Difficulty

Very easy

Steps

4

Time Required

                          5 - 10 minutes

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What you need

Step 1

              MP3 Player with iPod iPhone or SD card and USB Support
  • In order to install the MP3 player, it must be fully compatible with the car radio. The Volvo radio shown in this guide is the SC-813 in a 1994 Volvo GLE.
  • Identify the radio model number to determine if the player is compatible. The model number in the radio shown is SC-813, located at the top left corner of the tape slot.
  • Most of the SC-XXX model radios have a quick release tap that allows you to remove them with a pop out pull tab. An anti-theft CODE card will not be necessary because you will NOT be disconnecting the radio power connectors.

In order to install the MP3 player, it must be fully compatible with the car radio. The Volvo radio shown in this guide is the SC-813 in a 1994 Volvo GLE.

Identify the radio model number to determine if the player is compatible. The model number in the radio shown is SC-813, located at the top left corner of the tape slot.

Most of the SC-XXX model radios have a quick release tap that allows you to remove them with a pop out pull tab. An anti-theft CODE card will not be necessary because you will NOT be disconnecting the radio power connectors.

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Step 2

  • With the end of your fingernail press in on the locking quick release tabs on the bottom left and right of the radio. Once pressed in the tabs will pop out slightly.
  • Gently grasp these tabs and pull them out on both sides of the radio.
  • Insert your fingers into the holes on both tabs, and gently slide the radio out. You will NOT need to disconnect the power, and antenna connections.

With the end of your fingernail press in on the locking quick release tabs on the bottom left and right of the radio. Once pressed in the tabs will pop out slightly.

Gently grasp these tabs and pull them out on both sides of the radio.

Insert your fingers into the holes on both tabs, and gently slide the radio out. You will NOT need to disconnect the power, and antenna connections.

Step 3

  • Using an MP3 player with the Volvo SC-XXX model CD changer plug like the one in the image, line up the CDC connector in the proper direction with the two single pins at the bottom. Insert the plug into the slot labeled “CD.”
  • Route the wires of the MP3 player to the location desired within the car, such as to the glovebox, and slide the radio back in place.

Using an MP3 player with the Volvo SC-XXX model CD changer plug like the one in the image, line up the CDC connector in the proper direction with the two single pins at the bottom. Insert the plug into the slot labeled “CD.”

Route the wires of the MP3 player to the location desired within the car, such as to the glovebox, and slide the radio back in place.

Step 4

  • Once the MP3 player is connected, simply connect your iPod, iPhone, Or SD Card USB stick to play music in your car.
  • Control the MP3 Player in the same manner as you would normally control the CD changer: See Volvo SC-813 Users Guide Segment below.

Once the MP3 player is connected, simply connect your iPod, iPhone, Or SD Card USB stick to play music in your car.

Control the MP3 Player in the same manner as you would normally control the CD changer: See Volvo SC-813 Users Guide Segment below.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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