Factory Stereo Removal
1. Tum ignition to the ON position and shift vehicle into drive.
NOTE: In order to complete Step 1 the baattery must be connected. After completing step 1, disconnect
the negative battery cable and proceed to step 2.
2. Use a Panel-safe Removal Tool (PRT) to unclip Auxiliary gauge panel, unplug and remove.
3. Use a small flathead screw driver, unclip screw cap located on the lower front aide of the shift knob.
4. Extract (1) T-20 Torx screw to remove gear shift knob.
5. Extract (4) 7mm screws securing shifter console, then with pick tool, unclip (1) clip located on each
side under the shifter console, unplug and remove.
6. Use PRT to unclip each side panel from the center console.
7. Extract (1) Phillips head screw from each side located on the outer area of the center console.
B. Extract (1) Phillips head screw from each side of center console’s rear panel, lift and pull back to
remove.
9. Extract (3) Phillips head screws behind center console’s armrest.
10. Extract (1) Phillips head screw in front of beverage holder.
11. Use PRT to unclip 12V and USB/3.5mm housing inside the armrest, unplug and remove.
12. Use PRT to unclip center console and remove.
13. Extract (2) 7mm screws securing radio panel located under and to the rear of A/C controls. Use PRT
to unclip radio fascia panel, unplug, and remove.
14. Extract (4) 7mm screws securing radio chassis/ Drive assembly, unplug, lift away and remove
Stereo Assembly
Steering Wheel Controls
Steering Wheel Control Operation
(when vehicle is equipped)
1. Seek/Track Up (click SRC button upward)
2. Activate OnStar® (If equipped)*
3. De-activate OnStar®/ Mute Audio
4. Seek/Track Down (click SRC button downward)
5. SRC (Source) - Press in to change source
6. Volume Down
7. Volume Up
*Consult vehicles original owner’s manual for GM OnStar®
instructions
Figure 6
Steering Wheel Control Layout
SRC
3
2
1
5
6
7
4
1. Attach panels 7163 and 7164 to the Alpine head
unit using the supplied screws (that come with the
head unit).
2. Connect and mount the stereo in the dash.
3. Connect HVAC controls. Panel 7161/7162
mounts to the dash over the radio.
Panel 7163
Panel 7164
Panel 7161/7162
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