To connect the stereo's harness to your adapter, you'll need to strip the wires and crimp the connections. Never install a new car stereo using only electrical tape or those twist-on type connectors used in house wiring. These aren't acceptable or safe ways to keep automotive wiring in place.
Install a New Car Stereo
By Matthew Wright, About.com
Getting Started on the Wiring
The adapter connected to the car's wiring harness.
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Don't screw the new stereo into the bracket just yet. It's time to start the wiring process. Since you were smart (weren't you?!) and purchased the wiring adapter with your car stereo, all you have to do is connect the new stereo's wiring harness to the adapter, and it's plug-and-play.
Prev
- Ready to Install a New Car Stereo? Want to Use Your MP3 Player?
- Removing the Trim Around the Car Stereo
- Pulling the Stereo Assembly Out
- Remove the Stereo From the Bracket
- Getting Started on the Wiring
- A Note About the Ground Wire
- The Test Run
- Install the New Car Stereo Into the Bracket
- Finishing Up the Installation
- Done!
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