Car Radio Repair - Car Radio Removal - Replace and Install Car Stereo

Chevrolet Impala How to Remove and Install Car Radio

	Chevrolet Impala Car Stereo Removal and Replacement
	1.1) Open glove box.
	2.1) Grasp passenger side fuse box cover.
	3.1) Remove fuse box cover releasing clips. Set panel to side. All clips release with pressure.
	4.1) Remove exposed screw.
	5.1) Open ash tray assembly. NOTE - Ash tray cover is spring loaded and pops up. When reinstalling front dash panel, be very careful, ash tray cover may get stuck behind panel. Push cover down when reinstalling dash panel.
	6.1) Grasp driver side fuse box cover.
	7.1) Remove fuse box cover releasing clips. Set panel to side.
	8.1) Remove one exposed screw.
	9.1)From under dash, driver's side, release two clips, lower panel to floor.
	10.1) Remove exposed screw from bottom of panel next to hood release lever.
	11.1) Remove second lower screw from same panel.
	12.1) Pull edge of panel from dash releasing clip.
	13.1) From under steering column, pull edge of panel forward from dash releasing clip.
	14.1) Pull top edge of panel down for access to connector.
	15.1) Turn panel 180 degrees for access to release trigger on connector, disconnect.
	16.1) Check removed panel for missing clips. Locate clips on car.
	17.1) Pry clip to remove.
	18.1) Place clip back onto panel, ready for reinstallation.
	19.1) Remove one exposed screw from panel removal left of steering column.
	20.1) Remove two screws on dash panel above gauges.
	21.1) Set parking brake, lower steering column to down position. NOTE - Now is a good time to remove car key from key ring, have a single key ready for ignition key slot.
	22.1) Pull down on dash trim panel above gauges.
	23.1) While pulling down on dash panel above gauges, pull left side of panel from dash releasing clips.
	24.1) Pull right side of dash trim panel from dash releasing clips.
	25.1) Work your way across bottom of dash trim panel releasing clips.
	26.1) Ignition key ring panel will pop from dash when applying pressure for panel removal. Set key ring panel to side. This panel will snap back into place when dash panel is reinstalled.
	27.1) Set parking brake NOW, if it was not set in an earlier step. 27.2) Insert single key into ignition, shift to low gear. NOTE - Single key will allow panel to be removed over it, watch clearance when removing panel.
	28.1) Pull entire dash panel from dash. When pulling panel from dash, pull emergency flasher part of dash straight back from dash. This is a long switch assembly and needs room to clear upper dash.
	29.1) Release trigger on connector at emergency flasher to disconnect.
	30.1) Squeeze release clips on sides of emergency flasher assembly while pushing through front of dash panel.
	31.1) Feed emergency flasher assembly through front of dash panel.
	32.1) Remove emergency flasher assembly from panel. NOTE - Emergency flasher assembly will be reinstalled after dash panel.
	33.1) Lift left side of dash trim panel up over steering column.
	34.1) Remove entire panel from dash and set to side. 34.2) Check panel for missing clips.
	35.1) Pry remaining clips from dash, reinstall on panel ready for reinstallation.
	NOTE - While removing dash panel, we had the head light trim panel release.
	36.1) Install right side of head light trim panel into slot.
	37.1) Snap left side of head light trim panel into place.
	38.1) Remove three screws securing car stereo to dash.
	39.1) Pull car stereo from dash.
	40.1) Remove antenna and release triggers on connectors to disconnect.
	41.1) During reinstallation, feed emergency flasher connector through opening in dash panel. 41.2) Watch spring loaded cover on ash tray so it does not get caught behind panel. 41.3) Watch key in ignition for clearance.
	42.1) The corners of dash trim panel were a little tricky during installation. They required a little pressure to have them clear the upper dash trim and set in place. 42.2) Connect emergency flasher assembly and push into opening until it locks into place.

Factory Wire Color Codes
See Diagrams Below

Aftermarket Wire Color Codes
See Diagrams Below

Speaker Phasing
Installing Aftermarket Speakers and Proper Hook-up

Speaker Phasing
Font Left		Front Right
+ Tan		+ Light green
- Gray		- Dark green

Rear Left		Rear Right
+ Brown		+ Dark blue
- Yellow		- Light blue

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With aftermarket stereo installation?

Erratic Volume Control
DIY Repair

Chevrolet Impala How to Remove Front and Install Speaker
	Chevrolet Impala How to Remove Front Door Panel Speaker
	1.1) Remove one screw top front of door panel.
	2.1) Remove one screw from door handle cavity.
	3.1) Gently pry leading edge of door handle panel from door panel releasing clips. All clips release with pressure.
	4.1) Remove door handle panel over door handle.
	5.1) Trigger on this connector is not accessible. 5.2) Release locks on securing door lock switch to panel.
	6.1) Remove door lock switch assembly from panel.
	7.1) Squeeze trigger on connector to door lock assembly.
	8.1) Remove connector from door lock assembly. NOTE - When reinstalling door panel, be sure this connector is routed to opening in door panel.
	9.1) Install door lock switch assembly back onto door handle panel ready for reinstallation.
	10.1) Push on switch to be sure it is secure in panel.
	11.1) Remove two 30 Torx screws from hand hold and control panel on door panel.
	12.1) Lift back edge of hand hold control panel up, pull back to release front clip.
	13.1) Remove control panel from door panel.
	14.1) Release triggers on connectors to disconnect, set control panel to side. NOTE - When reinstalling door panel, be sure these connectors are routed to opening in door panel.
	15.1) Remove two 30 Torx screws exposed from control panel removal.
	16.1) Gently pry speaker grill cover from door panel.
	17.1) Grasp bottom leading edge of door panel at speaker opening. 17.2) Pull panel from door to release clips.
	18.1) Work your way across bottom of door panel then up front and back edges releasing all clips.
	19.1) Lift door panel up out of window jam. 19.2) Set door panel to side.
	20.1) Check door for any door panel clips not removed with door panel.
	21.1) Pry clips from door to remove.
	22.1) Slide clips back onto door panel, ready for reinstallation.
	23.1) Remove three screws from speaker assembly containing speaker and tweeter. NOTE - for determining aftermarket installation polarity of speaker for correct hook up see Speaker Phasing.
	NOTE - During removal, you may have noticed two screws on bottom of door panel. These screws secure side pocket insert to door panel and do not need to be removed.
	NOTE - When reinstalling control panel, be sure wires are routed as not to be pinched between hand hold and mounting.


	How to Remove and Replace - Rear Speaker and Amplifier
	1.1) Move front seats and seat backs forward for better access.
	2.1) Grasp bottom seat cushion at leading edge of rear seat at center of driver's side passenger position.
	3.1) Pull center of rear seat straight up releasing latch. This may take some pressure.
	4.1) Repeat for rear seat on passenger's side to release latch.
	5.1) Lift front edge of rear seat bottom cushion up and forward to release and remove.
	6.1) At bottom of rear seat back cushion, remove one nut from center of driver's side passenger seat.
	7.1) At bottom of rear seat back cushion, remove one nut from center of passenger's side passenger seat.
	8.1) Grasp bottom edge of rear seat back cushion.
	9.1) Pull bottom edge of rear seat back cushion forward to allowing both securing brackets to clear over bolts.
	10.1) Lift rear seat back cushion straight up.
	11.1) Lifting rear seat back cushion straight up will release four hooks on cushion from frame of car.
	12.1) Remove rear seat back cushion.
	13.1) Along leading edge of rear deck panel are three clips. Gently Pry under deck panel at clips to release clips and remove.
	14.1) Sides of rear deck panel are over lapped by side panels approximately one half inch. 14.2) Push center of rear deck panel up to bow rear panel.
	15.1) Guide rear deck panel up and away from rear deck.
	16.1) Rear deck panel has center seat belt attached, slide rear deck panel down to rear seat back position for access.
	17.1) There are two ways to remove rear speaker. 17.2) Remove four screws securing rear speaker to mounting ring. Or...
	18.1) From trunk side, squeeze to plastic clips and push clip up. 18.2) For amplifier removal, release triggers on connectors to disconnect.
	19.1) Speaker ring will need to be pried from rear deck after releasing clips.
	20.1) Lift edge of speaker assembly up.
	21.1) Tab on opposite side of speaker ring will release from rear deck.
	22.1) Release trigger on connector at speaker to disconnect. 22.2) Repeat for opposite speaker. NOTE - for determining aftermarket installation polarity of speaker for correct hook up see Speaker Phasing.
	23.1) Amplifier is secured by four clips. Pry mounting clips at each corner and remove amplifier.
	NOTE - While reinstalling rear deck, one trim ring popped off. To reinstall, lift rear deck panel up to slide black trim panel under panel and over hook.
	Trim rings snap back together.

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