~LEARN HOW TO INSTALL A CAR STEREO~

**yeoppy** Tue 24 Nov 2009, 08:10

Don’t remove all of the wires now. Purchase a car stereo that will fit your car. Attach the antenna wire. Remove and reattach the wires in the following order: the positive wires, then the negative wires, then the ground (black) wire. Remove the front dash panel according to the directions in your owner’s manual. Consider putting all of the screws into a small plastic baggie to make sure that they don’t get lost during the car stereo installation process. Unscrew and pull out your car stereo unit and look at the back. One of the easiest ways to save money on car stereo systems is to install them yourself.

Disconnect the negative battery cable so that you can work safely. Slide the new car stereo into the mounting bracket. Slide the stereo into place but don’t screw it in until you’ve tested it.For the installation, you’ll need your owner’s manual, a screwdriver and/or socket wrench set, and wire strippers. For some people, a great-sounding car stereo system is an essential piece of equipment. Then attach the constant and ignition power wires.There’s nothing like driving down the street and listening to music with the windows down. You need them as a map to help you attach the new car stereo system. Your manual should show exactly how to do this.When testing the stereo, use the balance features to listen to each car stereo speaker and make sure that it’s working properly. You will either see one plug that is attached to all of the wires or a bunch of wires that are individually attached to the stereo. The ground wire should be attached to metal.It’s also a good idea to look for a system that is wired specifically for your make and model if you can find one.

If you don’t have a plug, you’ll need to wire it manually. It will save you a lot of time and effort. If you have a plug, all you need to do is remove it and plug in the new one.If everything’s working right, go ahead and screw in your new stereo, put on some music, and enjoy!