HEX NUT
PERFORATED STRAP
SCREW STUD
SCREW
RADIO
MOUNTING PLATE FROM KIT
(NOT INCLUDED WITH RADIO)
EXISTING DASH TRIMPANEL
HEX NUT
SHAFT NUT
CHECHE
CHECHE
CHE
VRVR
VRVR
VR
OLET-OLDSMOBILE-BUICK-PONTOLET-OLDSMOBILE-BUICK-PONT
OLET-OLDSMOBILE-BUICK-PONTOLET-OLDSMOBILE-BUICK-PONT
OLET-OLDSMOBILE-BUICK-PONT
II
II
I
AC-GMC-CAAC-GMC-CA
AC-GMC-CAAC-GMC-CA
AC-GMC-CA
DILLDILL
DILLDILL
DILL
AC-SAAC-SA
AC-SAAC-SA
AC-SA
TURNTURN
TURNTURN
TURN
INSTINST
INSTINST
INST
ALLALL
ALLALL
ALL
AA
AA
A
TT
TT
T
ION - 1982 AION - 1982 A
ION - 1982 AION - 1982 A
ION - 1982 A
ND NEWERND NEWER
ND NEWERND NEWER
ND NEWER
Important-This installation is designed for most 1982 and newer GM cars, trucks, and vans where an installation
kit is required. See Kit Listing on Page 1 of this manual or refer to the in-store application chart. If a kit is not
required, use the instructions on Page 3.
1. Remove the Existing Radio:1. Remove the Existing Radio:
1. Remove the Existing Radio:1. Remove the Existing Radio:
1. Remove the Existing Radio:
A. Remove the existing dashboard trimpanel surrounding the radio opening. This panel is usually secured
by screws and/or snap-in clips.
B. Remove the screws used to secure the radio to the sub-dashboard.
C. Pull the radio forward to access the wiring and antenna cables plugged into the rear of the chassis.
D. Un-plug the wiring harness(es) and antenna cable and remove the radio.
2. Install the New Radio:2. Install the New Radio:
2. Install the New Radio:2. Install the New Radio:
2. Install the New Radio:
A. Follow the instructions included with the installation kit to attach the radio to the mounting plate supplied
with the kit.
B. Place the radio near the dashboard so the wires can be led through the opening and following the
instructions of Step 2 on Page 2 and diagram on Page 8, carefully wire the radio making certain all
connections are secure and insulated and confirm proper operation.
C. Install the radio/mounting plate assembly to the sub-dashboard according to instructions of installation kit.
D. Attach one end of the perforated support strap (supplied) to the screw stud on the radio using the hex nut
provided. Fasten the other end of the perforated strap to a secure part of the dashboard either above or
below the radio using the screw and nut provided. Bend the strap to position it as necessary.
CAUTION: The rear of the radio must be supported with the strap to prevent damage to the dashboard from
the weight of the radio or improper operation of the radio due to vibration.
E. Replace the dashboard trimpanel.
F. Install knobs on radio shafts.
-4-
IMPORTANT
A MOUNTING KIT IS
REQUIRED
FOR THIS INSTALLATION