How to Replace a Radio in a 2010 Chevrolet Silverado

The Silverado arrived in Chevys lineup when the maker redesigned its full-sized pickups, giving them a more modern and aerodynamic appearance in 1999. The classic Chevy C- and K-series pickups continued alongside the Silverado through the 2000 model year, but the Silverado replaced them altogether in 2001. The 2010 Silverado came standard with an AM-FM audio system, but had an MP3 decoder, DVD player, entertainment system and CD player available. Replacing the 2010 Silverados radio is straightforward, but it does require dealer intervention to program a replacement radio after installation.

Instructions

Removal

1

Pry around the perimeter of the radio and climate-control bezel the trim surrounding the radio and climate-control knobs with a flat-head screwdriver to disengage the bezels retaining clips. Remove the bezel.

2

Remove the accessory switch assembly the assembly just below the climate control panel by removing its two screws with a ratchet and 8 mm socket and pulling it from the dashboard. Press and hold the wiring harness unlock button on the rear of the assembly and unplug the harness. Set the assembly aside.

3

Unfasten the two screws holding the climate-control panel with a ratchet and 8 mm socket. Pull the climate-control panel from the dashboard. Hold the unlock button on the wiring harness on the rear of the panel and pull it from the panel. Place the panel in a secure area.

4

Use a ratchet and 9/32-inch socket to remove the four radio-retaining screws. Slide the radio from the dashboard until you can access the wiring on the rear of the radio. Hold the unlocking button on each wiring harness and pull each harness from the rear of the radio. Pull the antenna wire from the rear of the radio.

Installation

5

Plug the wiring harnesses into their receptacles on the rear of the radio they are different sizes to prevent accidentally connecting them incorrectly. Slide the radio into the chassis in the dashboard and tighten the four radio-retaining screws from 1 to 2 foot-pounds with a torque wrench and 9/32-inch socket.

6

Connect the wiring harness to the rear of the climate-control panel and position the climate control panel back on the dashboard. Tighten the two climate-control panel screws from 1 to 2 foot-pounds with a torque wrench and 8 mm socket.

7

Reconnect the wiring harness to the rear of the accessory switch assembly and place the assembly back on the dashboard. Tighten its two retaining screws from 1 to 2 foot pounds with a torque wrench and 8 mm socket.

8

Set the radio and climate-control bezel back in place on the dashboard, lining up the clips on the rear of the bezel with the slots on the dashboard. Press the bezel onto the dashboard until the clips snap into place.

9

Take the Silverado to a local Chevy dealership to have the radio synchronized with your truck, if you installed a replacement radio. This process requires a special tool and training to complete, so it requires the attention of a trained professional.