You’re sick and tired of listening to cassettes and only being able to listent to 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 trips to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve created this article content to help you, because in this article you’re going to learn about how to install a car radio on your Mini Countryman 2. To do this, first of all we will discover how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Mini Countryman 2 and finally, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Mini Countryman 2: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Mini Countryman 2, there is one essential step, take off 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 be sure you remove the negative wire from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is conducted, here are the two methods according to the stereo that equips your Mini Countryman 2:
- Original car radio:
In this case, you’ll have to be patient, most of the time, 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 procedure will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Mini Countryman 2. In actual fact, 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 situation the procedure 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 conducted, 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 concluded dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Mini Countryman 2: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important part for you, how to install a car stereo on your Mini Countryman 2. Ahead of time, take some time to check the suitability of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation recommendations, which may give you specific recommendations.
Here are the various steps required 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 Mini Countryman 2, once situated, be sure you press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been carried out, 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 Mini Countryman 2, 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 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 learned how to install a car radio on Mini Countryman 2, 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 problems, or want to learn more about your car, don’t think twice to visit our page dedicated to it.
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