Most brand new cars come with an existing radio tuner from manufacturers. If you are not satisfied with your current sound system, the first step to installing a new tuner is removing the one already in place. Right-handed people can usually carry this out easily from the passenger seat. Rarely will you find a car model or radio unit that requires removal of the surrounding dash board before replacing the tuner.
Radio Installation Procedure
Understanding the following guidelines is vital to anyone replacing a radio tuner, since you simply have to reverse the order of these removal steps in installing a new unit. The majority of car radios from manufacturers are secured by two or four clips that hold a metal sleeve or cage, if not directly attached to the radio.
There are also radios held by one or two round attachments on the sides. Standard DIN removal keys can be purchased from car accessory shops to aid you in the process. Car models of Ford, Fiat, MG, Rover, Peugeot, and Land Rover mostly use this kind of attachment. Four Allen screws may need to be removed in some cars before using the DIN keys.
You are now ready to push the keys outwards, away from the radio; doing so will move the spring clips that secure the radio inwards. The removal keys may now be pulled to remove the radio. You may find it hard to remove some models, but a second try may do the job for you.
A few radios fitted by factories are secured by screws on their sides. Japanese car manufacturers are known for this type of mounting scheme. This type of radio is often mounted directly behind the dash that covers the radio. You may have to contact your local dealer if you encounter removal problems of radios mounted behind the dash. After following these steps, you may begin to undo the wiring connections of the radio from the car.