You’re bored with listening to cassettes and only having the capability to listent to the radio, while your phone is full of your favourite music 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 precisely why we’ve posted this content to help you, because now you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Bmw Serie 3 F30. To get this done, first of all we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Bmw Serie 3 F30 and finally, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Bmw Serie 3 F30: Removing the old car stereo
Before we begin the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Bmw Serie 3 F30, there is one important step, take away the audio set you already have on your car. There are two situations, either you have an original headunit, or you have an universal set. Before you start taking out, always don’t forget to remove the negative cable from the battery to avoid any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is done, here are the two techniques based on the stereo that equips your Bmw Serie 3 F30:
- Original car radio:
In this case, 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 specific models of specific years, this procedure will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Bmw Serie 3 F30. In fact, 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, don’t forget 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 done, don’t forget to unplug it and remove the metal frame that supports it in the notch of the center console. That’s it, you’ve ended dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Bmw Serie 3 F30: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the essential section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Bmw Serie 3 F30. Ahead of time, spend some time to examine the suitability of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation recommendations, which may give you specific instructions.
Here are the various steps involved in installing an aftermarket car radio. Firstly, put in place the metal frame provided with your new car radio, this frame has the role of holding your car radio in place on your Bmw Serie 3 F30, once positioned, don’t forget to press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been accomplished, 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 Bmw Serie 3 F30, 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 Bmw Serie 3 F30, don’t forget 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 think twice to visit our page dedicated to it.
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