Entertainment System: Removal & Installation Chevrolet Silverado 2500

Installation Procedure

1. Install the electrical connectors and the antenna connection.
2. Slide the radio into the instrument panel.
3. The unit will snap into place when fully seated.
4. Install the instrument panel trim bezel. Refer to «BEZEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) CLUSTER»(ref-176702-S27142492202005051000000) .
5. Verify the component's operation.

Scheme 2

1. Lower the glove box.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
3. Use the following steps in order to remove the amplifier from the bracket: 3.1. Push the retention clip upward and in. 3.2. Rotate the amplifier. 3.3. Push the amplifier up in order to clear the amplifier mounting bracket and the HVAC module. 3.4. Remove the amplifier.

1. Connect the amplifier to the bracket by clipping the amplifier into place.
2. Connect the electrical connectors.
3. Inspect the system operation.

Scheme 3

1. Remove the rear seat audio controls from the console. Pry gently with a flat bladed tool to disengage the retainers.
2. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the rear seat audio controls.

1. Connect the electrical connections to the rear seat audio controls.
2. Install the rear seat audio controls to the console end panel.
3. Inspect the operation of the rear audio controls.

Removal Procedure

Important: Do not grab or pull on the CD storage door when removing the trim bezel.

Scheme 4

Scheme 5

1. Remove the screws securing the trim bezel to the console extension.
2. Protect the console extension from damage then carefully use a small prying device to push in the tabs underneath the trim bezel securing the top of the trim bezel.
3. Remove the trim bezel.
4. To remove the bezel on the luxury console, refer to «BEZEL REPLACEMENT - FLOOR CONSOLE (LUXURY)»(ref-176702-S30482131082005051000000) .
5. Use a small screwdriver in order to release the CD player retainers.
6. Slide the CD player out.
7. Disconnect the electrical connector.

1. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Install the CD player.
3. When the CD player is fully seated, snap the unit into the retainers.
4. To install the bezel on the luxury console, refer to «BEZEL REPLACEMENT - FLOOR CONSOLE (LUXURY)»(ref-176702-S30482131082005051000000) .
5. Install the trim bezel and the screws. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
6. Verify the component operation.

Scheme 6

1. Remove the I/P trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER»(ref-176702-S10596506242005051000000) .
2. Remove the antenna mast.
3. Remove the outboard section of the cowl vent grille panel.
4. Remove the auxiliary battery, if equipped.
5. Remove the 3 bolts.
6. Remove the cable grommet from the body.
7. Disconnect the antenna cable from the extension cable.
8. Tie a long wire to the antenna cable.
9. From outside of the vehicle, pull the antenna base and cable assembly until the wire can be easily accessible. Ensure part of the wire is still in the vehicle
10. Remove the wire from the antenna cable.

1. From outside the vehicle, tie the wire to the new antenna cable and base assembly.
2. From inside the vehicle, pull on the long wire until the cable can be connected and grommet seated.
3. Install the cable grommet to the body.
4. Remove the wire and connect the antenna cable to the cable extension.
5. Install the 3 bolts. Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).
6. Install the auxiliary battery, if equipped. NOTE: Use tape on the tool surface so that you do not damage the paint on the antenna mast.
7. Install the antenna mast. Tighten the mast to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
8. Install the outboard section of the cowl vent grille panel.
9. Install the I/P trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER»(ref-176702-S10596506242005051000000) .

Scheme 7

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Scheme 9

1. Remove the instrument panel trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER»(ref-176702-S10596506242005051000000) .
2. Disconnect the extension cable from the radio.
3. Disconnect the extension cable from the HVAC duct.
4. Disconnect the extension cable from the antenna.

1. Connect the extension cable to the radio.
2. Connect the extension cable to the HVAC duct.
3. Connect the extension cable to the antenna.
4. Install the instrument panel trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER»(ref-176702-S10596506242005051000000) .

Scheme 10

1. Remove the center console bezel. Refer to «BEZEL REPLACEMENT - FLOOR CONSOLE (LUXURY)»(ref-176702-S30482131082005051000000) .
2. Remove the speaker retaining nuts (1).
3. Disconnect the wire connector (2).
4. Remove the speaker from the console.

1. Install the speaker to the console. Important: Do not exceed torque specification. Over tightening of the nuts will result in the stud breaking from the console.
2. Install the retaining nuts. Tighten the retaining nuts to 0.7 N.m (6.2 lb in).
3. Connect the electrical connector (2).
4. Install the center console bezel. Refer to «BEZEL REPLACEMENT - FLOOR CONSOLE (LUXURY)»(ref-176702-S30482131082005051000000) .

Scheme 11

1. Remove the windshield garnish molding (2).
2. Disconnect the electrical connector (3) to the speaker.
3. Remove the speaker (1) by press until it is out of the molding.

1. Press in the speaker (1) until it is fully seated.
2. Connect the electrical connector (3).
3. Install the windshield garnish molding (2).

Scheme 12

1. Remove the trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR»(ref-176715-S40227821732005051100000) .
2. Remove the speaker by pushing down on the top retainer.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

1. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Install the speaker. Snap the speaker into place and ensure that the speaker is fully seated.
3. Install the trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE FRONT DOOR»(ref-176715-S40227821732005051100000) .
4. Inspect the component's operation.

Scheme 13

1. Remove the trim panel.
2. Remove the speaker by pushing down on the top retainer.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the speaker.

1. Connect the electrical connector.
2. Install the speaker by snapping the top retainer into place.
3. Install the trim panel. Verify the component's operation.

Scheme 14

1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (CREW CAB)»(ref-176715-S39184164252005051100000) .
2. Remove the screws (1) retaining the speaker to the mounting bracket.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector from the speaker.
4. Remove the speaker from the mounting bracket.
5. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the speaker mounting bracket to the door, if required.
6. Remove the speaker mounting bracket.

1. Install the speaker mounting bracket.
2. Install the bolts (2) retaining the speaker mounting bracket to the door, if removed. Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
3. Install the speaker to the mounting bracket.
4. Connect the electrical connector to the speaker.
5. Install the screws (1) that retain the speaker to the mounting bracket. Tighten the screws to 2 N.m (53 lb in).
6. Install the door trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE REAR DOOR (CREW CAB)»(ref-176715-S39184164252005051100000) .
7. Verify the component operation.

Scheme 15

1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE ACCESS DOOR»(ref-176715-S23013327282005051100000) .
2. Remove the speaker by pushing down on the retainer.
3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

1. Install the electrical connector.
2. Install the speaker by snapping the speaker into place.
3. Install the door trim panel. Refer to «TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - SIDE ACCESS DOOR»(ref-176715-S23013327282005051100000) .
4. Verify the component's operation.