You’re sick and tired of listening to cassettes and only being able to enjoy the radio, while your phone is loaded with your favourite music but you don’t have a jack or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t enjoy your car journeys to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve created this content to help you, because in this article you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Mitsubishi Space star 2. To do this, first we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Mitsubishi Space star 2 and finally, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Mitsubishi Space star 2: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Mitsubishi Space star 2, there is one necessary task, take off the audio set you currently have on your car. There are two scenarios, either you have an original headunit, or you have an universal set. Before you start dismantling, 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 techniques dependant upon the stereo that equips your Mitsubishi Space star 2:
- Original car radio:
In this instance, you’ll have to be persistent, 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 Mitsubishi Space star 2. Indeed, you will need to remove certain 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 scenario 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 completed dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Mitsubishi Space star 2: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the essential step for you, how to install a car stereo on your Mitsubishi Space star 2. Beforehand, take the 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 actions involved in installing an aftermarket car radio. Firstly, put in place the metal frame supplied with your new car radio, this frame has the role of holding your car radio in place on your Mitsubishi Space star 2, 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 Mitsubishi Space star 2, 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. 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 learned how to install a car radio on Mitsubishi Space star 2, 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 complications, or want to learn more about your car, don’t hesitate to visit our page dedicated to it.
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