You’re tired of listening to cassettes and only having the capacity to listent to the radio, while your smart phone is filled with your preferred tracks but you don’t have a jack or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t appreciate your car journeys to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve written and published this content to help you, because right now you’re going to learn about how to install a car radio on your Mercedes Benz GLS Class. To achieve this, first we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Mercedes Benz GLS Class and finally, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Mercedes Benz GLS Class: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Mercedes Benz GLS Class, there is one imperative 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 don’t forget 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 techniques determined by the stereo that equips your Mercedes Benz GLS Class:
- Original car radio:
In cases like this, you’ll have to be patient, generally speaking, 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 Mercedes Benz GLS Class. In truth, you will need to remove certain auto 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, don’t forget to disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this scenario the method 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 done, 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 Mercedes Benz GLS Class: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important step for you, how to install a car stereo on your Mercedes Benz GLS Class. Before you start, take some time to check the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation information, which may give you specific recommendations.
Here are the various steps required in installing an aftermarket car radio. First of all, put in place the metal frame provided with your new car radio, this frame has the job of holding your car radio in place on your Mercedes Benz GLS Class, once placed, don’t forget 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 Mercedes Benz GLS Class, 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. 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 Mercedes Benz GLS Class, 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 problems, or want to learn more about your car, don’t hesitate to visit our page dedicated to it.
If you need more tutorials on the Mercedes Benz GLS Class, go to our Mercedes Benz GLS Class category.
