Fit My Truck

Your installation is probably going to begin with the removal of the original stereo. Most times you'll be dealing with a factory installed stereo, most of which don't use "trim rings". For stereos without a "trim ring" surrounding the stereo face you should be able to see openings on the sides of the stereo where you may insert a tool to remove the unit.

When you receive your new Semi-Truck stereo the removal tools will be included. These will remove most factory installed Semi-Truck stereos, in other cases you'll have to improvise. If your stereo has a "trim ring" simply remove the ring to see the removal tool openings.

Once the old stereo has been completely disconnected, plug the new harness and antenna adapter (if required) into your Semi-Truck. At this point, you should be able to plug the stereo end of the harness and the antenna cable into the stereo.

Since your new stereo will most likely lock into the existing "stereo cage" there's no need to change that right away. Let's first test functionality!

Go ahead and slide the stereo into the "stereo cage" (be careful of the wiring). You should hear a click or two as the spring locks of the stereo find their place in the "stereo cage". Once the stereo is secure and the key is on if need be, attempt to power on the stereo.

Once you verify that everything is working as you had expected, power down the radio and turn off the key if need be. Gently attempt to pull the stereo the cage. If it doesn't want to come out easily you should insert the removal tools to verify that the stereo releases properly from the cage. This is just to make sure that the stereo is truly locked in and not just wedged. For this install to be safe going down the road the stereo must lock into the "stereo cage".

If the stereo pulls out easily without using the removal tools you will need to use the "stereo cage" that came with your new Semi-Truck stereo. Carefully remove the old "stereo cage" (usually just unfold some thin metal tabs) and insert the new "stereo cage". Once the new cage is in place you'll secure it using a small flat head screwdriver or an allen wrench (5mm allens work the best) to fold in the tabs.

Verify that the stereo locks into the "stereo cage" now and you're in business!