You’re sick and tired of listening to cassettes and only having the capacity to enjoy the radio, while your smart phone is filled with your preferred tracks but you don’t have a 3.5mm or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t enjoy your car travels 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 Renault Master 2. To get this done, first we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Renault Master 2 and at last, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Renault Master 2: Removing the old car stereo
Before we get down to the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Renault Master 2, there is one imperative step, remove the audio set you currently 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 completed, here are the two ways dependent on the stereo that equips your Renault Master 2:
- Original car radio:
In this case, you’ll have to be patient, 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 procedure will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Renault Master 2. In fact, you will need to remove certain auto parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To do 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 much 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 ended dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Renault Master 2: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the essential section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Renault Master 2. Before you start, spend some time to check the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation instructions, which may give you specific instructions.
Here are the various actions involved in installing an aftermarket car radio. Firstly, 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 Renault Master 2, once installed, remember to press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been done, 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 Master 2, 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 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 discovered how to install a car radio on Renault Master 2, 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 concerns, or want to learn more about your car, don’t think twice to visit our page dedicated to it.
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