You’re bored with listening to cassettes and only having the capacity to enjoy the radio, while your smartphone is loaded with your favourite music but you don’t have a jack or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t enjoy your car travels to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve written and published this content page to help you, because in this article you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Porsche 911. To achieve this, first of all we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Porsche 911 and to finish, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Porsche 911: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Porsche 911, there is one fundamental step, take away 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 dismantling, always remember to remove the negative cable from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is achieved, here are the two options based on the stereo that equips your Porsche 911:
- Original car radio:
In this case, you’ll have to be patient, 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 specific models of specific years, this operation will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Porsche 911. In fact, you will need to remove certain auto parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To accomplish 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 circumstance the method is less difficult, 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 finished dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Porsche 911: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Porsche 911. Beforehand, take some time to check the suitability 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. Firstly, 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 Porsche 911, once installed, remember to press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been finished, 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 Porsche 911, 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 learned how to install a car radio on Porsche 911, 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 be reluctant to visit our page dedicated to it.
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