You’re bored with listening to cassettes and only having the capability to listent to the radio, while your smart phone is filled with your preferred music but you don’t have a 3.5mm or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t appreciate your car trips to the fullest… That’s precisely why we’ve created this content page to help you, because now you’re going to learn about how to install a car radio on your Renault Espace 5. To do this, first we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Renault Espace 5 and at last, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Renault Espace 5: Removing the old car stereo
Before we get down to the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Renault Espace 5, there is one important task, remove 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 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 done, here are the two solutions according to the stereo that equips your Renault Espace 5:
- Original car radio:
In this instance, you’ll have to be persistent, in most cases, 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 Renault Espace 5. Indeed, 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, make sure to disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this scenario the process 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 done, 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 completed dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Renault Espace 5: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important step for you, how to install a car stereo on your Renault Espace 5. Ahead of time, take some time to examine the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation information, which may give you specific recommendations.
Here are the various actions involved in installing an aftermarket car radio. Firstly, put in place the metal frame supplied with your new car radio, this frame has the task of holding your car radio in place on your Renault Espace 5, once installed, 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 Renault Espace 5, 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 supplied with it on its contour. That’s it, you’ve just learned how to install a car radio on Renault Espace 5, 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 complications, or want to learn more about your car, don’t hesitate to visit our page dedicated to it.
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