You’re tired of listening to cassettes and only having the capability to enjoy the radio, while your phone is full of your preferred music file but you don’t have a 3.5mm or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t enjoy your car journeys to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve written this article to help you, because in this article you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Nissan Micra 2. To do this, first of all we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Nissan Micra 2 and finally, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Nissan Micra 2: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Nissan Micra 2, there is one important task, take out the audio set you already 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 cable from the battery to avoid any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is completed, here are the two techniques dependant upon the stereo that equips your Nissan Micra 2:
- Original car radio:
In this instance, you’ll have to be patient, generally, 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 Nissan Micra 2. In fact, 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, be sure you disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this scenario the technique 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 completed, 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 finished dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Nissan Micra 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 Nissan Micra 2. Beforehand, spend some time to verify 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 involved in installing an aftermarket car radio. To begin with, put in place the metal frame provided with your new car radio, this frame has the function of holding your car radio in place on your Nissan Micra 2, once installed, 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 Nissan Micra 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 provided with it on its contour. That’s it, you’ve just learned how to install a car radio on Nissan Micra 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 be reluctant to visit our page dedicated to it.
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