You’re bored with listening to cassettes and only being able to enjoy the radio, while your smartphone is loaded with your preferred music 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 this article to help you, because in this article you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Citroen Xantia. To make this happen, first of all we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Citroen Xantia and at last, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Citroen Xantia: Removing the old car stereo
Before we begin the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Citroen Xantia, there is one essential step, take out the audio set you currently 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 don’t forget to remove the negative cable from the battery to avoid any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is conducted, here are the two options dependant upon the stereo that equips your Citroen Xantia:
- Original car radio:
In this instance, you’ll have to be patient, 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 specific models of specific years, this operation will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Citroen Xantia. 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, don’t forget to disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this circumstance the process 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 conducted, 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 concluded dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Citroen Xantia: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the essential step for you, how to install a car stereo on your Citroen Xantia. 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 recommendations.
Here are the various actions involved in installing an aftermarket car radio. Firstly, 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 Citroen Xantia, once situated, don’t forget to press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been finished, 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 Xantia, 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 learned how to install a car radio on Citroen Xantia, 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 complications, or want to learn more about your car, don’t think twice to visit our page dedicated to it.
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