You’re sick and tired of listening to cassettes and only being able to enjoy the radio, while your smart phone is filled with your favourite music but you don’t have a jack or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t appreciate your car travels to the fullest… That’s precisely why we’ve posted this article to help you, because now you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Infiniti G. To accomplish this, first we will discover how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Infiniti G and to finish, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Infiniti G: Removing the old car stereo
Before we get down to the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Infiniti G, there is one necessary task, remove 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 be sure you remove the negative cable from the battery to avoid any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is completed, here are the two solutions depending on the stereo that equips your Infiniti G:
- 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 specific models of specific years, this process will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Infiniti G. In reality, you will need to remove certain auto 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, be sure you disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this scenario the procedure is less difficult, 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 completed, be sure you unplug it and remove the metal frame that supports it in the notch of the center console. That’s it, you’ve accomplished dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Infiniti G: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Infiniti G. Before you start, take the time to examine the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation information, which may give you specific recommendations.
Here are the various guidelines involved in installing an aftermarket car radio. Firstly, 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 Infiniti G, once positioned, be sure you 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 Infiniti G, 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. 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 Infiniti G, be sure you 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 concerns, or want to learn more about your car, don’t be reluctant to visit our page dedicated to it.
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