Hi all, I was wondering if anyone can give me pointers on how to remove the factory stereo from a '99 astro AWD? It looks like the dash has to come off to get at the stereo- am I missing something obvious?
Thanks in advance! IE
Removing the factory stereo
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fishkillmadness
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Cobra
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Re: Removing the factory stereo
i actually did it today in my 98 the whole pieces simply clips on this is what i did
1.block wheels, set parking brake and put tilt steering in lowest position
2.remove driver side knee bolster and lower center dash extension(glove box and cup holder section)
3.put ignition in run depress brake pedel and move shifter to lowest possible position
3b.pop hood and disconnected battery negative terminal (probably should do this first...)
4.with screwdriver gently pry around the edges (i just grabbed under the radio and gave a little pull) you'll see were it comes apart
5.disconnect dimmer/headlight switch connector and manuver entire facing off
it's actually pretty easy i was surprised
1.block wheels, set parking brake and put tilt steering in lowest position
2.remove driver side knee bolster and lower center dash extension(glove box and cup holder section)
3.put ignition in run depress brake pedel and move shifter to lowest possible position
3b.pop hood and disconnected battery negative terminal (probably should do this first...)
4.with screwdriver gently pry around the edges (i just grabbed under the radio and gave a little pull) you'll see were it comes apart
5.disconnect dimmer/headlight switch connector and manuver entire facing off
it's actually pretty easy i was surprised
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Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
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Jet performance tuner 91 octane preset, Jet under-drive pulleys
Rancho 999000 series shock, on-board controller to be installed later
DHC rock rails and skid plate Add-A-Leaf
G3500 front calipers
Zexel Torsen Diff
11" drums
180 amp Alternator
Long tru-cool 4590 trans cooler
1997 gone
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moboman
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Re: Removing the factory stereo
I found that if you pull the glovebox off, sometimes you can slip the old radio out and put the new HU in without taking off the whole dash. Just pry it up, but you have to be careful.
But in order to take the whole dash off, Cobra's directions are good.
But in order to take the whole dash off, Cobra's directions are good.
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GnarliSafari
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Re: Removing the factory stereo
the glovebox is much harder to remove than just the litle faceplate, not to mention i think you have to remove the faceplate piece to remove the glovebox anyway. i would think your way would only make things harder.moboman wrote:I found that if you pull the glovebox off, sometimes you can slip the old radio out and put the new HU in without taking off the whole dash. Just pry it up, but you have to be careful.
But in order to take the whole dash off, Cobra's directions are good.
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PharmAstrocist
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Re: Removing the factory stereo
I did it mobo's way. You do pull the dash piece off mostly, but it will still be mostly attached to the left of the steering wheel... then there is enough flexibility/give to pull the right side out enough to get the unit through.
I forgot to plug the antenae back in though and don't relish the idea of going back in! REMEMBER THE ANTENNAE!
I forgot to plug the antenae back in though and don't relish the idea of going back in! REMEMBER THE ANTENNAE!
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Krispy&KremeyRe: Removing the factory stereo
LOL What cobra posted is what I did ... minus the block wheels but thankfully ebrake was on.
What you putting in?
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fishkillmadness
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Re: Removing the factory stereo
nothing too fancy - just a new Pioneer DEH-P2900MP - the key thing was having a front aux in for my Rio Karma... Gonna give it a shot either today or tomorrow- finally a sunny(but cold) day off...
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T.Low
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Re: Removing the factory stereo
fishkillmadness wrote:Hi all, I was wondering if anyone can give me pointers on how to remove the factory stereo from a '99 astro AWD? It looks like the dash has to come off to get at the stereo- am I missing something obvious?
Thanks in advance! IE
Easy. Just park it on the street near my company's shop and if you're lucky, it just might be removed by the time the work day is over.
