You’re tired of listening to cassettes and only having the capability to enjoy the radio, while your smartphone is filled with your favourite music file 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 exactly why we’ve posted this content to help you, because in this article you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Kia Sorento. To do this, initially we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Kia Sorento and finally, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Kia Sorento: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Kia Sorento, there is one fundamental task, take out the audio set you currently have on your car. There are two situations, either you have an original headunit, or you have an universal set. Before you start taking out, always remember to remove the negative wire from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is done, here are the two ways determined by the stereo that equips your Kia Sorento:
- Original car radio:
In cases like this, you’ll have to be patient, 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 Sorento. Actually, you will need to remove certain 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 situation 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 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 concluded dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Kia Sorento: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Kia Sorento. Ahead of time, take some time to verify the suitability of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation instructions, 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 supplied with your new car radio, this frame has the task of holding your car radio in place on your Kia Sorento, once installed, remember to press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been achieved, 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 Sorento, 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 adjust 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 supplied with it on its contour. That’s it, you’ve just discovered how to install a car radio on Kia Sorento, 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 trouble, or want to learn more about your car, don’t think twice to visit our page dedicated to it.
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