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

Tahoe Car Stereo and CD Player Removal and Install

	Chevrolet Tahoe Car Stereo and CD Removal and Installation
	1.1) Open drink holder tray. 1.2) Gently pull on upper edge of dash trim panel, this will release all clips along top edge of panel
	2.1) Set parking brake. 2.2) Place the gear selector switch in low. 2.3) Reach behind trim panel at left of car stereo and release triggers on connectors to free dash trim panel 2.4) Unclip the lower section of the dash trim panel and lift right side of panel up for access to car stereo.
	3.1) Press down on the outside clips of the factory head unit (or pocket) and remove. 3.2) Disconnect antenna and connectors from car stereo.
	CD Player Removal 4.1) Press down on the outside clips of the factory head unit (or pocket) and remove. 4.2) Disconnect connector from back of CD player.

Tahoe Front Door Speaker Removal and Installation
	How to Remove and Install Front Door Panel and Speakers
	1.1) Gently pull top edge of small panel above door panel away from door.
	2.1) Plastic clip will release with pressure. Pull top of panel away from door.
	3.1) Lift panel up to release and remove.
	4.1) Use pry tool on panel pin.
	5.1) Pry panel pin from door and remove.
	6.1) Gently pry top edge of trim ring up away from door panel. Wedge a finger between trim ring and door panel to keep trim ring from popping back into place.
	7.1) Gently pry back edge of trim ring up away from door panel. Wedge a finger between trim ring and door panel to keep trim ring from popping back into place.
	8.1) Gently pry bottom edge of trim ring up away from door panel.
	9.1) Release trim ring from door panel and remove.
	10.1) Remove two screws from arm rest.
	11.1) Gently pry back edge of control panel from door panel.
	12.1) Lift back edge of control panel up while pulling panel back from leading edge releasing securing tongue.
	13.1) Remove control panel from cavity.
	14.1) Release triggers on connectors, they are either squeeze trigger into connector to release or lift trigger to release. 14.2) If the speaker was present on this panel, release connector.
	15.1) Remove control panel and set to side.
	16.1) Gently pry back edge of door panel from door.
	17.1) Wedge hand into opening between door panel and door to further release clips.
	18.1) Work your way along bottom edge of door panel releasing clips. 18.2) Work your way up front and back edges of door panel releasing clips.
	19.1) Pull bottom edge of door panel far enough away from door panel to allow panel to clear over door open handle while lifting back edge of door panel out of window jam. 19.2) Lift front edge of door panel from window jam, set panel to side.
	20.1) Remove screws securing speaker to door and remove. NOTE - for determining aftermarket installation polarity of speaker for correct hook up see Speaker Phasing.
	21.1) Check door for any door panel pins that were not removed with door panel. 21.2) Pry door panel pins from door.
	22.1) Remove door panel pin from door.
	23.1) Install door panel pin into slot on door panel.

Factory Wire Color Codes

Aftermarket Wire Color Codes

Tahoe Rear Door Panel and Speaker Removal and Install
	Rear Door Panel and Speaker Replacement and Installation
	Speaker Removal 1.1) Gently pry top edge of speaker grill from door panel.
	2.1) Gently pry back edge of speaker grill from door panel.
	3.1) Gently pry bottom edge of speaker grill from door panel. 3.2) Remove speaker grill. 3.3) Remove screws securing speaker to door panel. TECH TIP - for determining aftermarket installation polarity of speaker for correct hook up see Speaker Phasing.
	Door Panel Removal 1.1) Gently pry top edge of trim ring up away from door panel. Wedge a finger between trim ring and door panel to keep trim ring from popping back into place.
	2.1) Gently pry back edge of trim ring up away from door panel. Wedge a finger between trim ring and door panel to keep trim ring from popping back into place.
	3.1) Gently pry bottom edge of trim ring up away from door panel.
	4.1) Release trim ring from door panel and remove.
	5.1) Remove two screws from arm rest.
	6.1) Gently pry back edge of door panel from door.
	7.1) Wedge hand into opening between door panel and door to further release clips.
	8.1) Work your way along bottom edge of door panel releasing clips. 8.2) Work your way up front and back edges of door panel releasing clips.
	9.1) Pull bottom edge of door panel far enough away from door panel to allow panel to clear over door open handle while lifting back edge of door panel out of window jam. 9.2) Lift front edge of door panel from window jam, set panel to side.
	10.1) Do not totally remove door panel. 10.2) Pull panel back for access to speaker and window control switch. 10.3) Release triggers on connectors at speaker and window control to disconnect.
	11.1) Check door for any door panel pins that were not removed with door panel. 11.2) Pry door panel pins from door. TECH NOTE - Cross over mounted to door in this location will have clearance when reinstalling door panel.
	12.1) Remove door panel pin from door. 12.2) Install door panel pin into slot on door panel.
	TECH NOTE - this vehicle came to uS with speakers previously installed from a local so called "Installation Shop". Obviously, we were not happy with their work, we rewired. The previous shop cut three holes for tweeters in the door panel, see first picture on this page, only the top two locations have clearance when reinstalling door panel. The lower third tweeter is just a dummy speaker grill to cover the mistake they made.

Tahoe Rear Ceiling Speaker Removal and Installation
	How to Remove and Replace Rear Ceiling Speakers
	1.1) Squeeze edges of speaker grill together. This will bow the speaker grill cover.
	2.1) Release back edge of speaker grill cover.
	3.1) Pull speaker grill cover back to release leading edge and set speaker grill cover to side. TECH NOTE - two tabs on this speaker grill cover are screwed on. If the screws are loose, the tabs may spin. Move tabs into proper position, tighten screws before installation.
	4.1) Remove four screws securing speaker to ceiling.
	5.1) Remove speaker, release trigger on connector to disconnect. TECH TIP - for determining aftermarket installation polarity of speaker for correct hook up see Speaker Phasing.
	TECH NOTE - check speaker connector, wire braid from connector into speaker may unravel. This speaker wire braid can touch the metal framing of the speaker and cause one or both sides of the car stereo audio to drop out.