| The installation instructions called to mate the | | | | Don't worry if you take it off and |
| Scosche CR02B wire harness adapter to the | | | | then realize you didn't have to. As long as you |
| Jensen harness using solder and heat shrink. Now, | | | | don't break anything it'll go back with ease. |
| I have access to that stuff, but what a pain. So I | | | | You might ask yourself, how do I |
| went to Radio Shack and bought a 274-680 and | | | | plug my mp3 player into my PT? Easy. |
| made the connection using only a screw driver. | | | | Don't screw the new radio into the |
| This Chrysler install package kit will allow installation | | | | bracket just yet. It's time to start the wiring |
| of a Single din radio in the PT Cruiser. It is | | | | process. |
| designed to have a factory fit and finish. This | | | | Since you were smart (weren't |
| radio kit is designed with the consumer in mind | | | | you?!) and purchased the wiring adapter with your |
| and comes with a very comprehensive manual | | | | radio, all you have to do is connect the new |
| with full instructions for installing a radio in your | | | | stereo's wiring harness to the adapter, and it's |
| Chrysler.oHigh grade ABS plastic.oComprehensive | | | | plug-and-play. |
| instruction manual.oAll necessary hardware to | | | | To connect the stereo's harness to |
| install.oAn aftermarket radio Recessed Din | | | | your adapter, you'll need to strip the wires and |
| Mount.oSpecial design accommodates DIN, DIN | | | | crimp the connections. |
| pullout, and removal able face DIN | | | | Never install a new radio using only |
| radios.oDesigned to Bolt precisely to OEM radio | | | | electrical tape or those twist-on type connectors |
| mounting positions. | | | | used in house wiring. These aren't acceptable or |
| This harness will keep your factory speakers | | | | safe ways to keep automotive wiring in place. |
| working so you won't have to re-wire. | | | | You can ground the radio by finding |
| Also included in this package is the Chrysler | | | | a screw under there to attach this wire to. |
| Antenna adapter which allows you to use your | | | | If your PT is like most and has a |
| factory AM/FM Antenna with your new radio. | | | | ground wire for the radio already, just cut the |
| It adapts the small antenna to the big found in all | | | | connector off and crimp it to the adapter harness. |
| aftermarket radios. | | | | Once you have all of your electrical |
| What We Need: | | | | connections made, go ahead and plug the adapter |
| replacement stereo | | | | into the car's wiring harness. |
| wiring adapter kit | | | |  Then plug the radio itself in for a |
| wire crimps | | | | test run. It may seem silly, but the worst time to |
| electrical tape | | | | find out about a wiring issue is after you have |
| wire cutters | | | | re-installed all of those trim panels! |
| crimping tool | | | | The radio works. Now all you need |
| screwdrivers | | | | to do is put the new stereo into the bracket. It |
| Installation Steps for radio in PT Cruiser | | | | should have holes in the side just like your old unit |
| If you are installing a PT Cruiser radio with an iPod | | | | did. |
| jack, be sure to pick up a patch cord, too. | | | |  Use the screws that came with |
| In most vehicles you will have to | | | | the new radio, they will be correctly sized. |
| work your way toward the PT Cruiser radio by | | | | Once it's in, snap the trim plate |
| removing trim panels. | | | | onto the outside. |
| If you have a repair manual, check | | | | You need to do is plug the wiring |
| to see what's involved in removing the PT Cruiser | | | | harness back into the radio and put the assembly |
| radio in your vehicle. | | | | back into place. |
| You may be surprised at how | | | |  Before you shove everything in, |
| many panels need to be removed to get to the | | | | try to arrange the wires so that they won't be |
| radio, but keep at it. | | | | crimped by anything when you push the new |
| The trim panels will be held on by | | | | radio into the hole. |
| screws for the most part. | | | | If you do, you might be rewarded |
| Some of the screws may not be | | | | with an extra percussion section inside your PT as |
| as obvious or visible as others. | | | | all of those panels start to vibrate! |
| Also, some pieces may be | | | | A word about the radio installation kit you are |
| attached using a type of push-screw which is | | | | about to install. There are many manufacturers of |
| simply pulled out of its socket. | | | | radio installation kits for this vehicle. Each |
| After you have removed all of the | | | | manufacturer produces slightly different variations |
| trim surrounding the stereo, you'll remove the old | | | | of the same kit, and a few make individual kits |
| stereo as an assembly, a unit that includes the | | | | for specific vehicles. The pictured installation kit |
| stereo itself and a mounting bracket. | | | | shown in the illustrations below is a standard kit |
| You might have a coin tray | | | | used for many. Radio installation kits change with |
| underneath the stereo that will come out at the | | | | the model and years of production of the vehicle. |
| same time. | | | | When selecting a kit for this vehicle, make sure |
| With the bracket assembly out, | | | | the kit you purchase states on the package the |
| you need to remove the old radio from it. | | | | installation kit will work with your vehicle model |
| It will be held together by a set of | | | | and year. Some kits may require additional setup. |
| screws, usually in the side of the unit. Remove | | | | Certain kits may be multi function kits designed to |
| these screws and the old stereo should slide right | | | | work with multiple vehicles and may require the |
| out. | | | | installer to remove break away screw mounting |
| If your stereo sits atop a coin tray, | | | | tabs attached to the kit that are not required for |
| you may or may not have to remove the tray | | | | your particular vehicle. |
| at the same time. | | | | |