2000-Up Oldsmobile Alero Installation Guide
This manual provides detailed instructions for installing car audio components in the 2000-Up Oldsmobile Alero (2 Door Coupe, 4 Door Sedan). Scosche, Inc. strives for accuracy but cannot be responsible for inconsistencies.
General Specifications
| TUNERS / CASSETTE / DISC PLAYERS | MINI | STAN | DIN | ISO DIN | SINGLE | DBL DIN | RADIO EQ | STACK |
| CHASSIS H | 1 3/4 - 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 3/4 | 2 3/4 | ||
| CHASSIS W | 7 1/8 | 7 1/8 | 7 1/8 | 7 1/8 | 7 1/8 | 7 1/8 | ||
| CHASSIS D | 4 3/4 - 5 1/2 | 5 7/16 - 6 11/16 | 7 1/8 | 7 | 3 7/8 | 7 1/8 | ||
| NOSE H | 1 5/16 - 1 3/4 | 1 5/8 - 1 3/4 | 1 5/8 - 1 3/4 | 1 5/8 - 1 3/4 | 7 1/2 | 6 11/16 - 7 1/4 | 3 3/4 - 4 | 5 7/8 - 6 11/16 |
| NOSE W | 4 1/8 - 4 3/16 | 4 1/8 - 4 3/16 | 5 1/8 - 5 3/4 | 5 1/8 - 6 | 5 1/2 - 6 11/16 | 5 1/2 - 6 11/16 | 5 7/8 - 6 11/16 | |
| SHAFT SP. | 2 3/8 | 2 3/8 |
IN DASH APPLICATION NOTES:
- KS
- KS
- KS
- KS
- KS
- KS
APPLICATION KIT MODEL: GM1583B/GM1590*
HARNESS ADAPTOR: GM03
ANTENNA ADAPTOR: MDA-1
In-Dash Installation Area Dimensions
| DEPTH MAX | DEPTH | WIDTH | HEIGHT | |
| DASH OPENING | 6 13/32" | 7 1/2" | 7 20/32" | 4 1/2" |
| DASH TYPE: | DOUBLE DIN | |||
| DASH MATERIAL: | PLASTIC | THICKNESS: | ||
| FOR MAX DEPTH | ☐ MODIFY CAVITY | ☐ REMOVE REAR SUPPORT | ||
* For double ISO/DIN or dual ISO/DIN stereos.
Amplifier/EQ Mounting Locations (W x H x D)
| UNDER/IN DASH | UNDER SEAT | GLOVE BOX | TRUNK/CARGO |
| 9" x 12" x 3" | 9" x 3-1/2" x 7-1/4" | Various |
Dimensions shown are inches. For inch/mm conversions refer to chart section.
Dash with Factory Radio Removed
Key to symbols:
- B = Back up plates required.
- C1 = Cut trim/plastic (structure).
- C2 = Cut steel.
- D = Below deck only.
- D1 = Lift portion of deck. May require structural reinforcement.
- D2 = Cut steel when top mounted. Do not if below deck.
- N = Narrow surface, below deck only.
- P = Perfect without modification.
- P1 = Modify or remove pockets.
- P2 = Coin pocket location in dash (may require trim kit).
- P3 = Perfect when equipped with standard two shaft radio, K without.
- R = Rear load ISO mount.
- U = Underdash.
- W1 = With power windows only.
- W2 = Without power windows only.
- K = Kit modifications required.
- K1 = Extension kit recommended.
- K2 = Fabricate panel/brackets.
- K5 = Minimum modification file shaft holes or dash opening.
- K6 = Modify dash cavity and/or panel.
- K7 = Installation kit, spacer or adaptor required.
- K8 = When equipped with factory "electronic" radio.
- K9 = When equipped with standard two shaft radio/tape player. Fabricate kit when equipped with flat face electronic radio/tape player.
- KS = Scosche kit recommended.
- N = Not recommended. Extensive modification required.
Front Doors
Factory Provisions: 4 x 6" in a factory adapter
Aftermarket: 3 1/2" K, 4" K, 4 x 6"
K=SA463 / SA464
CAVITY W H D:
- 5 7/8" x 4 1/2" x 1/2" (precut in steel)
- 5 7/8" x 3" x 3" (factory adapter)
Rear Deck - Sedan
Factory Provisions: 6 x 9" in a factory adapter
Aftermarket: 5 1/4" K, 6 1/2" K, 6 x 9"
K=SA69
CAVITY W H D:
- 8" x 4" x 20" (precut in steel)
- 8" x 6" x 2 1/4" (factory adapter)
Installation Procedures
Preliminary
Disconnect the negative battery cable.
Antenna
The factory antenna is located in the rear window.
Radio Removal and In-Dash Installation
Note: The factory stereo provision is for a double DIN radio. An installation kit is recommended for aftermarket DIN or shaft style radios. Scosche recommends the use of a Scosche GM1583B or GM1590 and a GM03 wiring harness.
- Unsnap shifter panel and leave it loose.
- Using panel removal tool, remove radio trim bezel, unplug and remove (six snaps total).
- Extract (3) 9/32 screws securing radio, unplug and remove.
Front Door Speaker Installation
Note: The factory speaker provision is for a 4 x 6" speaker. An adapter is recommended when installing aftermarket 3-1/2" and 4" speakers. Scosche recommends the SA463 and SA464 speaker adapters.
- Unsnap screw cover behind door pull and extract (2) #3 Phillips screws from behind.
- Remove reflector cover and extract (1) #3 Phillips head screw from behind.
- Unsnap perimeter using panel removal tool, lift up, unplug and remove.
Rear Door Speaker Installation
Note: The factory speaker provision is for a 6 x 9" speaker. An adapter is recommended when installing aftermarket 5-1/4" and 6-1/2" speakers. Scosche recommends the SAC69 speaker adapters.
- Fold down rear seat backs.
- Unsnap (4) panel fasteners along front edge of rear deck.
- Unsnap left and right rear window pillars and remove.
- Unsnap rear deck, lift up, pull forward and remove.
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