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Here is a brief article outlining what you'll need for a car stereo installation.
Stuff You'll Need for A Head Unit Install By Alan Bayer Stuff you'll need for a head unit install:
Optional Supplies
What it is: Head unit: The CD/DVD/Cassette in-dash receiver Head unit wiring harness: Included with the head unit; Connects to the back of the head unit Vehicle wiring harness: Purchase seperately from head unit. Connects to your vehicle's wiring harness Stereo install kit: Purchase seperately from head unit. Adapts your new head unit to the original radio's location. Antenna adapter: Purchase seperately from head unit. Used to adapt new head unit's antenna plug to vehicle's antenna lead. RCA Cables: Used to connect your head unit to an external amplifier. Tools/Supplies:
Basically, this is what you need everything for: Head Unit Wiring harness: To connect head unit to power, ground, speakers, turn-on, etc. Brackets: To be sure head unit is securely mounted to vehice Vehicle car harness: To connect head unit to power, ground, speakers, etc Stereo Install Kit: To mount head unit to vehicle's stereo location Antenna adapter: To connect head unit's antenna plug to vehicle's antenna RCA Cable: To connect head unit to external amplifiers Tools: Screwdrivers/Wrenches: To screw and unscrew panels, brackets, etc. Wire cutters: To prepare wiring Wire strippers: To get wires ready for soldering/crimping Wire crimper: To splice wires together by crimping Panel removal tools: To remove panels without damaging them Soldering Iron: To splice wires together with solder Crimp caps: To splice wires together with crimp caps Solder: To splice wires together with solder Electrical tape: You might need some at some point! Alan Bayer is an entrepreneur and car audio enthusiast. He runs an eBay store selling car stereo install supplies: stores.ebay.com/honest-aebs-autosound/ He also has a GREAT website with car audio articles (such as the one from above). Also on the website, learn about car audio equipment, how to find the best equipment, how to install it, and save big bucks in the process! www.honestaebs-caraudio.com/ My FREE Magazine is located at: www.honestaebs-caraudio.com/magazine.html Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Alan_Bayer |
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| Last Updated ( Saturday, 23 June 2007 ) |
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