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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 09:49 AM
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Removing aftermarket stereo

Absolutely new to this. The previous owner left the wires to a sub system in the car but tucked them up and under. I cut most of it however I believe there is current draw from those still plugged in because the car has some issues with power draw when the stereo is on.

It has a sleek new stereo in there with an adapter to fit obviously and no screws that I can really see maybe I'm looking in the wrong places? Any help in pulling it out would be great or somewhere to start so I can unplug the wires
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 10:53 AM
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Re: Removing aftermarket stereo

I did notice two screws near the bottom of the ac radio cover. It's towards the bottom in a corner between the center console and floor board but didn't want to remove it too much because it's a bitch, if it won't help me remove the stereo
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 11:02 AM
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Re: Removing aftermarket stereo

There should be a slot on the left and right side of the unit once the bezel is removed. These are for the stereo removal tools that come with new headunits. Since, I assume you dont have these, you can just fab up some sheet metal. About 6" long by 3/4 - 1". Insert into each slot. This will release the locking tabs. Now you should be able to pull radio out.
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 11:04 AM
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Re: Removing aftermarket stereo

How do I remove the bezel? I couldn't find any easy way to remove the face plate. Because as soon as that's off I should be able to unplug those wires
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 11:15 AM
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Re: Removing aftermarket stereo

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How do I remove the bezel? I couldn't find any easy way to remove the face plate. Because as soon as that's off I should be able to unplug those wires
Do you have the stock GM bezel removed? The smaller aftermarket stereo bezel should just pull/ snap off.

Do you have a pic of the setup or where you are?

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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 11:39 AM
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Re: Removing aftermarket stereo

I do appreciate all the help and I did try using search but didn't find topics on it

I will take some pictures real quick. By it just snaps out do you mean the plastic adapter plate around the stereo?
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 11:43 AM
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Re: Removing aftermarket stereo

Here it is I did remove the plastic coverName:  20141003_114216_zpsmp2iozj7.jpg
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 12:11 PM
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Re: Removing aftermarket stereo

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Here it is I did remove the plastic cover
On the left, just next to the EQ button, I can see the slot I was referring to for the removal tool. There also should be one on the right side.
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 12:15 PM
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Re: Removing aftermarket stereo

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Here it is I did remove the plastic cover
If you are talking about the protective plastic film.... THANK GOD!!!!!!
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 12:49 PM
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Pop the trim off that goes around the heat and radio units. It pops right off, just lift each corner. Once off, remove the 2 screws on each side of the radio that attaches it to the console. Done
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Old Oct 3, 2014 | 12:59 PM
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Re: Removing aftermarket stereo

I did eventually get it out. I borrowed the tools from a radio at autozone to pop it out
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Re: Removing aftermarket stereo

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I did eventually get it out. I borrowed the tools from a radio at autozone to pop it out
Great!! Good luck with your ride.
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Old Oct 16, 2014 | 01:05 PM
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Re: Removing aftermarket stereo

A stereo wire going to nowhere isn't your current draw. Hate to tell ya.
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A stereo wire going to nowhere isn't your current draw. Hate to tell ya.
He said...."I believe there is current draw from those still plugged in because the car has some issues with power draw when the stereo is on"

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Old Oct 19, 2014 | 12:38 PM
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Re: Removing aftermarket stereo

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He said...."I believe there is current draw from those still plugged in because the car has some issues with power draw when the stereo is on"

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And you need to understand how electricity works, more specifically how voltage and current are related and work.

A wire only connected to something at one end will have ZERO current draw, regardless of how powerful the source is.

So, to put it simply a disconnected wire that used to be connected to something but now isn't does not cause a current draw.
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Old Oct 19, 2014 | 02:59 PM
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Re: Removing aftermarket stereo

One wire was shorting out however. Because After unplugging sub wires the car started charging dead at 14 instead on just barely 13. So one wire was drawing or shorted. My problem is sorted though.
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Re: Removing aftermarket stereo

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One wire was shorting out however. Because After unplugging sub wires the car started charging dead at 14 instead on just barely 13. So one wire was drawing or shorted. My problem is sorted though.
Well I'll be. I guess something was drawing power. Glad to know I don't have to further my electrical degree to a Doctorate. Glad ya got it figured out.
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