You’re sick and tired of listening to cassettes and only having the capability to listent to the radio, while your smartphone is filled with your favourite music file but you don’t have a 3.5mm or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t enjoy your car journeys to the fullest… That’s precisely why we’ve posted this article to help you, because now you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Peugeot 807. To get this done, first of all we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Peugeot 807 and to finish, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Peugeot 807: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Peugeot 807, there is one fundamental step, take away the audio set you currently have on your car. There are two scenarios, either you have an original headunit, or you have an universal set. Before you start taking out, always make sure to remove the negative cable from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is completed, here are the two options determined by the stereo that equips your Peugeot 807:
- Original car radio:
In cases like this, you’ll have to be persistent, most of the time, 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 process will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Peugeot 807. 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, make sure to disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this circumstance the procedure 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, 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 concluded dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Peugeot 807: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important part for you, how to install a car stereo on your Peugeot 807. Before you start, take the time to check the suitability of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation information, which may give you specific instructions.
Here are the various actions 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 job of holding your car radio in place on your Peugeot 807, once placed, make sure 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 Peugeot 807, then the radio antenna socket. For the latter, on some models you may need an adapter to transform it from male to female to be able 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 discovered how to install a car radio on Peugeot 807, 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 hesitate to visit our page dedicated to it.
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