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Installation Procedure

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    Fig 1: Radio Mounting Bracket & Instrument Panel Carrier Screws
    GM639268Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  1. Install the radio mounting bracket. Perform the following steps:
    1. Attach the HVAC harness to the radio mounting bracket with the clip.
    2. CAUTION:

      Refer to Fastener Caution .

    3. Install the screws (2) in order to retain the radio mounting bracket (1) to the instrument panel carrier and tighten to 3 N.m (27 lb in).
  2. Fig 2: Radio & Support Bracket Screws
    GM665518Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  3. Connect the electrical/audio and antenna cable connectors to the radio.
  4. Install the radio to the support bracket (1).
  5. Align the radio locator tab into the support bracket locator hole.
  6. Install the radio screws (2) and tighten to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
  7. Install the instrument cluster panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  8. Calibrate the new radio assembly. Refer to Control Module References .