You’re uninterested in listening to cassettes and only being able to listent to the radio, while your smartphone is loaded with your preferred tracks but you don’t have a 3.5mm or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t appreciate your car journeys to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve made this article to help you, because in this article you’re going to learn about how to install a car radio on your Lexus GX. To accomplish this, first we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Lexus GX and at last, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Lexus GX: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Lexus GX, there is one necessary task, take out 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 taking out, always remember to remove the negative wire from the battery to avoid any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is achieved, here are the two ways according to the stereo that equips your Lexus GX:
- Original car radio:
In this instance, you’ll have to be patient, 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 operation will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Lexus GX. Indeed, you will need to remove certain auto 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, remember to disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this scenario the operation 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 achieved, 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 Lexus GX: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Lexus GX. Ahead of time, take some time to examine the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation instructions, which may give you specific instructions.
Here are the various steps involved in installing an aftermarket car radio. First of all, 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 Lexus GX, once placed, remember to press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been accomplished, 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 Lexus GX, 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. 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 supplied with it on its contour. That’s it, you’ve just discovered how to install a car radio on Lexus GX, 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 be reluctant to visit our page dedicated to it.
To find more tips on the Lexus GX, take a look at the Lexus GX category.
