You’re tired of listening to cassettes and only having the capacity to listent to the radio, while your phone is loaded with your preferred 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 specifically 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 Ram ProMaster. To achieve this, first we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Ram ProMaster and finally, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Ram ProMaster: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Ram ProMaster, there is one imperative task, remove the audio set you already 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 remember to remove the negative cable from the battery to avoid any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is carried out, here are the two solutions dependent on the stereo that equips your Ram ProMaster:
- Original car radio:
In this instance, you’ll have to be persistent, generally speaking, 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 operation will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Ram ProMaster. Actually, you will need to remove certain parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To make this happen, 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 process 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 carried out, 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 Ram ProMaster: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Ram ProMaster. Beforehand, spend some time to check the suitability of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation recommendations, which may give you specific instructions.
Here are the various actions 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 task of holding your car radio in place on your Ram ProMaster, once positioned, remember to press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been completed, 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 Ram ProMaster, 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. At last, 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 Ram ProMaster, 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 trouble, or want to learn more about your car, don’t be reluctant to visit our page dedicated to it.
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