Introduction
Want to upgrade or repair the old car stereo on a Chevy Tracker? Don't feel intimidated because this guide will help you with the first process of removal!
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First, you must disconnect the negative end of the car battery.
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Open the hood of your car and locate the battery.
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Look for the negative end of your battery. It is usually indicated with a minus sign next to it.
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Use a socket wrench to remove the nut that holds the negative connector in place.
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Place the negative connector away from the battery.
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A Chevy Tracker will have a trim that surrounds the stereo.
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The trim is the black plastic that encompasses the stereo and the small tray/compartment.
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Remove the screw located on the underside of the trim above the car stereo.
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Unscrew the two screws hidden behind the tiny tray/compartment.
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Afterwards, you can safely remove the trim.
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Carefully remove the stereo.
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Look behind the stereo to see how it is connected.
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The grouped up, different colored collection of wires connect to the speakers, amplifiers, and stereo buttons depending on the color.
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The thick, metal wire connects to the car antennae.
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Unplugging the connections, except for the multicolored group of wires. All are located on the back of stereo should be as simple as pulling on them.
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"To remove the group of wires", follow the wires until you reach a connector and unplug the connector.
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The thick, metal wire connecting to the radio antennae can be easily removed by pulling on it.
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Some car stereos are attached to a mount.
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Each mount is similarly installed as the image shows.
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Remove the screws located on each side of the mount.
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Following the steps in reverse will reinstall your car stereo. Different car stereos might require extra connections to be installed.
One comment
Ended up blowing a fuse for my taillights and dash lights. I replaced fuse, however still not coming back on. Any suggestions as to why?
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