Delco, the electronics arm of GM, produced car radios for a large number of GM vehicles throughout the years. While the sheer number of vehicles they produced radios for means that there are many variations involved in removing a Delco car stereo, these basic steps will probably see you through the majority of removals.
Instructions
1. Examine your dashboard for a contiguous trim panel that surrounds the radio. In some cases there is a relatively small trim panel surrounding the radio, while at other times you may need to remove a larger portion of the dashboard.
2. Look for any screws that hold the panel in place. The trim panel surrounding the radio is usually held in place only by retaining clips. However, sometimes there are extra screws in locations you may not see immediately, like behind the ashtray. Remove any portions of the dash that are easily accessed, like the ashtray or knobs, and look carefully for any screws or bolts you'll need to remove.
3. Pry the trim panel away from the dash with your panel tool. Work around the perimeter of the panel until it is entirely loose. Pull the trim panel slowly away from the dash and disconnect any electrical plugs on the back -- these may be in place if there is lighting or climate controls incorporated into the trim panel. When you've disconnected any, take the panel and set it aside.
4. Release the radio from the dash. Some Delco radios will be held in place with plastic tabs on each side. Press down on them to release the radio. More commonly, the radio is held in place with three or four screws. Choose the appropriate tool to loosen and remove the screws and pull the radio out of its cavity.
5. Disconnect any connections on the back of the radio. Typically there will be two -- a wiring plug and an antenna plug. When they're disconnected, pull the radio out of the dash, and you've completed removing the radio.
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