How to upgrade the old factory radio in my car? I believe this is the big problem bothering most car owner long time. Is it easy to remove the radio and can I do it? The answer is absolutely yes. You can easily to upgrade your radio by yourself with a detailed installation guide. Here I’d like to share a installation guide for a 2012 Toyota COROLLA car radio from Seicane. Wish you can get some help from it.
2012 Toyota COROLLA after installation
Tips about the installation:
1.Before connecting, please make sure the ignition is off to avoid short circuit.
2.Ensure connect the yellow and red power cable at last.
3.Ensure that all loose wires are isolated with electrical tape
4.Ensure don’t tangle the wire when tighten the moving parts(Such as seat rails).
5.Ensure that all ground is connected to the same place.
6.Using the improper fuse may cause damage of fire, so when replace the fuse, please consult the professional.
7.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
2012 Toyota COROLLA car radio installation guide
1. Unclip side panels from lower center console(beside shifter) by using a panel removal tool.
1-1. Unclip side panels from lower center console(beside shifter) by using a panel removal tool
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2.Using a small flat blade screwdriver to remove the plastic piece that contains the shifter override, insert key into override, move the gear and remove the shift bezel piece, then unplug the connector at the behind of the piece.
2-1.Using a small flat blade screwdriver to remove the plastic piece that contains the shifter override, insert key into override, move the gear and remove the shift bezel piece, then unplug the con
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3.Remove two screws from sides of aux input panel, and unplug the connectors.
3-1.Remove two screws from sides of aux input panel, and unplug the connectors
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4.Using a panel removal tool, unclip side panels from the original radio.
4-1.Using a panel removal tool, unclip side panels from the original radio
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5.Remove air conditioner vent and unplug the hazard switch.
5-1.Remove air conditioner vent and unplug the hazard switch
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6.Remove four screws holding the original radio in place with a screwdriver.
Remove four screws holding the original radio in place with a screwdriver
7. Take the original car radio out of the dash.
Take the original car radio out of the dash
8. Disconnect all connectors at the back of the original car radio.
9. Check all the accessories for the new Seicane car radio.
10. Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane car radio.
11. Connect the Seicane car radio to your original car radio ‘s plugs.
12. Turn on the new Seicane radio to have a careful check if everything works well. If it doesn’t, please check whether all the cables are connected correctly.
13. Put the new Seicane radio into the dash.
14. Put everything into their original place. All the installation is done.
All above is the detailed installation guide for a 2012 Toyota COROLLA car radio. You can try to upgrade your stock radio after reading this article. If you have any problems with the installation, you can turn to the dealer ask for help. Or arrange the professionals to install it directly. Before the installation, it’s necessary for you to find the suitable new car radio for your car. If you are still looking for one, you can refer to this link to check a multifunctional 2012 Toyota COROLLA car radio from Seicane.
This amazing 2012 Toyota COROLLA car radio coming with a variety of entertainment options for you, this in dash GPS DVD player allows you to play region-free DVDs from every country in the world, to stream music from your Bluetooth-enabled devices and to play other audio and video files of different formats which include DVD/VCD/CD/MP3/MPEG4/DIVX/CD-R/WMA. What worth mention is its 3D GPS navigation system of high precision, you are provided with an accurate guidance to unfamiliar places with turn-by-turn directions and voice prompts. Wish you like it and have a good time with it!