You’re sick and tired of listening to cassettes and only being able to enjoy the radio, while your smart phone is full of your favourite music but you don’t have a 3.5mm or usb port on your car radio, so you can’t appreciate your car trips to the fullest… That’s exactly why we’ve posted this article to help you, because in this article you’re going to find out how to install a car radio on your Chevrolet Silverado. To do this, first of all we will see how to remove the old car radio, then how to install a car radio on Chevrolet Silverado and at last, how to connect it.
How to install car radio on Chevrolet Silverado: Removing the old car stereo
Before we begin the serious business of how to install a car stereo on your Chevrolet Silverado, there is one imperative step, take off the audio set you currently have on your car. There are two scenarios, either you have an original headunit, or you have an universal set. Before you start taking out, always don’t forget to remove the negative wire from the battery to prevent any risk of short-circuit or electrocution. Once this is conducted, here are the two options depending on the stereo that equips your Chevrolet Silverado:
- Original car radio:
In cases like this, you’ll have to be patient, generally, the simple usage of extracting clamps in the 4 holes in the corners of the car radio should be enough to remove it. But on some specific models of specific years, this process will not be enough to remove the old car radio from your Chevrolet Silverado. In truth, you will need to remove certain parts of the centre console to access the car radio itself. To do this, you will need to use a screwdriver to remove the plastic covers that are in the way. Once you have access to the station, don’t forget to disconnect all the connections. - Aftermarket radio :
In this circumstance the operation is less difficult, you will just have to use the extracting clamps and press on the 4 corners of your station to make it come out of its place. Once this step is conducted, don’t forget to unplug it and remove the metal frame that supports it in the notch of the center console. That’s it, you’ve ended dismantling your old car radio, all you have to do is install the new one!
How to install car radio on your Chevrolet Silverado: Fitting and connecting the car radio
Let’s go to the most important step for you, how to install a car stereo on your Chevrolet Silverado. Beforehand, take some time to check the suitability of your car and your headunit, and to read the installation recommendations, which may give you specific instructions.
Here are the various actions involved in installing an aftermarket car radio. Firstly, put in place the metal frame provided with your new car radio, this frame has the task of holding your car radio in place on your Chevrolet Silverado, once situated, don’t forget to press the locking tabs on each side of the frame. Once this step has been carried out, you will need to connect the three plugs of your car radio, two ISO connectors for power supply and sound transfer to the speakers of your Chevrolet Silverado, then the radio antenna socket. For the latter, on some models you may need an adapter to transform it from male to female to be able to adjust it to the socket of your new radio. Finally, all you have to do is push your car radio into the metal frame, snap it into place, and position the plastic or metal frame provided with it on its contour. That’s it, you’ve just learned how to install a car radio on Chevrolet Silverado, don’t forget to check that the radio is switched on, that the sound is working and that you’re picking up the radio and you’re ready to enjoy your new car radio. If you have other complications, or want to learn more about your car, don’t think twice to visit our page dedicated to it.
If perhaps you have any additional questions about the Chevrolet Silverado, do not hesitate to consult our Chevrolet Silverado category.
