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- 2008-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Radio/CD Player Replacement
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Introduction
In this guide I will be replacing the radio unit for a 2008 Mitsubishi Lancer. The model and part number of the radio unit may vary with year.
The model/part number for the radio unit is: MN141319/DY-3W69U
This guide may not apply to models with Rockford Fosgate or navigation systems.
What you need
Step 1
2008-2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Radio/CD Player Replacement
- The only tool required for this install is a Phillips #2 screwdriver. Of course, you will also need the new replacement radio/CD player unit that you will be installing.
- Make sure that the car is not on before proceeding since we will be accessing some electrical components. However, you do not need to disconnect the car’s battery.
The only tool required for this install is a Phillips #2 screwdriver. Of course, you will also need the new replacement radio/CD player unit that you will be installing.
Make sure that the car is not on before proceeding since we will be accessing some electrical components. However, you do not need to disconnect the car’s battery.
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Step 2
- Using both hands, apply inward pressure to the sides of the glove compartment until the compartment is free to slide out.
- The clips on the side of the glove compartment must be freed.
Using both hands, apply inward pressure to the sides of the glove compartment until the compartment is free to slide out.
The clips on the side of the glove compartment must be freed.
Step 3
- Remove the attached plastic arm by simply pulling outward so that the arm snaps out of its socket.
Remove the attached plastic arm by simply pulling outward so that the arm snaps out of its socket.
Step 4
- The glove compartment can now be removed completely by raising it off its hinges.
The glove compartment can now be removed completely by raising it off its hinges.
Step 5
- Using the Philips #2 screwdriver, remove a 15 mm screw located just above the glove compartment damper piston.
Using the Philips #2 screwdriver, remove a 15 mm screw located just above the glove compartment damper piston.
Step 6
- Carefully remove the plastic trim by pulling outwards.
Carefully remove the plastic trim by pulling outwards.
Step 7
- Using a Philips #2 screwdriver remove a 15 mm screw from the trim piece.
Using a Philips #2 screwdriver remove a 15 mm screw from the trim piece.
Step 8
- Using both hands, carefully pull the trim outward section by section.
- The dashboard and decorative trim are attached to each other, so they will come out as one unit.
- When pulling out the trim start from the right and work your way toward the center console.
Using both hands, carefully pull the trim outward section by section.
The dashboard and decorative trim are attached to each other, so they will come out as one unit.
When pulling out the trim start from the right and work your way toward the center console.
Step 9
- Optional: If you choose, you can remove the harness shown. (See directions on Step 12 for removing a harness clip.) Otherwise you can simply rest the fixture on top of the shift knob.
Optional: If you choose, you can remove the harness shown. (See directions on Step 12 for removing a harness clip.) Otherwise you can simply rest the fixture on top of the shift knob.
Step 10
- Using a Philips #2 screwdriver remove four 12 mm screws attached to the mounting bracket.
Using a Philips #2 screwdriver remove four 12 mm screws attached to the mounting bracket.
Step 11
- Pull out the radio unit to expose the connections behind it.
Pull out the radio unit to expose the connections behind it.
Step 12
- Remove the black antenna connection by simply pulling it out.
Remove the black antenna connection by simply pulling it out.
Step 13
- Remove both the large and small wire harnesses by firmly pressing in and holding the retaining clip.
- While continuing to hold down the retaining clip, firmly pull the harnesses out.
- Do not pull harnesses out by the wires, as you may damage or break the wires. Instead pull out by the white plastic harness.
Remove both the large and small wire harnesses by firmly pressing in and holding the retaining clip.
While continuing to hold down the retaining clip, firmly pull the harnesses out.
Do not pull harnesses out by the wires, as you may damage or break the wires. Instead pull out by the white plastic harness.
Step 14
- You are now ready to replace your radio with your new unit.
You are now ready to replace your radio with your new unit.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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Phil - Jun 10, 2017
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Thx. Saved me hrs of wrongful disassembly. Lol
Blaze Angelov - Jan 24, 2018
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Any Mitsubishi radio code can be recovered for free by online generating tool : https://www.radiocodescalculator.com/mit…
JAD BLAXLAND - Oct 13, 2019
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Hi I own a 2008 Mitsubishi lancer just brought it CD player doesn’t work only radio so wondering where I can buy a new stereo thanks. Or a way to fix mine it’s like it’s not working at all turn onto CD mode but won’t even try read
sanjurjo54 - Jan 11, 2021
Had the same problem with my 08 lancer. Replaced with a refurbished unit.
gregshep - Jan 5, 2021
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If you break some of the white clips like i did, the replacement part number from Mitsubishi is MR402859
