You’re tired of listening to cassettes and only having the capacity to enjoy the radio, while your smart 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 journeys to the fullest… That’s specifically why we’ve posted this article to help you, because now you’re going to learn about how to install a car radio on your Citroen C5 Aircross. To make this happen, initially we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Citroen C5 Aircross and to finish, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Citroen C5 Aircross: Removing the old car stereo
Before we begin the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Citroen C5 Aircross, there is one necessary step, take out the audio set you already have on your car. There are two cases, either you have an original headunit, or you have an universal set. Before you start dismantling, always make sure to remove the negative cable from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is done, here are the two ways determined by the stereo that equips your Citroen C5 Aircross:
- Original car radio:
In this instance, you’ll have to be persistent, generally, 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 C5 Aircross. In reality, you will need to remove certain 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, make sure to disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this situation the procedure is much 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, make sure 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 C5 Aircross: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the essential part for you, how to install a car stereo on your Citroen C5 Aircross. Beforehand, spend some time to check the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation instructions, which may give you specific recommendations.
Here are the various steps required 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 job of holding your car radio in place on your Citroen C5 Aircross, once placed, make sure 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 Citroen C5 Aircross, 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. 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 Citroen C5 Aircross, make sure 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 complications, or want to learn more about your car, don’t think twice to visit our page dedicated to it.
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