A DIY Guide to Installing a New Head Unit

By Jeremy Laukkonen, About.com Guide

Remove any additional brackets.

This OEM stereo is installed in a bracket that can hold a much larger head unit. We're just installing another single DIN head unit, so we'll be reusing the bracket. If your car has a bracket like this, you'll need to determine whether or not your new head unit needs it.

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• Installing a Car Stereo
• Every Vehicle is Different
• Don't Rush It
• It's Like Pulling a Tooth
• The Dos and Don'ts of Dual DIN
• Universal Mounting Collars
• Wiring Options
• Stitching Everything Together
• This Stereo Goes to Eleven

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