- Phillips-head screwdriver
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Crimping tool
- Wire strippers
- Electrical tape
- Solder (optional)
Step 1: Remove the Factory Stereo:
1. Turn off the vehicle and remove the keys from the ignition.
2. Locate the screws that hold the factory stereo in place. In most cases, there will be two screws on either side of the radio.
3. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to remove the screws.
4. Once the screws are removed, pull the stereo out of the dash. Disconnect the power connector and antenna cable from the back of the stereo.
5. Set the factory stereo aside.
Step 2: Prepare the Wiring Harness:
1. Take the wiring harness that came with your new car stereo and identify the wires. The wires will typically be labeled with different colors.
2. Match the wires from your new car stereo to the corresponding wires on your Saturn's wiring harness. The most important wires to match are the power, ground, and speaker wires.
3. Use a crimping tool to connect the wires from your new car stereo to the wires on your Saturn's wiring harness. Make sure that the connections are secure and there is no bare wire exposed.
4. Wrap the connections with electrical tape to insulate them.
Step 3: Install the New Car Stereo:
1. Slide the new car stereo into the dash until it snaps into place.
2. Secure the new car stereo with the screws that you removed in Step 1.
3. Connect the power connector and antenna cable to the back of the new car stereo.
4. Turn on the vehicle and test the new car stereo. Make sure that the power, speakers, and other functions are working properly.
Step 4: Clean Up:
1. Put away all of the tools and materials that you used.
2. Enjoy your new car stereo!
