You’re uninterested in listening to cassettes and only having the capacity to listent to 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 posted this article to help you, because in this article you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Peugeot 208. To achieve this, initially we will discover how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Peugeot 208 and at last, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Peugeot 208: Removing the old car stereo
Before we get down to the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Peugeot 208, there is one necessary step, remove the audio set you already have on your car. There are two scenarios, either you have an original headunit, or you have an universal set. Before you start dismantling, always remember 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 depending on the stereo that equips your Peugeot 208:
- Original car radio:
In cases like this, 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 procedure will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Peugeot 208. 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, remember to disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this scenario the technique is 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, 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 Peugeot 208: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the essential part for you, how to install a car stereo on your Peugeot 208. Beforehand, take some time to verify the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation recommendations, which may give you specific guidelines.
Here are the various guidelines involved 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 job of holding your car radio in place on your Peugeot 208, once situated, remember to press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been accomplished, 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 208, 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 Peugeot 208, 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 problems, or want to learn more about your car, don’t hesitate to visit our page dedicated to it.
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