1.Gently insert a putty or butter knife below the AC knobs as shown.
We suggest using some masking tape or a towel to protect your dash from potential scratches.
2.As shown above, gently pry downward to remove the AC control panel.
3.AC Panel Removed.
You can leave it hanging or remove the connectors and remove out of the way.
If you will be performing a major stereo upgrade with amps, Ipod, Satellite etc, it would be a good idea to remove the AC controls.
4.If you purchased the dash kit from our website, a tool kit was provided.
Using the proper size socket, remove the 4 bolts under the stereo as shown.
5.If you purchased the dash kit from our website, a tool kit was provided.
Using the proper size socket, remove the 4 bolts under the stereo as shown.
6.As shown, pull the old head unit straight out and away from the dash.
7.Using 1 hand to hold the head unit, remove the plugs on the back of the stereo with the other.
They have a release tab that you need to push to release. No need to label as they are all different sizes.
8.To remove the antennae just gently pull straight out.
9.Head unit removed.
10.Head unit and wiring steps.
11.Locate the wire harness included with your stereo and the wire harness we included in your dash kit.
12.Match the colors on the two wire harnesses and twist them together as shown.
13.Using the crimp caps and crimp tool provided (if dash kit purchased via our website), insert the wire into the cap and crimp as shown
14.Stereo harness connected to wire harness we provided.
15.Plug stereo harness into the back of the head unit.
16.Assemble dash kit per instructions included. Use a piece of cardboard to protect the finish on your new dash kit.
17.Ensure proper fit and look.
18.Side view
19.Front View
20.Remove the hazard button and clock from old head unit. There are four tabs holding the this module.
21.Ready for installation
22.Plugged in the Ipod adapter for our head unit. The other end of the cable was dropped into the glove box.
23.Match the plugs from your truck to the wire harness and simply plug them in.
24.Don't forget your antennae.
25.Turn on the truck on and ensure your stereo and hazard lights work.
26.Locate the four screws from the old head unit.
27.Tighten the 4 screws as shown.
28.Tighten the 4 screws as shown.
29.Tighten the 4 screws as shown
30.Re-connect the wires to your AC controls and ensure they are working.
31.Lift into place and push the controls back into the dash.
32. Congratulations, your new head unit is installed.
