2001 300m radio installation instructions

Answer 1

Turn off vehicle and accessory.

with flat head screwdriver - pry radio/air conditioning control bezel from dash. it just pops out and pops back in at 6 points 2 above a/c control, 1 on each side of radio, 1 on each side of CD changer/ storage pocket.

disconnect wire harness from air conditioner control.

remove the 4 Philips screws from the OEM tape player

disconnect wire harnesses (large wire harness goes to factory amp, small one wire harness controls dimming of factory disc changer, small round harness controls factory disc changer (if you have one).

disconnect large copper ground cable from back of OEM unit.

You will need - aftermarket radio mounting kit - available at wal-mart, eBay, best buy, etc... aftermarket radio wire harness, and of course a good supply of electric tape and wire cutters/strippers. Try not to use wire nuts as they can come off and short out your speakers or radio.

Follow instructions with aftermarket components for wiring harness and new CD player mounting kit instructions. Be sure to attach black ground wire to large copper cable - make sure it is a solid connection.

When all wires are connected, turn ignition key to accessory and test unit - if it works correctly, turn accessory back off. Mount new unit with new mounting kit and 4 Philips screws. reattach the a/c wire harness to the control and pop the bezel back in place - starting with the top - you will have to slide it up and then push in.