You’re bored with listening to cassettes and only having the ability to enjoy the radio, while your smart phone is loaded with your favourite music file but you don’t have a jack or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t appreciate your car journeys to the fullest… That’s precisely why we’ve posted this content to help you, because right now you’re going to learn about how to install a car radio on your Toyota Land Cruiser Serie 150. To achieve this, initially we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Toyota Land Cruiser Serie 150 and finally, how to connect it.

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How to install car radio on Toyota Land Cruiser Serie 150: Removing the old car stereo

Before we begin the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Toyota Land Cruiser Serie 150, there is one necessary step, take off 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 dismantling, always remember to remove the negative cable from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is carried out, here are the two options according to the stereo that equips your Toyota Land Cruiser Serie 150:

  • Original car radio:
    In cases like this, 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 specific models of specific years, this operation will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Toyota Land Cruiser Serie 150. In actual fact, you will need to remove certain 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, remember to disconnect all the connections.
  • Aftermarket radio :
    In this situation the method 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 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 accomplished dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!

How to install car radio on your Toyota Land Cruiser Serie 150: Fitting and connecting the car radio

Let’s go to the most important section for you, how to install a car stereo on your Toyota Land Cruiser Serie 150. Beforehand, take the time to examine the suitability of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation instructions, which may give you specific recommendations.
Here are the various actions involved 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 Toyota Land Cruiser Serie 150, once placed, remember 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 Toyota Land Cruiser Serie 150, 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 Toyota Land Cruiser Serie 150, 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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