You’re sick and tired of listening to cassettes and only having the capacity to listent to the radio, while your 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 trips to the fullest… That’s precisely why we’ve written this content page to help you, because in this article you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Fiat Punto Evo. To do this, initially we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Fiat Punto Evo and to finish, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Fiat Punto Evo: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Fiat Punto Evo, there is one fundamental step, take off 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 taking out, always remember 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 based on the stereo that equips your Fiat Punto Evo:
- Original car radio:
In this instance, you’ll have to be persistent, in most cases, 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 procedure will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Fiat Punto Evo. Indeed, you will need to remove certain auto parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To get this done, 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 situation the operation 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 conducted, remember to unplug it and remove the metal frame that supports it in the notch of the center console. That’s it, you’ve completed dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Fiat Punto Evo: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the essential section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Fiat Punto Evo. Ahead of time, spend some time to verify the suitability of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation information, which may give you specific instructions.
Here are the various steps required in installing an aftermarket car radio. First of all, 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 Fiat Punto Evo, once placed, remember to press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been completed, 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 Punto Evo, 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. At last, 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 Punto Evo, 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 think twice to visit our page dedicated to it.
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