You’re tired of listening to cassettes and only having the capability to listent to the radio, while your phone 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 appreciate your car travels to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve written this article to help you, because right now you’re going to learn about how to install a car radio on your Peugeot 207. To make this happen, first of all we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Peugeot 207 and to finish, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Peugeot 207: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Peugeot 207, there is one essential step, take off 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 dismantling, always don’t forget to remove the negative wire from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is completed, here are the two methods dependant upon the stereo that equips your Peugeot 207:
- Original car radio:
In cases like this, you’ll have to be persistent, generally, 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 procedure will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Peugeot 207. In reality, you will need to remove certain auto 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, don’t forget to disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this scenario the operation 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 completed, 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 completed dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Peugeot 207: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Peugeot 207. 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 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 task of holding your car radio in place on your Peugeot 207, 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 Peugeot 207, 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. 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 discovered how to install a car radio on Peugeot 207, 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 be reluctant to visit our page dedicated to it.
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