Lori Brisson
Junior Member
Correct wiring an aftermarket stereo head unit for your 2001 Chevrolet Suburban, will ensure maximum functionality and increased reliability of the car audio system. Apart from using a vehicle-specific installation kit to properly install aftermarket radio, making the necessary wiring connections with the help of the beam and antenna adapters will allow you to keep the factory connectors intact if you decide to install the original factory radio again at some point.
Things you will need:
Flat-screwdriver
GM wiring adapter
Butt plugs
crimps Wire
tape
Metric socket
Step-1:
Slide the metal mounting sleeve from the aftermarket stereo. Depending on your specific stereo may need to disengage the sleeve locks on each side of the stereo to release the sleeve; Consult the documentation of the stereo for specific instructions on how to perform this task. Typically, the release liner will ask you to remove the face bezel trim the stereo and put a pair of supplied release keys in a key slot on the front panel of the unit.
Step-2:
Assemble assembling kit in accordance with specific instructions and product application. Some "universal" GM-type mounting kit designed to work with many different applications that require the installer to assemble the kit with specific needs.
The
Step-3:
Slide the metal mounting sleeve into the rectangular opening of the assembled mounting kit, with the end edge of the mounting sleeve touches the front of the mounting kit. good quality
Step-4:
Attach the mounting sleeve with mounting kit suitable pressing sleeve of metal tabs from the inner regions of the mounting kit using a screwdriver with flat head. Ensure that the mounting sleeve is secure in the mounting kit; Pushing more tabs with a screwdriver if necessary
Step-5:
Examine the wiring diagrams supplied with the aftermarket stereo and harness adapter .. Remove the cut ends of each insulated wire and twist the wire strands to prevent fraying.
Step-6:
Connect each cable from the cable adapter to the corresponding wires found on the adapter wiring aftermarket stereo, using the appropriate size butt connectors and a pair of wire crimps. Never rely on the wire color coding when making any connection; Always consult the wiring diagram for the stereo and the harness adapter to the appropriate corresponding connections
Step-7:
Wrap the newly cabling connections with insulating tape ..
Step-8:
Apply the vehicle's parking brake, turn the ignition switch to "On", and place the gear selector to the lowest position.
Step-9:
Open the car's hood and disconnect the black negative battery cable - indicated by a minus sign. - From the battery using a socket and ratchet
Step:10
Consider the dashboard bezel around the instrument panel, original radio and climate controls. Separate the bezel from the board with your fingers, starting from the upper left side edge, working your way around the perimeter until the wreath is completely independent of the instrument panel.
Step-11:
Place wreath dash a safe area and examine the original stereo. Locate the two tab lock levers on each side of the radio. Press down on each lever to disengage the locking devices using a screwdriver with flat head.
Step-12:
Slide the original radio from the instrument panel to expose the side of the vehicle wiring harness connector and antenna cable connects to the rear. Disengage the locking tabs on the main wiring connector and disconnect the connector from the back of the radio.
Step-13:
Disconnect the antenna cable from the back of the radio. Place the original radio side.
Step-14:
Connect the adapter harness to the radio side of the vehicle connector. Connect the antenna adapter to the antenna cable. Feed the harness adapter and antenna cable from the rectangular opening of the mounting kit.
Step-15
Connect proprietary harness connector at the back of the central unit aftermarket stereo. Connect the antenna cable, antenna adapter installed in the back of the stereo head unit.
Step-16:
Press excess loose wiring back to the opening of the dashboard and push aftermarket radio in the mounting sleeve opening. Tug on the main unit to make sure that the unit is locked into place. Replace the bezel stereo face.
Step-17:
Replace the dash bezel and place selector vehicle speed at the position "P". Turn the ignition switch to "Off".
Step-18:
To complete the installation process needs to reconnect the battery cable
Things you will need:
Flat-screwdriver
GM wiring adapter
Butt plugs
crimps Wire
tape
Metric socket
Step-1:
Slide the metal mounting sleeve from the aftermarket stereo. Depending on your specific stereo may need to disengage the sleeve locks on each side of the stereo to release the sleeve; Consult the documentation of the stereo for specific instructions on how to perform this task. Typically, the release liner will ask you to remove the face bezel trim the stereo and put a pair of supplied release keys in a key slot on the front panel of the unit.
Step-2:
Assemble assembling kit in accordance with specific instructions and product application. Some "universal" GM-type mounting kit designed to work with many different applications that require the installer to assemble the kit with specific needs.
The
Step-3:
Slide the metal mounting sleeve into the rectangular opening of the assembled mounting kit, with the end edge of the mounting sleeve touches the front of the mounting kit. good quality
Step-4:
Attach the mounting sleeve with mounting kit suitable pressing sleeve of metal tabs from the inner regions of the mounting kit using a screwdriver with flat head. Ensure that the mounting sleeve is secure in the mounting kit; Pushing more tabs with a screwdriver if necessary
Step-5:
Examine the wiring diagrams supplied with the aftermarket stereo and harness adapter .. Remove the cut ends of each insulated wire and twist the wire strands to prevent fraying.
Step-6:
Connect each cable from the cable adapter to the corresponding wires found on the adapter wiring aftermarket stereo, using the appropriate size butt connectors and a pair of wire crimps. Never rely on the wire color coding when making any connection; Always consult the wiring diagram for the stereo and the harness adapter to the appropriate corresponding connections
Step-7:
Wrap the newly cabling connections with insulating tape ..
Step-8:
Apply the vehicle's parking brake, turn the ignition switch to "On", and place the gear selector to the lowest position.
Step-9:
Open the car's hood and disconnect the black negative battery cable - indicated by a minus sign. - From the battery using a socket and ratchet
Step:10
Consider the dashboard bezel around the instrument panel, original radio and climate controls. Separate the bezel from the board with your fingers, starting from the upper left side edge, working your way around the perimeter until the wreath is completely independent of the instrument panel.
Step-11:
Place wreath dash a safe area and examine the original stereo. Locate the two tab lock levers on each side of the radio. Press down on each lever to disengage the locking devices using a screwdriver with flat head.
Step-12:
Slide the original radio from the instrument panel to expose the side of the vehicle wiring harness connector and antenna cable connects to the rear. Disengage the locking tabs on the main wiring connector and disconnect the connector from the back of the radio.
Step-13:
Disconnect the antenna cable from the back of the radio. Place the original radio side.
Step-14:
Connect the adapter harness to the radio side of the vehicle connector. Connect the antenna adapter to the antenna cable. Feed the harness adapter and antenna cable from the rectangular opening of the mounting kit.
Step-15
Connect proprietary harness connector at the back of the central unit aftermarket stereo. Connect the antenna cable, antenna adapter installed in the back of the stereo head unit.
Step-16:
Press excess loose wiring back to the opening of the dashboard and push aftermarket radio in the mounting sleeve opening. Tug on the main unit to make sure that the unit is locked into place. Replace the bezel stereo face.
Step-17:
Replace the dash bezel and place selector vehicle speed at the position "P". Turn the ignition switch to "Off".
Step-18:
To complete the installation process needs to reconnect the battery cable
