You’re tired of listening to cassettes and only having the capability to listent to the radio, while your smart phone is full of your favourite 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 now you’re going to learn about how to install a car radio on your Nissan Versa. To get this done, first we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Nissan Versa and to finish, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Nissan Versa: Removing the old car stereo
Before we begin the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Nissan Versa, there is one important step, 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 taking out, always make sure 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 options according to the stereo that equips your Nissan Versa:
- Original car radio:
In this case, 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 Versa. Actually, you will need to remove certain auto parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To accomplish 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, make sure to disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this situation the operation 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, make sure to 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 Versa: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the essential section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Nissan Versa. Beforehand, take the time to verify the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation information, which may give you specific guidelines.
Here are the various guidelines 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 function of holding your car radio in place on your Nissan Versa, once installed, make sure 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 Nissan Versa, 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. 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 discovered how to install a car radio on Nissan Versa, make sure 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 think twice to visit our page dedicated to it.
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