You’re bored with listening to cassettes and only having the capacity to enjoy 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 enjoy your car journeys to the fullest… That’s precisely why we’ve made this article to help you, because now you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Kia Cee D. To achieve this, first of all we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Kia Cee D and finally, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Kia Cee D: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Kia Cee D, 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 remember to remove the negative cable from the battery to avoid any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is done, here are the two techniques based on the stereo that equips your Kia Cee D:
- Original car radio:
In cases like this, you’ll have to be persistent, generally speaking, 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 operation will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Kia Cee D. In reality, 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 circumstance the procedure 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 done, remember to unplug it and remove the metal frame that supports it in the notch of the center console. That’s it, you’ve finished dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Kia Cee D: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the essential section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Kia Cee D. Ahead of time, spend some time to check the suitability of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation instructions, which may give you specific recommendations.
Here are the various guidelines required in installing an aftermarket car radio. To begin with, 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 Kia Cee D, once situated, remember 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 Kia Cee D, 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 discovered how to install a car radio on Kia Cee D, 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 hesitate to visit our page dedicated to it.
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