You’re bored with listening to cassettes and only being able to enjoy the radio, while your phone is loaded with your favourite tracks but you don’t have a 3.5mm or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t appreciate your car travels to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve written and published this content to help you, because right now you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Chevrolet Cobalt. To make this happen, initially we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Chevrolet Cobalt and at last, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Chevrolet Cobalt: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Chevrolet Cobalt, there is one fundamental task, remove 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 dismantling, always remember to remove the negative cable from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is completed, here are the two ways based on the stereo that equips your Chevrolet Cobalt:
- Original car radio:
In this instance, you’ll have to be persistent, most of the time, 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 process will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Chevrolet Cobalt. In fact, you will need to remove certain parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To achieve 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 circumstance 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 completed, remember to 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 Chevrolet Cobalt: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important step for you, how to install a car stereo on your Chevrolet Cobalt. Beforehand, take some time to examine the suitability of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation information, which may give you specific guidelines.
Here are the various actions 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 function of holding your car radio in place on your Chevrolet Cobalt, 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 Chevrolet Cobalt, 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 supplied with it on its contour. That’s it, you’ve just discovered how to install a car radio on Chevrolet Cobalt, 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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