More and more features are equipped in a car stereo nowadays, which make more car owners upgrade their factory radio with an aftermarket stereo. Since most of the aftermarket car stereos are just plug and play and easy to install, so some of the car owners can finish the installation on their own. If you also wan to have a try, it’s strongly you find a step-bys-step installation guide. Here I’d like to introduce a step-by-step 2007 2008 Dodge Caliber head unit installation instruction from Seicane for your reference.
2007 2008 Dodge Caliber head unit after installation
Precautions for this installation:
1.Before you start up any work, park your car well and unplug the negative power cable to avoid any danger.
2.Please make sure that all fastened wires are isolated with electrical tape.
3.Please make sure the ignition is off to avoid short circuit.
- Please prepare a lever and a screwdriver before the removal and the installation.
5. For your convenience, here’s the recommended tools for removal and installation from Seicane, please check for more details: http://www.seicane.com/car-dvd-dismantling-device-srd-400
2007 2008 Dodge Caliber head unit installation steps
1.Loosen the trim panel with a lever.
Loosen the trim panel with a lever
2.Take the panel off the dash and disconnect the wires from the car.
2-1.Take the panel off the dash and disconnect the wires from the car
2-2.Take the panel off the dash and disconnect the wires from the car.
3.Remove the four screws which are holding the unit with a screwdriver.
3.Remove the four screws which are holding the unit with a screwdriver
4.Take out the unit and disconnect the wire harness at the back of the unit.
4-1.Take out the unit and disconnect the wire harness at the back of the unit.
4-2.Take out the unit and disconnect the wire harness at the back of the unit.
5.Check all the accessories for the new Seicane car radio.
Check all the accessories for the new Seicane car radio
6. Connect the Seicane car radio to your original car radio ‘s plugs.
6-1. Connect the Seicane car stereo to your original car radio ‘s plugs.
6-2. Connect the Seicane car stereo to your original car radio ‘s plugs.
6-3. Connect the Seicane car stereo to your original car radio ‘s plugs.
7.Put the new Seicane car radio into the dash.
8.Turn on the new Seicane car radio to have a careful check if everything works well. If it doesn’t, please check whether all the cables are connected correctly.
9.Put trim panel back on your new Seicane car radio after the normal test.
To make your upgrade successful, firstly, you need to pick up a right aftermarket radio for your car. If you are unsure which radio can fit your car, you can click the following link which is about an amazing 2007 2008 Dodge Caliber head unit from Seicane and take it as a reference.
With this Dodge Caliber head unit in your car, when you simply connect with your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone with it via the Bluetooth technology, you are able to make hands-free calls and enjoy the phonebook function to keep safe and stream music to relax on all trips. Besides, to park more easily, you can add a rearview camera to this unit to get the parking images on the big screen. A digital TV can also be optionally connected for you to watch live TV shows. Wish you like it and have a great time all the way!