Like most automobiles, the Kenworth T800 features a slot for a radio or CD player. Typically, the truck contains a factory-installed radio unit that can be removed and replaced with the CD player of your choice. Though instructions for installing most CD playing units are similar, they may vary slightly for some models. If possible, read over the instruction manual for your new CD player before attempting to install it in your Kenworth.
Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Examine the Kenworth dash panel to locate the old radio or CD player. Remove the screws that secure cover of the radio using a screwdriver. Grasp the radio and pull it away from the dash by several inches.
Disconnect the clips that attach the radio to the dash. Locate the levers that control the mounting bracket clips. Push these levers downward to release the clips. Typically, these levers are located on the sides of the radio. Pull the radio from the dash by another few inches. Disconnect the wiring harness and antenna wire from the radio and remove the radio from the dash.
Remove the radio from the mounting bracket by removing the bolts of the mounting bracket. Use a socket wrench to remove the bolts.
Attach your new CD player to the mounting bracket, if necessary. Many CD players come with their own mounting bracket.
Hold your CD player a few inches from the dash. Connect the wiring harness to the CD player. Connect the antenna wire to the input slot on the back of your CD player.
Push the CD player into the dash of your Kenworth. Align it with the clips and push the levers up to secure the clips. Attach the sides of the CD player to any remaining clips. Secure the CD player by installing the screws provided with the kit.
Reinstall the radio cover using a screwdriver. Reattach the negative cable to the battery.
