Volvo 760 and 740 Radio Install
This vehicle most likely has an external amplifier powering the speakers, not the amplifier inside the radio. This creates problems when installing a new replacement radio. The Volvo amplifier cannot be used and must be bypassed. This document shows you the extensive steps to remove the auto makers radio, find and bypass the auto makers amplifier in the vehicle, and then connect and mount the new replacement radio. If you have 4 speakers in your vehicle (2 in the front doors, and 2 in the rear doors) you most likely have an amplifier in your vehicle.
If your Volvo has only 2 front door speakers, and after following these steps you find out that your Volvo does NOT have an amplifier, turn to the “Wire New Radio” section for the wiring information needed to install a new radio.
STEP 1:
With a sharp pointed tool (could use a small flat head screwdriver or ice pick) remove the thin plastic trim panel that covers the cigarette lighter. When remove, you will see one (1) brass colored phillips screw, and one (1) black phillips screw. Remove both screws. You will now be able to remove the pocket.
STEP 2:
You can now remove the pocket below the radio. You have to pull the left side of the pocket first, angling the pocket. The pocket is secured on the right side with tabs. Once the pocket is angled you will be able to slide the pocket to the left, freeing the tabs on the right. Once the tabs on the right are no longer hooked behind the dash you should be able to pull the pocket forward out of the dash. The pocket should fall near the gear shift, down out of the way.
Note: if the pocket seems like it wont remove easily you may find it necessary to pull the cover off the ashtray, then pull the cover off the fuse box located behind the ashtray. This will give the pocket extra room below it and allow the pocket to drop out of the way of the radio.
STEP 3:
The radio is secured into the dash with metal compression clips on the side of the radio. Pulling the radio will not free it from the dash. The best and fastest way to remove the radio is to insert a flat head screwdriver between the right side of the radio and the plastic of the dash. Gently pry open a gap between the radio and the dash. This will give the clips enough room to slide out of the dash. With a firm pull, the radio should pull forward out of the dash. (This will NOT damage the dash or the radio) Remove Factory Radio
STEP 4:
Unplug the antenna cable from the rear of the radio. Unplug the black connector from the rear of the radio (This connector might be tough to unplug. Each side of the connector has a clip securing that side to the radio. You will need to push in each clip to remove the connector). If there is a round connector connected to the back of the radio, unplug it also. Pull the radio completely out of the dash
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