You’re sick and tired of listening to cassettes and only being able to enjoy the radio, while your phone is full of 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 trips to the fullest… That’s specifically why we’ve written this article to help you, because right now you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Renault Trafic. To achieve this, initially we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Renault Trafic and to finish, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Renault Trafic: Removing the old car stereo
Before we start the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Renault Trafic, there is one important step, take off 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 taking out, always be sure you remove the negative wire from the battery to avoid any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is done, here are the two options according to the stereo that equips your Renault Trafic:
- Original car radio:
In this case, you’ll have to be patient, generally, the simple usage 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 Renault Trafic. In fact, you will need to remove certain auto parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To get this done, you will need to use a screwdriver to remove the plastic covers that are in the way. Once you have access to the station, be sure you 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, be sure you 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 Trafic: 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 Trafic. Before you start, take the time to check the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation recommendations, which may give you specific recommendations.
Here are the various actions required in installing an aftermarket car radio. To begin with, put in place the metal frame provided with your new car radio, this frame has the role of holding your car radio in place on your Renault Trafic, once installed, be sure you press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been achieved, 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 Trafic, 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 Renault Trafic, be sure you 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 think twice to visit our page dedicated to it.
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