GMC Envoy, Jimmy and Sonoma Car Stereo Removal

GMC Envoy, Jimmy and Sonoma
How to Remove and Install Car Stereo

Car Stereo Help

   
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
Wire Color Codes
Font Left   Front Right
+ Tan   + Light green
- Gray   - Dark green
     
Rear Left   Rear Right
+ Brown   + Dark blue
- Yellow   - Light blue
   
NO AUDIO
With aftermarket stereo installation
   
GMC Jimmy / Sonoma How to Remove and Install Speakers
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal

GMC
Jimmy / Sonoma
How to Remove Rear Door Panel and Speaker

Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 1.1) Along front edge of window panel going up side of window, remove one lower screw.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 2.1) Along front edge of window at panel going up side of window, remove one upper screw. Remove panel and set to side.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 3.1) Along rear edge of window at panel going up side of window, gently pry lower edge from door releasing clips. All clips release with pressure.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 4.1) Along rear edge of window at panel going up side of window, gently pry upper edge from door releasing clips.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 5.1) Remove panel and set to side.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 6.1) At door open handle cavity, remove one screw.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 7.1) Gently pry/pull front edge of panel from door panel.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 8.1) Gently pry/pull rear edge of panel from door panel to release.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 9.1) Turn panel to release over door open handle and set to side.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 10.1) At hand hold cavity on arm rest, gently pry small cover from cavity.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 11.1) Remove small cover and set to side.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 12.1) Remove two exposed screws.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 13.1) With small flat head screw driver, at window switch, gently push in under edge of switch to release clip while prying up.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 14.1) Pull window switch up out of opening, release trigger on connector to disconnect. Set switch to side.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 15.1) Starting at bottom rear edge of door panel, gently pry door panel from door releasing clips.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 16.1) Work your way across bottom of panel releasing clips.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 17.1) Work your way up front edge of door panel releasing clips.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 18.1) Work your way up rear edge of door panel releasing clips.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 19.1) While holding bottom of door panel away from door, lift rear edge of door panel up out of window jam.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 20.1) Pull edge of door panel at door open handle away from door handle to clear over handle.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 21.1) Lift front edge of door panel up out of window jam.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 22.1) Pull door panel back from door, be sure to feed window switch connector through door panel to release door panel.

*Note - be sure to feed connector back into door panel when reinstalling panel.

Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 23.1) Check door for any remaining door panel clips.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 24.1) Pry door panel clips from door to remove.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 25.1) Slide door panel clips into slot on door panel ready for reinstallation.
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal 26.1) Remove screws securing speaker to riser ring mounted on door.

Tech Help - for determining aftermarket speaker installation polarity see Speaker Phasing and Color Code Chart above.

   
GMC Sonoma - Wire Diagrams - Wire Color Codes
 
Wire Diagrams, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Corvette, Geo, GMC, Oldsmobile, Pontiac and Saturn.
DO NOT CUT FACTORY WIRE HARNESS
   
Aftermarket stereo installation? Why purchase the aftermarket wire harness? Installation is easier, no guess work with wire color codes and a Headache Saver! Factory wire colors codes are not universal. See Aftermarket Videos above.
We discourage cutting the factory wire harness.
This section aids in troubleshooting and determining wire color codes, phasing for speaker hook up, locating power wires for installing external devices and add-ons.
Diagrams may not be applicable to Bose Audio Systems
   
Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal Corvette Gold Bose Stereo Repair and Removal
IMPORTANT - There are two (2) yellow*, two (2) gray and two (2) brown wires in this harness. Locate the +12 volt constant wire first. Label it or splice to constant wire on aftermarket stereo first. Swapping yellow wires will cause damage to any aftermarket stereo. Check fuses if your unable to find +12 volts.
1   Gray Left Front Speaker (-)
2   Tan Left Front Speaker (+)
3   Dark Green Right Front Speaker (-)
4   Light Green Right Front Speaker (+)
5   Black Ground
6   Brown Illumination
7   Gray Dimmer
8   Blank  
9   Yellow* (Green) Switched +12 volts
10   Orange Constant +12 volts
11   Light Blue Right Rear Speaker (-)
12   Dark Blue Right Rear Speaker (+)
13   Yellow Left Rear Speaker (-)
14   Brown Left Rear Speaker (+)
   
All wire diagrams and color codes are not 100% accurate.
   
Front Speaker Removal and Installation presently not available.
   

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