You’re bored with listening to cassettes and only having the capability to enjoy the radio, while your smart 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 enjoy your car travels to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve posted this article to help you, because right now you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Citroen C4. To make this happen, first of all we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Citroen C4 and finally, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Citroen C4: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Citroen C4, there is one imperative step, take out 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 wire from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is carried out, here are the two methods depending on the stereo that equips your Citroen C4:
- Original car radio:
In this case, you’ll have to be persistent, 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 operation will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Citroen C4. 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, don’t forget 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 carried out, 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 finished dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Citroen C4: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the essential section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Citroen C4. Ahead of time, spend some time to verify the suitability of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation recommendations, which may give you specific recommendations.
Here are the various actions involved in installing an aftermarket car radio. Firstly, put in place the metal frame provided with your new car radio, this frame has the task of holding your car radio in place on your Citroen C4, once installed, 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 Citroen C4, 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 adapt 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 Citroen C4, 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 concerns, or want to learn more about your car, don’t hesitate to visit our page dedicated to it.
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