How to Install a Vauxhall Vectra Aftermarket Radio

When you wire the radio, you are going to wirefactory fitted speakers with aftermarket
the radio just as you would for a standard radioreplacements.
that would be in this vehicle, but you are going to•Fixing screws and adaptor leads are included
make one minor change to the new radios groundwhere applicable.
wire. The new radios ground wire is going to beKit contains sufficient components for two
plugged into the plastic connector that hadspeakers :
originally been plugged into the rear of the Infinity•An interface kit to connect a compatible
radio. This connector is a ground wire to anClarion aftermarket radio to your Vauxhall
"Infinity" amplifier which is located away from theVectra's factory-fitted remote control stalk .
radio. When you plug the new radios ground wire•Kit comprises of universal interface control
into this ground wire for the "Infinity" amplifier, thebox plus Vauxhall Vectra adaptor cable .
"Infinity" amplifier will turn on and power the•This aerial adaptor will enable you to replace a
speakers inside the vehicle.Vauxhall Vectra factory fitted radio with a Clarion
How to install Aftermarket radio in Vauxhallaftermarket unit, and use your original aerial
Vectraconnecting plug.
•One of the joys of driving a car is listening to•This fascia adaptor will enable you to replace a
tunes while on the highway.Vauxhall Vectra factory fitted radio with a Clarion
• Music is a car driver's perfect companion andaftermarket unit, and retain the original
having the right stereo in your vehicle definitelyappearance of your dashboard.
makes driving much more enjoyable.•This adaptor is required to replace a Vauxhall
•Over the years, car manufacturers haveVectra factory fitted radio with a Clarion
become more attentive to the needs of theaftermarket model.
driver adding in much better stereo systems,•It converts the car's original power and
however for music purists.speakers wiring connector to a standard ISO
•You will still have to buy an aftermarket radioconnector, as used on all our radios.
to get the kind of features and sound that you•Simply plug one end of the adaptor into your
are looking for.cars wiring harness, and the other end into your
•The good news for those that are looking tonew radio; no cutting of wires is necessary.
install a new stereo into their vehicle is that car•The integrated DVD/CD/MP3/WMA-player.
manufacturers have long ago made sure to make•Playback of CD, CD-R/RW, MP3, WMA, DVD,
it easy to swap.DVD-R/RW, DVD-MP3, VCD, SVCD, MPEG4,
•Wiring for car's is usually the same for oneDivX6, JPEG and Picture CD: Region code 2,
single car manufacturer meaning that once youIntegrated Dolby Digital decoder,
purchase the right wire harness you can easilyLast-playback-memory function.
connect an aftermarket stereo into your vehicle.In my opinion this is the best way to set up your
•Now the only hard part is making sure thestereo if you decide to switch it up. I did it to get
vehicle fits into the dash and the speakers fit witha better quality sound out of my subs, and also
your new stereo receiver.to have the touch screen for my IPod.
•Besides the head unit, it is important to putA word about the radio installation kit you are
lots of thought into the speaker's amps and wiringabout to install. There are many manufacturers of
you will use.radio installation kits for this vehicle. Each
•IO CONNECT provides a cost effectivemanufacturer produces slightly different variations
solution for music integration on the move. Haveof the same kit, and a few make individual kits
in-car access to your music on the move,for specific vehicles. The pictured installation kit
wherever you are, whatever your mood.shown in the illustrations below is a standard kit
•With Io CONNECT you can take your musicused for many. Radio installation kits change with
with you and create your own soundtrack for athe model and years of production of the vehicle.
journey via any of your portable devices.When selecting a kit for this vehicle, make sure
•The SOT series leads are designed to installthe kit you purchase states on the package the
aftermarket hands free kits such as Parrot withinstallation kit will work with your vehicle model
ISO connections.and year. Some kits may require additional setup.
•They are provided in two parts, oneCertain kits may be multi function kits designed to
converting Car Wiring loom to ISO the secondwork with multiple vehicles and may require the
lead is then ISO from the Car Kit and plugs backinstaller to remove break away screw mounting
into the Car Radio.tabs attached to the kit that are not required for
•An adaptor usually required when replacingyour particular vehicle.