Replacing the standard Priora radio with a 2 din one. Installing a radio in Priora

Lada Priora was produced with an interior in two color options: gray and black. It is worth noting that a light interior was installed on the first Priora models, starting in 2007, and later a black interior with black seats and upholstery was added to it. But the center console itself was not subject to changes in color, and many owners of this car repainted or covered the Priora’s center console with film.

Modifications to the center console allowed for a more formal look that would suit the tastes of every owner. Many installed 2DIN radios with a large screen or completely replaced the standard multimedia player with something more advanced and powerful.

It should be noted that when installing a 2DIN radio in a standard Priora console, you need to work with a hacksaw and cut out a completely additional capacity for various kinds of small things. But with the console from the luxury Priora, such alterations do not need to be done.

Step-by-step instructions for dismantling the standard radio:

1. Before removing the Priora's standard radio, it is recommended to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery from the body.
2. Carefully insert a thin steel plate into the slots located under the Scan and TA buttons. The tools must be placed at a slight angle to the side, being careful not to damage the plastic of the radio panel.
3. The plates must be inserted until a click appears, indicating that the latches are actuated.
4. Then you need to pull the head unit out of the cavity in the Priora instrument panel. To do this, turn the plates slightly to the sides and use them as levers for dismantling. If the tool comes off, it should be reinserted into the groove until it makes contact with the latch.
5. Pull the equipment out of the shaft, carefully disconnect the power plugs, antennas and connections to the speakers.

Many owners cannot remove the head unit from a Lada Priora car using the given method, since the tool bends, but the latches do not come off. Instead of plates, it is allowed to use nail files or special keys used to remove Pioneer or Sony radios.

When removing an acoustic device, you should remember that the signal cables have a small cross-section; sudden jerks lead to damage to the elements.

Alternative dismantling method:

1. Before removing the radio from the Priora using nail files, you need to completely open the glove box lid.
2. Insert the file into the cavity of the right latch until it makes contact with the latch. Then turn the instrument slightly to the right, disengaging the tongue from the audio device body.
3. Gently push the rear of the radio through the glove box. Since it is necessary to simultaneously hold the clamps and push the equipment out of the installation shaft, it is recommended to hire an assistant.
4. After the body of the audio device extends 2-3 mm, you should move the latch on the left side.
5. Continue pushing the radio until it comes out 30-40 mm from the mounting socket. Further movement is limited by the antenna coaxial cable, which is secured with plastic clamps along the lower edge of the instrument panel near the glove box. It is necessary to cut off the clamp and disconnect the connector located in this place.
6. After the audio device is completely removed from the mounting socket, you should carefully disconnect the existing plugs.

Features of removing a generator on a car with air conditioning

In a Lada Priora car with air conditioning, the air conditioning compressor and generator are driven by one belt. The design feature is such that it is impossible to dismantle the generator without removing the compressor. You must first disconnect the air conditioner pump from the bracket. This is the first difficulty encountered.

Generator Lada Priora from Bosch

A possible second problem awaits at the lower mounting of the generator. If the bolt is installed with its head towards the engine, it will not be possible to completely remove it . It is so long that it rests on the engine mount, and it is impossible to remove the generator. To remove the bolt, you need to jack up the engine and unscrew the mount. We advise you not to use this method. It’s easier to buy a new bolt and cut off the old one with a grinder. When installing the generator, install a new bolt, but with the head facing outward. This way you will save 10-15 minutes of your time in the future.

Other air conditioner installation options

Installation of a cooling system for the interior

In addition to the August air conditioner already described, 3 more air conditioner models are suitable for the Lada Priora. These include Frost, Halla and Fridget. In the first of them, the connection between the heater and the engine compartment is well established, so the interior is ventilated. However, this process is quite long and it takes quite a lot of time to cool the temperature inside the cabin. This depends on the fact that, compared to the factory air conditioner, the Frost cooling system uses a much lower capacity compressor. The positive side here is that these deviations in the operation of the car are noticeable only at idle; in all other cases, such an air conditioner has proven itself exclusively on the positive side.

For example, cars with Frost brand air conditioning installed were tested on highways in Cuba, Egypt and Greece, which are not characterized by mild and comfortable climatic conditions. Despite all possible difficulties, the cars coped with the task and passed all the tests, while during a kind of test drive there was practically no overheating of the engine and, conversely, there was no needless access of cold into the cabin. Features of installing this air conditioner include the fact that you will need to choose either an old or a new model. In order to make a choice, you need to take into account the fact that in the first case, when installing an air conditioner, you will have to neglect installing the heater damper, but at the same time you will be able to install a cabin filter.

Things are a little different with the new Frost air conditioner model. Here, on the contrary, you can install a damper on the heater, but you will have to abandon the cabin filter. Thus, the choice of which air conditioner is suitable and will perform its functions better than others depends, first of all, on the seriousness of the tasks assigned to it. Then this stage depends on how much money you are willing to invest in repairs. There are 2 options here - do everything yourself or entrust this task to professionals from a car service center.

Mounting unit for installation cooling system

If you calculate all the losses incurred, then in addition to the downtime of the car, you will pay at least 25 thousand rubles for the air conditioner kit itself, and installation will cost more than 2 times the cost of the air conditioner. Consequently, it would be more rational to purchase a car with an installed air conditioner (they are no more than 1 thousand dollars more expensive than basic models), so as not to overpay for the installation of this part.

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How to properly remove the standard radio on a Lada Priora

The control panel of the standard radio is represented by the following buttons:

1. On off. Receiver.
2. Instant mute.
3. Selecting the operating mode.
4. Scanning tracks, frequency range, and sequential station tuning.
5. Disc eject button and others.

To select the operating mode on this tape recorder, you need to click on “Mod”. This button is in the menu; it allows you to select the type of device you want to listen to: a flash drive, a radio, a memory card, or information coming from a navigator. Many users were satisfied with the luxury tape recorder that was installed on this machine by default by the manufacturer. At the same time, many other car enthusiasts are not satisfied with the sound and operation of this device. This device is quite solid and has rich functionality. The main disadvantage of this radio lies in the low power of its built-in amplifier. Also, on this device you will not find any sophisticated sound settings, since it is designed for the average listener. Those same drivers, for whom the high-quality sound of the receiver in the car is extremely important, have to remove the standard radio and replace it with improved models. Below are step-by-step instructions on how to do this without keys.

Features of installing Lada on Priora radios

As a rule, installing Priora on radios involves several types of audio players:

• 1 DIN;
• 2 DIN.

These designations mean the dimensions for the radio installation hole, which correspond to 180x50x160 mm for 1 DIN and 180x100x160 mm for 2 DIN. DIN If you want to install a more modern radio, option 2 DIN, the car owner will have to cut through the partitions of the front console of the car to widen the hole for the player. In some cases, to adjust the dimensions, it becomes necessary to purchase the appropriate transition frame for the console, which is much more difficult than DIN 1 installation.

If you nevertheless decide to install a 2 DIN standard system, then it is best to entrust the installation work to an experienced specialist, otherwise there is a risk of damaging the console itself, the trim, and so on the car interior.

It should also be noted that 2 DIN standard radios have a wide range of functions:

• long service life shock-resistant thanks to the housing;
• paired amplifiers increase signal reception several times;
• the ability to switch the radio frequency signal by all passengers in the car thanks to the Music Zone system;
• function of built-in radio navigator;
• The built-in USB connector makes it possible to connect external devices to view and play files;
• amplifier the presence of low frequencies of music for higher quality sound.

Technical characteristics of the radio

Kalina's standard audio system

Technical characteristics of the standard radio in the Kalina “Lux” configuration:

• 2DIN touch screen;
• presence of stereophonic radio;
• ability to play multimedia files;
• ability to synchronize with a cell phone;
• work with bluetooth.

Device development - WindowsCE 6.0. RAM - 128 MB. Fifth generation central processing chip. These characteristics cannot but please fans of AvtoVAZ products, because now the car has become much more pleasant to drive.

Radio tape recorder Kalina: technical characteristics in the “Norma” configuration differ from the “luxury” one in the absence of a touch screen, Bluetooth connection and synchronization with a cell phone. The size of the radio is 1DIN, removable panel. Some configurations have 4 speakers and an antenna. The radio receives wide range radio waves, can play discs of different formats, and work with USB drives and SD cards.

It is also good that cars with radios have passed all special tests before being released to the masses. They were tested at extremely low and extremely high temperatures, electromagnetic compatibility was checked with modeling of the radio interference spectrum.

Removing the car's standard radio

Before you begin the removal procedure itself, you need all the tools that you will need during the work. You can use removable keys or two plates from frame wipers. Next, the selected instruments must be inserted at a slight angle into the spaces under the TA and Scan keys until you hear a characteristic click. Afterwards, you should move the keys slightly apart and take out the tape recorder.

If you use plates for this purpose, then they also need to be moved apart and brought back to the center, and only then pulled towards you.

Before installing a new device, it is important to disconnect the negative contact from the battery. Next, you need to remove the plastic pocket-plug from the opening for this device. On the reverse side there are two special connectors - brown - for the rear and front speakers, and gray for power connections. If the connectors of the transport and receiver match, then they can simply be connected using adapters, or according to the diagram. Then the box with the device is reinserted into the panel and the “Reset” button is pressed.

The diagram for connecting a new radio to the car:

• the terminal is yellow, pin A4 constantly gives 12 V;
• blue cord, contact A5, output to the car antenna +12 V;
• red wire, pin A6, gives +12 V when connecting ACC;
• black cord, A8, ground;
• purple terminal, pin B1, + from the right rear speaker;
• black-violet cord, B2, - from the right rear speaker;
• gray wire, B3, + front right speaker;
• black-blue cord, contact B4, – front right speaker;
• white wire, pin B5, + speaker left front;
• black and white cord, B6, – speaker left front;
• green wire, pin B7, + rear speaker on the left;
• black and green cord, B8, – rear speaker on the left.

At the same time, in order to fully form the entire acoustic system, speakers should be installed. In order to install the rear ones, you need to remove the mesh cover using a screwdriver and connect the contacts through adapters. Next, you need to insert metal eyes into these holes, which are secured with self-tapping screws, and then install the speakers into the corresponding connectors, putting decorative covers on them.

As for the front speakers, to install them, first unscrew the self-tapping screw below the door handle. Then remove the rubber mat from the closing handle. Next, you need to unscrew the two screws and press the latches. This will allow you to remove the power window control panel. Having done this, you need to remove the cap from the pin on the lock lock together with the decorative rim, get rid of the casing and connect the speakers to their installation locations.

Installation in Lada Priora 2

Priora 2 cars are equipped with a standard 1 DIN size radio with a trapezoidal front part. The display is located on the top of the instrument panel, which makes it easier to read information.

Basic configurations were not equipped with a head unit; plastic plugs were installed on the central part of the instrument panel.

The instrument panel has a standard harness for connecting the radio, equipped with an ISO connector consisting of two plugs.

Self-installation of the radio on Priora 2 includes several stages:

1. Unscrew a couple of screws located under the removable rubber mat in the niche for small items.
2. Remove the decorative leather cover of the gear selector knob, under which there are 3 additional screws for a Phillips screwdriver.
3. Remove the lower part of the center console; the gear shift knob remains in its original place.
4. Unscrew a pair of screws located under the climate control unit.
5. Use a spatula to pry and remove the 2 covers located above the button block and under the standard place for the radio.
6. Unscrew the remaining 4 screws and pull the front panel towards you.
7. After this, it is necessary to modify the panel or mount the equipment in a standard window and make adjustments.

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The radio installed on the Priora must be connected through the ignition switch, which allows you to save settings and guarantees that the equipment is turned off after removing the key. It is necessary to modify the standard plugs by supplying additional power from the buttons in the instrument panel.

Alternative options

If the car owner is not satisfied with the standard MMC device on the Veste, they recommend using a 2DIN radio. Retail chains offer the following options for multimedia systems:

• Chinese 7010B, 7021G, 7023B, AD-UNI707, C1060706A, MEKEDE MKD, RK-A701.
• Russian multimedia system PROLOGY DVU-750.
• The devices PROLOGY DNU-2630, SWAT AHR 4180, NAVIPILOT DROID4, DVM 2117 IQ have also proven themselves well.

Some models of 2DIN devices require an adapter frame, without which it is impossible to install a new audio device.

Do-it-yourself installation of a radio in a Lada Priora

In the first case, we consider the installation of a 1 DIN type audio player, which does not involve changing the shape and parameters of the plastic base of the console. Before installation, turn off the power to the vehicle by disconnecting the negative terminal of the battery.

It is recommended to divide the installation process of a standard audio player into several stages in the following sequence:

1. 1. Preparing the hole for installation. To do this, remove the plastic cover covering the niche provided by the manufacturer for installing the audio player;
2. 2. Determination of connectors for connection. In the hole for installing the audio player there are several sockets: for power connections in gray and for speakers in brown;
3. 3. Connecting the player to car connectors. If the connectors of the audio player and the machine comply with the ISO standard, it is necessary to make the connection according to the diagram or through an adapter;
4. 4. Installing the radio in the standard hole. Remove the magnetic frame and install the housing into the standard hole in the car console. When locked correctly, there will be a slight click;
5. 5. Activate the player by pressing the “Reset” button.

Installing an audio player of type 2 DIN is more labor-intensive due to the formation of the appropriate hole size in the Priora console. The installation process is similar to the 1 DIN installation system, the connection is made according to the same principle.

Connecting a new

Installation of a new audio device is carried out in the standard mounting hole. When using alternative equipment that has a different configuration of the front part, transition frames are used to allow the unit to harmoniously fit into the interior of the car. For switching, adapters are used to ensure compatibility between the wiring harness on the car and the connector on the player body.

On Priora 2 cars, the standard configuration did not include a standard radio; in its place there was a trapezoidal pocket that could accommodate a 1 din head unit. But additional sealing of the resulting cracks or the manufacture of a decorative frame is required.

Many owners place the radio in place of the plug located below the standard mounting socket. Algorithm of actions:

1. Remove the rubber mat in the niche located below the climate control controls. Remove 2 screws.
2. Pry up and remove the decorative cover of the gear shift knob, under which there are 3 more screws.
3. Remove the lower part of the console, providing access to the lower mounting points of the front cover of the instrument panel console.
4. Remove the plastic cover above the control buttons, under which there are 2 more screws.
5. Remove the decorative frame.
6. Remove the cover and modify the seat to a size sufficient to install the guide shaft.
7. Install and secure the shaft in the console, and then insert the radio into it.

After installing the shaft, it is necessary to mount all the removed parts in the reverse order. The same scheme is used to replace the original radio on Priora 2 cars.

Removing and installing the standard radio on a Priora

Of course, one of the most recognizable models of domestic cars today is the Lada Priora. Its reliability and reasonable price attract the attention of many future and current car owners.

Most drivers prefer to create their own style inside the vehicle. Like any other car, Priora has some design features that are recommended to be studied before creating this very “own style”.

One of these features is related to the radio. Owners of this car model often ask the question “How to remove the standard radio on a Priora?” Dismantling the radio takes place in several stages:

Types of tuning of the Priora central console

Below are some of the most popular examples of console modifications by Prior owners.

Painting

Painting is carried out in several stages. To begin work on modifications, it is necessary to dismantle the console and remove all attached electrical equipment from it, such as a clock, climate control unit and media system.

Then the factory paintwork on the plastic is sanded, primed and painted.

Pros and cons of this method:

Pros:

Minuses:

• The impossibility of returning everything to its original appearance;
• Long and expensive work process;

Pasting with film

This type of modification is the most popular and widespread due to its speed and low cost. With such modification, as well as with painting, it is necessary to dismantle the center console and all attachments. After removal, the console is treated with a degreaser and a film is glued to the degreased surface and, using a hairdryer, stretched over all convex areas.

Pros and cons of this method:

pros:

• Cheapness;
• Rapidity;
• The ability to return to its original appearance;

Minuses:

• Not durable, the film quickly begins to sand and crack;

Installing a 2DIN radio

This modification involves sawing off excess parts of the console, which may interfere with the installation of a large two-din radio. Practically no modifications will be required if you install such a radio in the center console of a luxury Priora, since a larger multimedia system is installed there from the factory.

Preparation and necessary tools

It is more convenient to remove the generator on a Lada Priora on an overpass or inspection hole. Before you begin dismantling, prepare the following tools:

• locksmith's crank;
• extension;
• cardan from the tool kit;
• heads for 10, 12, 13, 17;
• spanners for 10, 12, 13, 17.
• WD-40 product.

When driving onto a pit or overpass, do not forget to install chocks under the wheels so that the car does not roll spontaneously. Then disconnect the negative terminal from the battery. Apply WD-40 to the mounting areas of the generator and air conditioning compressor. Wait 10-15 minutes for the product to take effect.

DIY installation instructions

Brief installation instructions:

1. First prepare the installation site. Depending on the vehicle, it may be necessary to remove some of the center console trim.
2. Then the transition frame is installed, if necessary.
3. The car radio is connected to the vehicle's on-board network. You need to connect the power cable, the plug to which the speakers are connected, and the antenna to the corresponding outputs on it. If there are radio control buttons on the steering wheel of your car, then they also need to be connected, if the device allows it. By the way, if the car does not have speakers installed, then you should first install them in the doors and rear parcel shelf, and then lay the wiring under the interior trim, which will go to the radio.
4. The device is placed in the seat and fixed in it. It should be noted that the radio must be securely fastened so that it does not vibrate when driving off-road or on rough roads.
5. Check the functionality of the car radio and replace all interior trim elements.

Price issue

The cost of the radio depends on the manufacturer, as well as its functionality. The cheapest option - Swat WX-212UBW - can be found on sale for 3 thousand rubles. The average cost of more or less high-quality devices is from 6 thousand rubles. A high-quality Alpine INE-W987D radio tape recorder can be bought for 78 thousand rubles.

Instructions for removing the standard radio on a Priora in luxury configuration.

We insert the second plate into the slot under the “TA” button.

The plates need to be inserted at a slight angle until they hear a characteristic click.

We bring both plates towards the center of the radio, while simultaneously pulling the radio plates towards us.

If the plate suddenly falls off, don’t despair, we make the hook again and pull out the radio.

Insert the keys all the way.

Then we move them to the side and pull them towards us.

The radio can be easily removed.

Note: This method is suitable for removing standard radios of both the 1st and 2nd generation.

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Removing the device using standard keys according to the instructions

So, there is a radio and standard keys. But that's not all, you will need an additional tool in the process.

Required Tools

To work you will need:

• Keys for dismantling. Depending on the specific model and key manufacturer, there may be 2 or 4;
• Knife.

Sequence of removing the car radio from the niche

First of all, remove the front panel, and if necessary, then the decorative parts. On older models, this frame covers the key connectors. This is no longer the case with the new ones.

Then the holes for the keys become visible and easy access to them is provided. The holes can be seen on the side walls of the head unit.

Then the keys are inserted into special grooves - they need to be inserted until they click. In some cases, it may be necessary to force or rock the fixture from side to side. If a click occurs. You can safely pull the radio out of the mine.

If the head unit cannot be removed, it can be screwed to the panel with an additional pin. In this case, it is necessary to remove the dashboard to access the device from the back side.

Video

The video shows in detail the entire process of dismantling the car radio using standard keys.

Decoding problems

The main pitfall of the described procedure lies in the security code embedded in the memory of most radio tape recorders. The bottom line is this: disconnecting the music center from the external power supply for 10-15 minutes will lead to the fact that the next time you turn on the car radio, it will require you to enter a security code (usually a four-digit one), without which it will not function.

Advice. Removing the device to replace it with a new one is not a problem, unless you plan to use the old player on another machine. In any case, try not to disconnect the battery for a long time.

The device requests a code after connecting to the on-board network

If the card with the code is lost or missing, the issue can be resolved in several ways:

• when it comes to a standard device, for a certain fee they will help you find the code at a dealership that sells cars of your brand;
• there are companies and individual specialists dealing with these problems;
• the free way is to search for code using various programs.

Serial number location

Regardless of the method chosen, you will have to remove the radio from the socket to find out the serial number. It is printed along with a barcode on a tag glued to the side or top of the case. After taking out the device, rewrite these numbers, and then try to calculate the PIN code using them using various online calculators on the Internet. If it was not possible to determine the required code using this method, then remove the music center and take it to specialists in this field and prepare to pay for their services.

Important point. If you do not know the PIN code of the radio, then when searching on your own, do not enter combinations of numbers more than 3 times! Otherwise, the device will be blocked, and in this state, decoding it will cost much more.

The issue of removing a car radio from its socket is not very difficult and will not require much time. But the consequences can be unexpected for an unprepared motorist. Hence the last piece of advice: find the lost pin code before turning off and removing the player in order to save your time and nerves.

In order to remove a standard car radio from a car, no special skills are required. All that is required is a set of special keys supplied with the device. But what if there are no keys? In this case, is it possible to remove the radio from the niche without breaking it? This is what we will discuss in today’s article.

How to remove the radio without keys?

If standard keys are lost, you need to make homemade ones, focusing on the shape of the slots. To see them, remove the device’s removable panel and plastic frame. Here is a list of available tools with the help of which owners of various cars manage to unlock the latches:

• thin steel strips 6-15 mm wide;
• stationery knives;
• plastic clamps for electrical wiring;
• nails and straight wire - for round holes;
• thin screwdrivers and other similar items that fit the shape of the cracks.

These steel strips can be used instead of keys

Reference. In many radios, the mounting slots are visible from the outside, so there is no need to remove the front panel and plastic frame.

The first step is to remove the front panel of the radio.

To remove the car radio, use the same algorithm:

1. Insert first one and then a second strip of thin metal (or a utility knife, thin screwdriver) into the technological opening. Feel each latch unlock.
2. If the turntable is supported by 4 clips, insert four instruments.
3. Slowly remove the radio from the niche at the same time as the improvised keys.

The strips need to be inserted into the side slots

Advice. When using steel strips to open latches, be sure to wear cloth gloves to avoid cutting your hands on the sharp edges.

The music center is removed along with the strips

What kinds of mounts are there for radio tape recorders?

Different manufacturers use different types of fasteners:

• Using fixing elements on the side of the device;
• Using elastic latches;
• Using bolts or screws.

With clamps, a frame is used that is inserted into the “shaft”. The side walls of the car radio have special recesses, and there are tongues on the frame.

To dismantle the head unit you need keys. With them you can easily straighten the tabs or bend them. But this type of fastening has a drawback - the frame can become deformed.

The second type of fastening is more reliable - it involves the use of elastic latches. They can be seen on the side and top walls. These latches fit into special seats in the frame, the simplest and most reliable way to mount the radio.

In some car models, in order to ensure reliable fastening of the multimedia system and to eliminate the risk of failure due to vibrations, installation is carried out to the dashboard, or rather to the power elements. The dashboard is held on the pipe using metal corners. Such fasteners are used in premium cars Mazda and Toyota.

The option of installing a radio in this way is considered additional, but car audio installers often remove the corners, and installation is carried out without fixing elements. This option is not reliable.

Single- or double-din radios are mounted in the dashboard tunnel without any additional fixation. It is customary to mount the device on the center console.

The media system is latched with ordinary plastic latches. This is a screwless fitting - you can see this even on the Lacetti.

With this installation, the radio simply hangs and is not able to withstand even minor shock loads. There are holes on the sides of the device, but most motorists do not know what they are for.

It turns out that these holes are made for reliable installation of the device to the dashboard using corners.

This is a factory fastener that complements the standard fastener.

Types of radio mounts

To choose a method for removing a car player, you need to understand how it is fixed inside the panel. The following types of fastenings exist:

• on 2 side clamps;
• on 4 latches located on the side and top of the case;
• fastened with self-tapping screws or screws to the brackets.

Example of mounting a standard head unit

Note. The last method of fixation is typical for standard devices that are supplied to the car by the manufacturer.

Latch on mounting frame

The principle of fastening with latches (clamps) is that the body of the radio is enclosed in a metal mounting frame, and is not directly built into the panel niche. This intermediate part, which has special petals with protrusions or grooves (depending on the brand and model of the device), is securely fixed in the niche. The player body is equipped with mating latches that engage when the player is inserted into the socket.

The counterpart of the latch on the body

To unlock the latches and remove the car radio, keys of various shapes are used, supplied by the manufacturer complete with music for the car. They are lost over the years of car operation, since they are used extremely rarely. As a rule, the key is a shaped strip of metal or a handle inserted into 2 pairs of holes located on the front panel of the device.

This is what most car radio removal keys look like

The mountings of standard radios are most often made with bolts, screwed to brackets and hidden under the front plastic panel. Here you cannot do without a minimum set of tools to dismantle this panel and unscrew the mounting screws or bolts.

Handle key for unlocking 4 latches

Reference. All of the listed intricacies with hidden latches and special keys were invented by manufacturers with one goal: to make it as difficult as possible for thieves to steal the car radio when the car is broken into.

Location of key holes

How to properly remove a radio without special keys

Many motorists face the problem of removing the radio in their car. Some people cannot remove the standard device installed at the factory, others inherited the music along with the car, and others simply lost special keys. There are also plenty of reasons for dismantling - from repairing wiring to buying a new stereo system. Hence the demand for information arose on how and with what help you can carefully remove the car radio without damaging the plastic of the front panel. And although the operation is primitively simple and can be easily performed with improvised means, there are pitfalls in it that you need to be aware of.

How to remove a radio without keys

A popular option for dismantling standard radios is keys to other devices. You can also remove using plates, rods, mounting tape.

What tools will you need?

To work, you will need two pieces of steel strip 30 cm long and 1 cm wide. You should also use protective gloves. You may need a knife.

Removal process

In case of using steel plates, the steps will be as follows:

• First of all, insert the first plate into the key slot on the radio;
• Next, insert the second plate;
• Two plates are brought towards the center of the device and pull the car radio towards you.

How to remove the standard radio on a Priora

Some modifications of the VAZ Priora use standard Ural or Supra radios. To replace with high-quality multimedia centers, you need to dismantle the old head unit. Removing the standard radio on a Priora is not difficult. However, there are nuances, without knowledge of which the dismantling process can cause some difficulties.

Installation in Lada Priora 2

Priora 2 cars are equipped with a standard 1 DIN size radio with a trapezoidal front part. The display is located on the top of the instrument panel, which makes it easier to read information.

The instrument panel has a standard harness for connecting the radio, equipped with an ISO connector consisting of two plugs.

Self-installation of the radio on Priora 2 includes several stages:

1. Unscrew a couple of screws located under the removable rubber mat in the niche for small items.
2. Remove the decorative leather cover of the gear selector knob, under which there are 3 additional screws for a Phillips screwdriver.
3. Remove the lower part of the center console; the gear shift knob remains in its original place.
4. Unscrew a pair of screws located under the climate control unit.
5. Use a spatula to pry and remove the 2 covers located above the button block and under the standard place for the radio.
6. Unscrew the remaining 4 screws and pull the front panel towards you.
7. After this, it is necessary to modify the panel or mount the equipment in a standard window and make adjustments.

The radio installed on the Priora must be connected through the ignition switch, which allows you to save settings and guarantees that the equipment is turned off after removing the key. It is necessary to modify the standard plugs by supplying additional power from the buttons in the instrument panel.

Keys for removing radio Ford Focus 2

The keys for removing the Ford Focus 2 radio are similar in size to those used for other Ford car models. The diameter of their hole is two centimeters, and the length is four and a half centimeters. As for other characteristics, the instrument is silver in color and made of metal. This is a durable and reliable material that has a high wear resistance, so it can last for a very long time.

It is worth paying attention to the purpose of the tool. It is intended only for dismantling the stereo. Helps get this job done quickly and easily. As practice shows, such keys are also suitable for other cars. For example, Mondeo 3, Transit and others.

Required Tools

In order to remove the radio, you must have special keys designed for this purpose. Users often use the Sony or Pioneer MMC editing tool. But if there are no such keys, then you can use improvised means. In most cases, a frame from windshield wiper blades is used. There are slots at the ends of the metal plates that engage with the latches of the car radio.

If there are no such devices, then you can remove the standard head unit from the Priora using nail files. The size of the tool must be such that it fits freely into the existing slots. In the case when the standard unit is replaced with a 2-din radio, you will have to remove the decorative panel. To do this you will need a screwdriver or socket wrench.

Possible problems

When removing the standard radio, it may be difficult to select a tool and disengage the latches.

The size of the dismantling plates used must correspond to the size of the slots between the buttons.

Otherwise it will be impossible to insert them. It is better to choose steel hooks that will not deform from the applied efforts.

The result of the work performed will depend on the correct location of the removable keys. To release the latches, after clicking, bring the plates towards each other, otherwise it will be impossible to disengage the locks. Not everyone succeeds in this operation the first time. If unsuccessful, the attempt must be repeated. If, as a result of repeated attempts, it was not possible to dismantle the radio, then you need to replace the removable keys and repeat the work.

It must be remembered that you can completely remove the head unit only after disconnecting the antenna cable.

Step-by-step instruction

Step-by-step instructions for dismantling the standard radio:

1. Before removing the Priora's standard radio, it is recommended to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery from the body.
2. Carefully insert a thin steel plate into the slots located under the Scan and TA buttons. The tools must be placed at a slight angle to the side, being careful not to damage the plastic of the radio panel.
3. The plates must be inserted until a click appears, indicating that the latches are actuated.
4. Then you need to pull the head unit out of the cavity in the Priora instrument panel. To do this, turn the plates slightly to the sides and use them as levers for dismantling. If the tool comes off, it should be reinserted into the groove until it makes contact with the latch.
5. Pull the equipment out of the shaft, carefully disconnect the power plugs, antennas and connections to the speakers.

Many owners cannot remove the head unit from a Lada Priora car using the given method, since the tool bends, but the latches do not come off. Instead of plates, it is allowed to use nail files or special keys used to remove Pioneer or Sony radios.

When removing an acoustic device, you should remember that the signal cables have a small cross-section; sudden jerks lead to damage to the elements.

Alternative dismantling method:

1. Before removing the radio from the Priora using nail files, you need to completely open the glove box lid.
2. Insert the file into the cavity of the right latch until it makes contact with the latch. Then turn the instrument slightly to the right, disengaging the tongue from the audio device body.
3. Gently push the rear of the radio through the glove box. Since it is necessary to simultaneously hold the clamps and push the equipment out of the installation shaft, it is recommended to hire an assistant.
4. After the body of the audio device extends 2-3 mm, you should move the latch on the left side.
5. Continue pushing the radio until it comes out 30-40 mm from the mounting socket. Further movement is limited by the antenna coaxial cable, which is secured with plastic clamps along the lower edge of the instrument panel near the glove box. It is necessary to cut off the clamp and disconnect the connector located in this place.
6. After the audio device is completely removed from the mounting socket, you should carefully disconnect the existing plugs.

Removing the device according to the instructions

The algorithm for removing the radio if you have the keys is outrageously simple. It is worth considering in order to understand how to act if they are lost. The order is as follows:

1. Remove the front panel of the player and the decorative plastic frame, prying it up with a flathead screwdriver if necessary.
2. Insert the first key into the gap between the housing and the mounting frame, located at the end. You should feel slight resistance as the tool bends the latch.
3. Repeat the same action with the second key.
4. Grasp the radio with your hands by the protruding parts on the sides of the case and carefully remove it from the niche.

Connecting your phone via Bluetooth to the multimedia system

As you know, Russian engineers installed a modern multimedia system with a touch monitor in the new Kalina. It is worth noting that in addition to the functions of displaying video and playing music, it allows you to connect the driver’s cell phone via Bluetooth wireless technology. So, what actions do you need to take to connect your phone to Bluetooth on the new Kalina 2? 1) First, in your mobile phone’s Bluetooth settings, check the box above the “Visibility to everyone” option. After that, turn on wireless technology. Once the connection is activated, you can proceed to the next steps.