You’re bored with listening to cassettes and only having the capability to listent to the radio, while your smartphone is filled with your favourite 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 specifically why we’ve written and published this content page to help you, because right now you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Bmw Z4. To do this, first we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Bmw Z4 and finally, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Bmw Z4: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Bmw Z4, there is one important task, take out the audio set you already have on your car. There are two scenarios, either you have an original headunit, or you have an universal set. Before you start taking out, always be sure you remove the negative cable from the battery to avoid any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is achieved, here are the two methods dependant upon the stereo that equips your Bmw Z4:
- Original car radio:
In cases like this, you’ll have to be patient, in general, 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 process will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Bmw Z4. In actual fact, you will need to remove certain parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To do 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, be sure you disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this scenario the procedure 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, be sure you unplug it and remove the metal frame that supports it in the notch of the center console. That’s it, you’ve concluded dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Bmw Z4: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Bmw Z4. Before you start, take some time to check the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation instructions, which may give you specific instructions.
Here are the various steps required 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 Z4, once placed, be sure you press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been carried out, 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 Z4, 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 provided with it on its contour. That’s it, you’ve just discovered how to install a car radio on Bmw Z4, be sure you 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 hesitate to visit our page dedicated to it.
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