In this article we shall see How to Replace a Mini Cooper Radio. Cooper is one of the best cars for those who prefer small trendy cars and it comes with a good audio system also. However many would prefer replacement of the original to upgrade the features like adding a stereo that is more powerful.
The procedure is in a simplified manner. It is necessary to follow the precautionary steps in order to avoid unexpected accidents. This awareness in necessary when you work electronic power operated devices. You do not require complicated instruments for this. The things you generally will make use of are a screw-driver, wrench of 10 millimeter, wrench of Torx, panel tool, adapter used in connection of wirings, adapter of faceplate type. The following paragraphs will discuss in detail the sequence of steps involved in the process.
The battery is disconnected by removing the negative end of that is fixed to the battery of the car. This can be done using a wrench. Then, the cup-holder is pulled out and two screws that are present in each of the holder is removed with the help of screwdriver. The mirror as well as the seat heater assembly of switch is removed. This is found in the back of the gear selector. The pry tool for the trim can be used for this purpose. The screws generally two in number below this assemble is removed using a screwdriver. Then, lower console towards the centre is slid to rear, to have the full access for the centre of the dash console.
Then, glove box is opened. The 2 screws present in the panel dash trim on the right side that is vertical are removed with the help of screwdriver. The trim panel is the pulled below its steering column towards the floor downward with hands. The screws on the left side vertical trim panel are also removed using a screwdriver. The 4 screws that are found at each corner of this stereo are removed by mounting bracket using a wrench. Then the stereo is pulled from dash. By doing this the various wiring connections are accessed at the back of the stereo. Pull the wires from the stereo. Take the groups of wires by holding it at plastic binders if you have to disconnect.
There are four screws located on the stereo bracket’s corner. It has to be removed with the help of a wrench of the Torx.The stereo is dragged and the wirings are detached. Next the adapter of the faceplate type is inserted into an opening after the radio is removed. The wires are connected to it.
The mounting has to be fixed back again. Again we make use of wrench to tighten the screw and connections. Similarly we need to tighten screws of trim panels also. Remember we need to put back the mirror heater and cup holder which were removed initially. This can be done by hand itself. Then the dash panel is also put back. It is usually found near steering. This replacement is also done by hands only. The glove box is finally closed.
The cable with negative battery is again plugged back. Next the post has to be clamped. For this we have to make the clamp firm and tight for which we can use the same wrench again. Clamp has to fixed firmly so that it does not move when disturbed by hand. This completes the removal of radio of mini cooper. There is an important thing which has to be taken care of. The size of a single DIN is around 180 mm and breadth is 50 mm. It is only this size of stereo which correctly fits the audio system and dash board of mini cooper. So check that before buying.
By reading the above article we know how to replace a mini cooper radio.
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