You’re tired of listening to cassettes and only having the capacity to enjoy the radio, while your smartphone is loaded with your preferred music but you don’t have a jack or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t appreciate your car trips to the fullest… That’s specifically why we’ve posted this article to help you, because right now you’re going to learn about how to install a car radio on your Volkswagen Lupo. To make this happen, first of all we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Volkswagen Lupo and finally, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Volkswagen Lupo: Removing the old car stereo
Before we get down to the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Volkswagen Lupo, there is one important step, take off the audio set you already 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 be sure you remove the negative wire from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is done, here are the two options based on the stereo that equips your Volkswagen Lupo:
- Original car radio:
In cases like this, you’ll have to be patient, in general, 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 specific models of specific years, this process will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Volkswagen Lupo. In reality, 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 procedure is much simpler, 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 accomplished dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Volkswagen Lupo: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important step for you, how to install a car stereo on your Volkswagen Lupo. Before you start, take the time to check the compatibility of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation instructions, which may give you specific recommendations.
Here are the various actions required 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 function of holding your car radio in place on your Volkswagen Lupo, once installed, be sure you 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 Volkswagen Lupo, 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 Volkswagen Lupo, 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 hesitate to visit our page dedicated to it.
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