You’re uninterested in listening to cassettes and only having the capability to enjoy the radio, while your smart phone is full of your favourite music file 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 precisely why we’ve made this content page to help you, because in this article you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your GMC Canyon. To achieve this, first we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on GMC Canyon and finally, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on GMC Canyon: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your GMC Canyon, there is one necessary task, take away the audio set you currently 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 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 techniques according to the stereo that equips your GMC Canyon:
- Original car radio:
In this instance, you’ll have to be patient, most of the time, 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 GMC Canyon. In actual fact, you will need to remove certain parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To do 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, don’t forget to disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this circumstance 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 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 ended dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your GMC Canyon: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important part for you, how to install a car stereo on your GMC Canyon. 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 involved in installing an aftermarket car radio. Firstly, put in place the metal frame provided with your new car radio, this frame has the role of holding your car radio in place on your GMC Canyon, once positioned, don’t forget 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 GMC Canyon, 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. 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 discovered how to install a car radio on GMC Canyon, 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 be reluctant to visit our page dedicated to it.
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