You’re tired of listening to cassettes and only having the capacity to enjoy the radio, while your phone is filled with your favourite music file but you don’t have a jack or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t appreciate your car travels to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve written this content page to help you, because now you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Opel Mokka. To make this happen, initially we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Opel Mokka and finally, how to connect it.

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How to install car radio on Opel Mokka: Removing the old car stereo

Before we get down to the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Opel Mokka, there is one essential step, take away 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 taking out, always don’t forget to remove the negative cable from the battery to avoid any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is conducted, here are the two options dependant upon the stereo that equips your Opel Mokka:

  • Original car radio:
    In this instance, you’ll have to be patient, in general, 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 operation will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Opel Mokka. Indeed, you will need to remove certain auto parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To do 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, don’t forget to disconnect all the connections.
  • Aftermarket radio :
    In this scenario the method is much simpler, 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, don’t forget to unplug it and remove the metal frame that supports it in the notch of the center console. That’s it, you’ve ended dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!

How to install car radio on your Opel Mokka: Fitting and connecting the car radio

Let’s go to the essential section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Opel Mokka. Beforehand, spend some time to examine the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation instructions, which may give you specific guidelines.
Here are the various guidelines 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 function of holding your car radio in place on your Opel Mokka, once placed, don’t forget to press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been done, 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 Mokka, 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 Opel Mokka, don’t forget 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 trouble, or want to learn more about your car, don’t think twice to visit our page dedicated to it.

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