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Audi A3, there is one imperative task, remove the audio set you currently have on your car. There are two scenarios, either you have an original headunit, or you have an universal set. Before you start dismantling, always remember to remove the negative wire from the battery to avoid any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is conducted, here are the two options dependant upon the stereo that equips your Audi A3:
- Original car radio:
In cases like this, you’ll have to be patient, generally speaking, the simple use 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 operation will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Audi A3. In fact, you will need to remove certain parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To get this done, you will need to use a screwdriver to remove the plastic covers that are in the way. Once you have access to the station, remember to disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this circumstance the method 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 conducted, remember to unplug it and remove the metal frame that supports it in the notch of the center console. That’s it, you’ve completed dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Audi A3: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Audi A3. Before you start, take the time to check the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation information, which may give you specific recommendations.
Here are the various guidelines involved in installing an aftermarket car radio. Firstly, put in place the metal frame provided with your new car radio, this frame has the function of holding your car radio in place on your Audi A3, once placed, remember to press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been done, 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 Audi A3, then the radio antenna socket. For the latter, on some models you may need an adapter to transform it from male to female to be able to adjust it to the socket of your new radio. Finally, 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 learned how to install a car radio on Audi A3, remember 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 trouble, or want to learn more about your car, don’t hesitate to visit our page dedicated to it.
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