You’re uninterested in listening to cassettes and only being able to listent to the radio, while your smartphone is full of 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 right now you’re going to learn about how to install a car radio on your Fiat Doblo. To achieve this, first we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Fiat Doblo and finally, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Fiat Doblo: Removing the old car stereo
Before we get down to the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Fiat Doblo, there is one necessary task, 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 remember to remove the negative wire from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is achieved, here are the two solutions according to the stereo that equips your Fiat Doblo:
- Original car radio:
In this case, you’ll have to be persistent, in general, 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 particular models of specific years, this procedure will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Fiat Doblo. In actual fact, you will need to remove certain auto 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 scenario the technique 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 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 concluded dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Fiat Doblo: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important part for you, how to install a car stereo on your Fiat Doblo. Before you start, spend some time to verify the suitability of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation information, which may give you specific recommendations.
Here are the various actions required in installing an aftermarket car radio. Firstly, put in place the metal frame provided with your new car radio, this frame has the function of holding your car radio in place on your Fiat Doblo, once placed, 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 Fiat Doblo, 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 provided with it on its contour. That’s it, you’ve just learned how to install a car radio on Fiat Doblo, 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 problems, or want to learn more about your car, don’t be reluctant to visit our page dedicated to it.
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