Radio replacement for a 1994 Cutlass Supreme Convertible

[Jakey]

Does anyone know what is involved in removing the radio on this model?  The trim is brittle and I don’t want to break anything that can’t be replaced. I removed the trim screws from under the top of the dash but I’m afraid to slide the trim out that goes around the radio and gauges. 

[jiggity76]

That's your only option.  Once those screws are out, you have to pull that bezel towards you as it's held on with tension clips.  The clips are metal and won't break.  I've never had a problem with the bezel breaking either.  It will sound like it's going to break...creaking and moaning, but it will come. Also, I just disconnect the connector for the headlamps switch, I don't remove it from the bezel.

With the bezel out, you'll see two 7 mm screws I think they are that holds the radio to the main dash.  They will be at the bottom of the radio.  The radio will slide out and give you some room to disconnect the connectors from the back of it.

Disregard the dash pad being off.  It's not necessary to remove the pad when just removing the radio.

 

Edited May 20 by jiggity76

[GnatGoSplat]

Yep, I've probably removed the bezel a hundred times across 3 Cutlass Supremes and it's never broken.  It's hard plastic and seems brittle, but it's actually quite durable.

[Human]

It's actually a very easy install. I did it on my '91 Cutlass Supreme coupe on my lunch hour from work. If you're going with an aftermarket head unit, be sure to spring the extra few dollars for the wiring harness adapter, which allows a plug-and-play connection between the new radio and the car, without cutting any wires. You can easily do the installation in under an hour. When I was married, it made a fun afternoon project with my then-stepdaughter to replace the dead radio in her mom's Jeep Grand Cherokee. I taught her how to use a soldering iron as part of the process, and she had a great sense of accomplishment when we turned it on and put in her favorite CD to test it out.