You’re bored with listening to cassettes and only having the capability to enjoy the radio, while your smartphone is filled with your favourite tracks 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 exactly why we’ve made this article to help you, because in this article you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Cadillac XT5. To do this, initially we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Cadillac XT5 and to finish, how to connect it.

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How to install car radio on Cadillac XT5: Removing the old car stereo

Before we get down to the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Cadillac XT5, there is one essential 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 taking out, always remember to remove the negative cable from the battery to avoid any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is achieved, here are the two solutions dependent on the stereo that equips your Cadillac XT5:

  • Original car radio:
    In this instance, you’ll have to be patient, generally speaking, 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 process will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Cadillac XT5. In fact, you will need to remove certain auto parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To make this happen, 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 situation the operation is less difficult, 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, remember to unplug it and remove the metal frame that supports it in the notch of the center console. That’s it, you’ve finished dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!

How to install car radio on your Cadillac XT5: Fitting and connecting the car radio

Let’s go to the most important step for you, how to install a car stereo on your Cadillac XT5. Ahead of time, spend some time to verify the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation recommendations, which may give you specific guidelines.
Here are the various guidelines involved 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 role of holding your car radio in place on your Cadillac XT5, once installed, remember 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 Cadillac XT5, 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 adapt 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 supplied with it on its contour. That’s it, you’ve just discovered how to install a car radio on Cadillac XT5, 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 concerns, or want to learn more about your car, don’t hesitate to visit our page dedicated to it.

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