You’re tired of listening to cassettes and only being able to listent to the radio, while your phone is full of your preferred music file but you don’t have a jack or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t appreciate your car journeys to the fullest… That’s precisely why we’ve written and published this content to help you, because in this article you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Audi A6. To make this happen, first of all we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Audi A6 and finally, how to connect it.

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How to install car radio on Audi A6: Removing the old car stereo

Before we begin the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Audi A6, there is one necessary step, take off the audio set you already have on your car. There are two cases, either you have an original headunit, or you have an universal set. Before you start taking out, always remember to remove the negative cable from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is done, here are the two ways based on the stereo that equips your Audi A6:

  • Original car radio:
    In this case, you’ll have to be patient, generally, 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 specific models of specific years, this operation will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Audi A6. 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, remember to disconnect all the connections.
  • Aftermarket radio :
    In this scenario the technique 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 done, 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 A6: Fitting and connecting the car radio

Let’s go to the most important step for you, how to install a car stereo on your Audi A6. Ahead of time, take some time to verify the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation recommendations, which may give you specific instructions.
Here are the various actions required in installing an aftermarket car radio. To begin with, put in place the metal frame supplied with your new car radio, this frame has the job of holding your car radio in place on your Audi A6, once placed, remember to press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been finished, 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 A6, 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. 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 supplied with it on its contour. That’s it, you’ve just discovered how to install a car radio on Audi A6, 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 problems, or want to learn more about your car, don’t hesitate to visit our page dedicated to it.

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