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scalawag · 05-13-2003, 07:34 PM

fellas, i know this is crazy. but i have an old radio in my 85 gmc. i want to put in my jvc. i looked behind the dash and it appears too cramped to remove. i know someone got the damn thing in there. but there seems to be a big piece of plastic under the radio, further complicating the matter. is there an easier way?

**old Rusty C10** · 05-13-2003, 08:54 PM

remove the instrument panel trim plate and lower cover
remove the brace screw at the radio back
remove the two nuts on the radio knobs found behind the knobs
pull out to the rear of the dashboard and make sure ya disconnect ( pull out ) the antenna cable and unplug the wiring harness pieces to it
very simple

78SilveradoSWB · 05-13-2003, 09:01 PM

If you have air conditioning, you might remove the long vent pipe that runs under the dash.

scalawag · 05-14-2003, 05:27 AM

thanks guys, but what is that plastic thing under it? seems like its hollow. hell if that wasnt there i could just drop the dam thing out. its hard to believe how bad a cheap radio can make these fine trucks look.

79BIG10 · 05-14-2003, 05:53 AM

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Originally posted by scalawag
thanks guys, but what is that plastic thing under it? seems like its hollow. hell if that wasnt there i could just drop the dam thing out. its hard to believe how bad a cheap radio can make these fine trucks look.

That's the air duct for the AC. To take this out you need to take out the bottom dash plate under the steering column and the plastic cover under the steering column as well. This will give you plenty of room and will also take out the screws that hold this up under the dash. You will need to move it to the passenger side a bit to clear the parking brake handle and arm on the driver side.

scalawag · 05-14-2003, 05:58 AM

ok i see, the a/c dont work anyway. never had a vehicle that it did work in. i guess i will take it all out and just leave the heater.

78SilveradoSWB · 05-14-2003, 01:28 PM

I think you have to unscrew the far left vent in order to remove the long air duct. You should put it back even though your A/C doesn't work, the fresh air will still come out of it in the vent position.

05-13-2003, 07:34 PM	#1
scalawag Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: caledonia ms Posts: 260	how do i get the radio out fellas, i know this is crazy. but i have an old radio in my 85 gmc. i want to put in my jvc. i looked behind the dash and it appears too cramped to remove. i know someone got the damn thing in there. but there seems to be a big piece of plastic under the radio, further complicating the matter. is there an easier way?

05-13-2003, 08:54 PM	#2
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	remove the instrument panel trim plate and lower cover remove the brace screw at the radio back remove the two nuts on the radio knobs found behind the knobs pull out to the rear of the dashboard and make sure ya disconnect ( pull out ) the antenna cable and unplug the wiring harness pieces to it very simple __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-13-2003, 09:01 PM	#3
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	If you have air conditioning, you might remove the long vent pipe that runs under the dash. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

05-14-2003, 01:28 PM	#7
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	I think you have to unscrew the far left vent in order to remove the long air duct. You should put it back even though your A/C doesn't work, the fresh air will still come out of it in the vent position. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

05-14-2003, 05:27 AM	#4
scalawag Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: caledonia ms Posts: 260	thanks guys, but what is that plastic thing under it? seems like its hollow. hell if that wasnt there i could just drop the dam thing out. its hard to believe how bad a cheap radio can make these fine trucks look.

05-14-2003, 05:58 AM	#6
scalawag Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: caledonia ms Posts: 260	ok i see, the a/c dont work anyway. never had a vehicle that it did work in. i guess i will take it all out and just leave the heater.



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