DIY Series 55: Car Radio (1 DIN 12V with 2 USB Ports)

Car Radio module spoilt, need to get replacement module. Sourcing online will be cheaper compared to get installation done at car accessories shop.

Original : Clarion 1 DIN 12V (with CD Player)
New      : Ekleva 1 DIN 12V (with 2 USB Ports, TF Port, Bluetooth, AUX, IR Remote)

Just get a simple model to replace, as long as able to listen to the radio channels.
Of course, with additional USB Port is a plus.

Tools required:

• Screwdriver, car panel removal tools

Cost involved:

• Ekleva Car Radio (1 DIN 12V) = US$15 ~ US$16
• Installation: Free

Photos:

• Change the gear to "L" to ease the whole process

• Use the removal tool to remove the base cover

• Remove the base cover

• Unscrew 2 screws

• Use the removal tool to remove the panel cover

• Remove the panel cover

• Unscrew 4 screws

• Disconnect the antenna connector and the wiring connectors

• Take out the radio module from the slot

• Old radio module (Clarion)

• Unscrew 4 screws to dismantle the radio module from the holder

• Get ready the new module (Ekleva)

• Identify the antenna connector and the wiring connectors
• The wiring connectors are having different shape, thus not to worry of wrong connections

• Wiring information of the connectors

• The new radio module is having different screw holes and different location, you will need to get suitable new screws (not provided)
• Get the 2 new screws to secure the new Radio module into the holder and install it accordingly

• Turn the gear knob back to "P" Mode

• Start the engine to test the new car radio module