You’re sick and tired of listening to cassettes and only being able to enjoy the radio, while your smartphone is filled with 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 trips to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve written this content to help you, because in this article you’re going to learn about how to install a car radio on your Opel Astra. To achieve this, first we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Opel Astra and finally, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Opel Astra: Removing the old car stereo
Before we begin the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Opel Astra, there is one important step, take out the audio set you already 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 remember to remove the negative cable from the battery to avoid any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is achieved, here are the two ways according to the stereo that equips your Opel Astra:
- Original car radio:
In this instance, 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 particular models of specific years, this operation will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Opel Astra. In truth, 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, remember 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 achieved, 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 Opel Astra: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Opel Astra. Beforehand, take some time to check the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation information, which may give you specific guidelines.
Here are the various steps required 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 job of holding your car radio in place on your Opel Astra, once positioned, remember to 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 Opel Astra, 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 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 discovered how to install a car radio on Opel Astra, 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 think twice to visit our page dedicated to it.
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