Scosche GM1587 In-Dash Installation Kit

Introduction

This premium installation kit is designed for 2004-2006 Chevrolet vehicles. It includes all necessary parts to mount a car stereo or CD player into your vehicle's dash. Refer to the individual instructions within this manual for removing your vehicle's factory radio and assembling the kit.

Caution

Important Safety Information: Disconnect your vehicle's negative battery terminal before beginning installation to prevent electrical damage. It is recommended to use a Volt/Ohm meter for checking wiring, as a test light or grounded wire probe can damage the vehicle's computer or diagnostic systems. Avoid all factory airbag wiring, as accidental deployment can cause serious injury or death.

Notes

• Consult your vehicle's specific instructions for any specialized tools required for installation.
• Read all instructions provided with your car stereo/cassette player for proper wiring and mounting procedures.

Radio Removal and Kit Modification

Diagram illustrating the Scosche GM1587 installation kit components: a 5537 mounting panel, a 5125 pocket, two spacers, and a 5324 rear support.

2006 Chevrolet HHR

Radio Removal:

• Use a panel removal tool to remove the panel surrounding the window controls in the center console.
• Remove two 7mm screws located behind the window control panel.
• Use a panel removal tool to unsnap the trim bezel around the shifter.
• Use a panel removal tool to unsnap the remaining lower console trim surrounding the shifter.
• Use a panel removal tool to unsnap the dash bezel surrounding the factory HVAC controls. Lift it away, disconnect, and remove.
• Remove eight 7mm screws securing the HVAC controls and factory radio. Lift the assembly away, disconnect, and remove.

Kit Modification:

Diagram showing shaded areas on the installation kit that need to be cut, along with a 'CUT ALONG NOTCH' line, indicating where modifications are required for specific vehicle applications.

2006 Saturn ION

Radio Removal:

• Use a panel removal tool to remove the trim around the shifter.
• Use a panel removal tool to remove the top panel of the center console that surrounds the shifter and cup holders.
• Use a panel removal tool to remove the front dash panel surrounding the radio and top A/C vents. Disconnect and remove. WARNING: Do not turn on the ignition with the passenger airbag light plug disconnected, as this will flag an airbag light code.
• Remove four 9/32" bolts securing the radio to the dash. Disconnect and remove.

Kit Modification:

Diagram showing shaded areas on the installation kit that need to be cut, along with a 'CUT ALONG NOTCH' line, indicating where modifications are required for specific vehicle applications.

2005-UP Chevrolet Cobalt

Radio Removal:

• Open the glove box. Using a panel removal tool, carefully unsnap the dash trim bezel, lift away, and remove.
• Using a panel removal tool, unsnap the driver's knee panel, lift away, disconnect, and remove.
• Using a panel removal tool, unsnap the dash trim bezel on the right side of the steering wheel, lift away, disconnect, and remove.
• Using a panel removal tool, unsnap the dash bezel, lift away, and remove.
• Remove four 7mm hex bolts securing the radio. Lift away, disconnect, and remove.

2005-UP Chevrolet Equinox

Radio Removal:

• Unsnap the dash trim surrounding the radio, A/C, and shifter. Disconnect and remove.
• Remove four 9/32" bolts securing the radio. Disconnect and remove.

2005-UP Pontiac G6

Radio Removal:

• Open the glove box and remove seven 9/32" screws from the inside.
• Pop off the side panel next to the door and remove two screws. Remove the glove box.
• Remove three 9/32" screws from under the driver's dash panel.
• Use a panel removal tool to remove the side panel from the driver's dash. Remove two 9/32" screws from behind it.
• The driver's side under dash panel can now be removed.
• Use a panel removal tool to remove the radio dash bezel.
• Remove two 9/32" screws holding the A/C controls and remove the A/C controls.
• Remove four 9/32" screws holding the radio to the dash. Disconnect and remove the radio.

2004-UP Chevrolet Malibu / 2004-UP Chevrolet Malibu Maxx

Radio Removal:

• Open the glove box and remove eight 9/32" screws from the inside. Use a panel removal tool to remove the trim above the glove box.
• Pop off the side panel next to the door and remove two screws. Remove the glove box.
• Remove the trim below the keyhole.
• Remove two 9/32" screws from under the driver's dash panel.
• Use a panel removal tool to remove the side panel from the driver's dash. Remove two 9/32" screws from behind it.
• The driver's side under dash panel can now be removed.
• Use a panel removal tool to remove the radio dash bezel.
• Remove two 9/32" screws holding the A/C controls and remove the A/C controls.
• Remove four 9/32" screws holding the radio to the dash. Disconnect and remove the radio.