Hey so i got my jeep now there is picis in jeep build called Project Sweden

so here is the question

how do i take the old stereo out without braking anything
here is a pici how it looks like.



there it is.

i would like too request mabye some photos off how ur stereo looks like inside ur jeep an a replacment not the original one just want too se how it looks like would appricate it alot

 

Pull the bezel off, the radio is held in by a couple screws, unscrew them, pull the radio out, disconnect everything, plug in the new harness, wire in the new radio, install the new trim piece, secure the new radio in, reinstall the bezel, its about a 30 min job

 

thanks for the details but can i put a normal size stereo in or i hafto buy a big duel one ?

 

buy the correct install kit and you can fit any size CD player. thats the "new trim" the previous poster mentioned.

 

The trim plate will make up the size difference from the stock radio to the aftermarket one.

 

where can i locate a trim plate ? any websites i can order from ? thanks guys

 

Crutchfield is a good website for car electronics. Or u can go to bestbuy or something and get one there

 

I install radios all the time.

Basically as stated before, the dash trim bezel is held on by two screws by the gauge cluster, a screw by the headlight switch, and a screw by the cigarette lighter.

After you've got those out, pull the bezel out gently. The rest of it is held in by clips.

The stock radio is held in place by two screws, remove those, and there is a connector on the radio wiring harness. Remove the connector.


Now, buy a new aftermarket radio. The size of the radios in the XJs varies from year to year. The 84-96 XJs have single DIN radios, the 97-01 XJs have double DIN radios.

After you've purchased the new radio, buy a radio installation kit (you can get them at walmart or online at crutchfield or sonic electronix). It will come with mounting brackets, a new radio wiring harness and connector, and a radio trim piece.

Use butt splice connectors to attach the wires from the radio to those of the new wiring harness and connector (there will be instructions on what wire is what, included in the installation kit). Once that's done, plug the new connector in and your radio should work.

Use the mounting brackets in the installation kit to secure the radio in the dash. Re-install the dash trim bezel, and pop the radio trim peice into place. You're all done!

 

Crutchfield.com
Quadratec.com

 

oh thanks alot guys for the detailed info i rly need that hehe i will start as soon as i can i will post more pici in the project how come swapped from single too duel stereo?

 

That's a good question, I think that larger double DIN radios were just a trend at the time the 97-01s were produced.

The dash on the later model XJs was redesigned which could also be the reason.

 

oh i see i see. well there is alot of selections on the duel one but wonder why they have a CD one i cant find or i dont know if there is a cd box somewhere in the jeep havent explored it yet hehe