How to Upgrade a 2013-2016 Toyota RAV4 Radio with Touch Screen Speakers Sound System

2013-2016 Toyota RAV4 car radio after installation

Do you have a plan to upgrade your factory radio for a more wonderful driving experience? If you do, you have to select a new car radio firstly. After getting a suitable car radio, you can go to a car radio upgrade center to arrange a technician to install the new radio straightly. Or if you have some installation experience before, you can try to install such a radio on your own under a correct installation guide. The following is a 2013-2016 Toyota RAV4 car radio installation guide from Seicane. If you have the same dashboard, you can refer to it carefully so as to finish your installation successfully.

2013-2016 Toyota RAV4 car radio after installation
2013-2016 Toyota RAV4 car radio after installation

Before and during installation, you should notice:

1.Before connecting, please make sure the ignition is off to avoid short circuit.

2.Ensure connect the yellow and red power cable at last.

3.Ensure that all loose wires are isolated with electrical tape

4.Ensure don’t tangle the wire when tighten the moving parts(Such as seat rails).

5.Ensure that all ground is connected to the same place.

6.Using the improper fuse may cause damage of fire, so when replace the fuse, please consult the professional.

7.For your convenience, here’s the recommended tools for removal and installation from Seicane, please check for more details: http://www.seicane.com/car-dvd-dismantling-device-srd-400

2013-2016 Toyota RAV4 car radio installation guide

1. Using an automotive trim tool to remove the upper dashboard trim panel. Set the panel aside once removed.

Using an automotive trim tool to remove the upper dashboard trim panel. Set the panel aside once removed
Using an automotive trim tool to remove the upper dashboard trim panel. Set the panel aside once removed
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2. Gently pry the air conditioning vents on the left and right-hand sides of the factory touch screen unit away from the dashboard.

Gently pry the air conditioning vents on the left and right-hand sides of the factory touch screen unit away from the dashboard
Gently pry the air conditioning vents on the left and right-hand sides of the factory touch screen unit away from the dashboard
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3. Gently pry the clock display and hazard lamp panel away from the dashboard and set it to the side.

Gently pry the clock display and hazard lamp panel away from the dashboard and set it to the side
Gently pry the clock display and hazard lamp panel away from the dashboard and set it to the side

4. Remove the four retaining screws attaching the factory touch screen unit to the dashboard.

Remove the four retaining screws attaching the factory touch screen unit to the dashboard
Remove the four retaining screws attaching the factory touch screen unit to the dashboard

5. Gently lift the touch screen unit away from the dashboard and lean it forward to gain access to the wiring harnesses on the reverse side.

Gently lift the touch screen unit away from the dashboard and lean it forward to gain access to the wiring harnesses on the reverse side
Gently lift the touch screen unit away from the dashboard and lean it forward to gain access to the wiring harnesses on the reverse side

6. Disconnect the touch screen by unplugging the individual harnesses.

Disconnect the touch screen by unplugging the individual harnesses
Disconnect the touch screen by unplugging the individual harnesses

7. Check all the accessories for the new Seicane car radio.

Check all the accessories for the new Seicane car radio
Check all the accessories for the new Seicane car radio

8. Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane car radio.

Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane car radio
Connect the harnesses to the back of the new Seicane car radio

9. Connect the Seicane car radio to your original radio’s plugs.

10. Turn on the new Seicane car radio to have a careful check if everything works well. If it doesn’t, please check whether all the cables are connected correctly.

11. Put the new Seicane car radio into the dash.

12. Put everything into their original place.

 

Wish you can learn some skills to achieve the installation of a 2013-2016 Toyota RAV4 car radio. Don’t worry if you meet some difficulties during the installation. To overcome the difficulties, please feel free to contact your dealer or seek help from a professional technician. Or you can also ask an experienced person to help you alongside during the installation.

Since a car radio matters a lot for the successful installation, you have to choose a suitable car radio for your car first of all. If you don’t have any idea, we suggest you check out the following link which is a 2013-2016 Toyota RAV4 car radio from Seicane. Here comes the link, please click:

http://www.seicane.com/hd-touchscreen-1024-600-car-stereo-for-2013-2016-toyota-rav4-android-radio-gps-navigaion-wifi-am-fm-radio-rds-bluetooth-music-1080p-video-mirror-link-steering-wheel-control-quad-core-s128033

This car radio is upgraded to an advanced Android 5.1.1 operation system and a strong RK3188 1.6 GHz Cortex A9 Quad-core processor to enhance the capabilities as well as smooth the operation.

Hand-free calls and streaming music are both supported if you pair your Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone or other enabled devices with this unit through Bluetooth technology. Therefore, you will embrace a safe and cheerful driving.

Thanks to the 3D GPS navigation system of high precision, you can be accurately guided to any places you’d like to go according to turn-by-turn directions and voice prompts. And with dual-zone function, you can play your favorite music behind the scene under GPS mode which won’t have any influence on GPS function.

What’s more, there are a lot of entertainment ways to relax both yourself and your passengers by this radio, including playing DVDs, CD, VCD, music, TV programs and movies, etc.

What are you waiting for? This radio is at a competitive price now, just take it without hesitation!