You’re tired of listening to cassettes and only having the capacity to listent to the radio, while your smart phone is loaded 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 journeys to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve made this article to help you, because in this article you’re going to learn about how to install a car radio on your Suzuki Alto. To achieve this, initially we will find out how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Suzuki Alto and at last, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Suzuki Alto: Removing the old car stereo
Before we get down to the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Suzuki Alto, there is one essential step, remove the audio set you currently have on your car. There are two scenarios, either you have an original headunit, or you have an universal set. Before you start taking out, always make sure to remove the negative wire from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is conducted, here are the two methods determined by the stereo that equips your Suzuki Alto:
- Original car radio:
In this instance, you’ll have to be patient, generally, 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 Suzuki Alto. In actual fact, you will need to remove certain 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, make sure to disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this circumstance the operation 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 conducted, 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 concluded dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Suzuki Alto: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important step for you, how to install a car stereo on your Suzuki Alto. Ahead of time, take some time to examine 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 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 role of holding your car radio in place on your Suzuki Alto, once placed, make sure 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 Suzuki Alto, 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 Suzuki Alto, 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 trouble, or want to learn more about your car, don’t be reluctant to visit our page dedicated to it.
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