DIY: Installing An Aftermarket Stereo Into Your Vehicle

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• published: 18 Mar 2011
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Video tutorial on how to installed an aftermarket stereo into your vehicle. Processes may slightly vary depending on what type of stereo you are installing or removing. You can either solder or use crimp connectors to attach the wires together. You may purchase an aftermarket installation harness or cut the stock harness plug off. If you choose to cut the stock harness plug off, you most likely will need a wiring diagram for your vehicle. Depending on your vehicle, you may need special tools to remove the stock stereo. This particular car I am working with here is a 2004 Volkswagen Golf TDI. Website: http://4diyers.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/4diyers Google Plus: https://plus.google.com/+4DIYers Twitter: https://twitter.com/4DIYers Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/4diyers/ Tumblr: http://4diyers.tumblr.com Pintrest: https://www.pinterest.com/4diyers/ K-line info: http://www.ross-tech.com/vag-com/aftermarket-radio.html How To Solder: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JL5Q2lJAAdk VW MKIV Stock Stereo Removal: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p0ajPWmXj_k Tools/Supplies Needed: -specialty stereo removal tools -new aftermarket stereo -vehicle specific wiring harness -wire strippers/cutters -electrical tape -heat shrink tube -soldering iron -rosin core solder -antenna adapter (not applicable to all vehicles) -dash installing kit (not applicable to all vehicles) Procedure: -ensure that you have your vehicle's factory stereo code if it is equipped with a security feature -disconnect the battery in your vehicle -some vehicles require specialty tools to remove the factory stereo, others do not -remove the stereo accordingly to your vehicle's required procedure -once removed, disconnect the electrical connectors on the rear, along with the antenna wire -some vehicles require an installation kit, others do not -I would recommend purchasing a vehicle specific wiring harness as it does make the installation process much easier as well as switching back to your original factory stereo -soldering is best for connecting the wires than compared to crimp connectors -connect the wires accordingly using the supplied wiring diagram from the vehicle specific wiring harness and the new stereo's wiring harness -connect the new stereo to your vehicle -install the antenna adapter if one is required for your vehicle -some vehicles also require an antenna adapter wire with a power wire to supply the vehicle's booster, connect that to a remote wire on your stereo -connect the battery and test the new stereo to ensure everything is working correctly -once satisfied, disconnect the battery and remove the new stereo -briefly slide the new stereo into the opening to ensure everything fits correctly -separate outer casing on the new stereo which is done by using the supplied tools and instructions that came with your new stereo -install that into your dashboard or into the installation kit, then there will be tangs which need to be bent out so the new stereo locks into the opening -install the alignment dowel if your vehicle was equipped with one on the back of the factory stereo -reconnect the new stereo and clip it back into the outer casing -reconnect the battery and enjoy your new stereo Thank you to all those who watch my videos and support my content. Don't forget to subscribe to my channel for future tutorial videos and like my video if you found it helpful. New videos are always being uploaded every week! © 4DIYers 2013 All Rights Reserved No part of this video or any of its contents may be reproduced, copied, modified or adapted, without the prior written consent of the author.