INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS FOR PART CT24HU03

APPLICATIONS

CHEVROLET

Avalanche 2007-08/Equinox 2007-08

Express Van 2008/Impala 2006-08

Monte Carlo 2006-07/Tahoe 2007-08

Silverado 2007-08 (Excluding Classic Models)

Suburban 2007-08

BUICK Enclave 2008, Lucerne 2006-08

GMC Acadia 2008

Savanna 2008

Sierra 2007-08 (Excluding Classic Models)

Yukon 2007-08

HUMMER H2 2008

PONTIAC Torrent 2007-08

SATURN Outlook 2008/Vue 2008

SUZUKI XL7 2007-08

CT24HU03

KIT FEATURES

• DIN Radio Provision with Pocket

• ISO Radio Provision with Pocket

KIT COMPONENTS

• A) Radio Housing • B) ISO Brackets • C) Trim Plate

A

B

TOOLS REQUIRED:

C

Small Flat Blade Screwdriver • Panel Removal Tool

• Phillips Screwdriver • Socket Set • Torx Driver • Allen Wrench www.connects2.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dash Disassembly

Chevrolet Impala 2006-2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Chevrolet Monte Carlo 2006-2007 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

- Buick Lucerne 2006-2008. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Chevrolet Avalanche 2007-08.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Chevrolet Silverado

( Excluding Classic Models )

2007-08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Chevrolet Suburban 2007-08 .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

- Chevrolet Tahoe 2007-08 . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

GMC Sierra

( Excluding Classic Models )

2007-08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

- GMC Yukon 2007-08. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Chevrolet Express Van 2008/GMC Savanna 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

- Suzuki XL-7 2007-08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

- Chevrolet Equinox 2007-08 /Pontiac Torrent 2007-08 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

- Buick Enclave/ GMC Acadia/ /Saturn Outlook 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

- Hummer H2 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

- Saturn Vue 2008 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Kit Assembly

- DIN Radio Provision with Pocket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

- ISO Radio Provision with Pocket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Final Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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*Note:

Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

99-3305 DASH DISASSEMBLY

BUICK LUCERNE

CHEVY IMPALA / MONTE CARLO 2006-08

1 D isconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.

2 Unclip and remove the trim panel around radio and a/c control.

(Figure A)

A

3 Remove (6) 9/32” screws to extract radio and a/c control from sub dash.

(Figure B)

B

Continue to kit assembly.

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99-3305 DASH DISASSEMBLY

SILVERADO (Excluding Classic Models) /SUBURBAN

CHEVY AVALANCHE/TAHOE

GMC YUKON/SIERRA (Excluding Classic Models) 2007-08

* Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

A

1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.

2 Unclip and remove radio trim panel.

(Figure A)

3 Remove (2) 8mm screws securing switch panel below climate controls.

Unplug and remove switch panel.

(Figure B)

4 Remove (2) 8mm screws securing climate controls. Unplug and remove climate controls. (Figure B)

5 Remove (4) 9/32” screws securing radio. Unplug and remove the radio.

(Figure C)

Continue to kit assembly .

B

C

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99-3305 DASH DISASSEMBLY

CHEVY EXPRESS VAN 2008/GMC SAVANNA 2008

* Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.

2 Remove (2)10mm bolts from below knee bolster under steering column and remove panel.

3 Remove (2)10mm bolts from panel below passenger dash airbag and remove panel.

4 Unsnap and remove radio and instrument cluster panel. (May not be necessary to completely remove radio and instrument cluster panel to access radio.)

5 Remove (4) 9/32” bolts to remove radio.

Continue to kit assembly .

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SUZUKI XL-7 2007-08

* Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

A

1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.

2 Press in on sides of the shifter boot to release it from the shifter trim panel.

(Figure A)

3 Lift the boot up to access the Allen screw securing the shifter knob to the shifter lever. Loosen the Allen screw and remove the shifter knob.

(Figure B)

4 Remove (1) torx screw from the shifter trim panel (Figure C) , then using a panel removal tool unsnap the shifter trim panel. Unplug and remove the panel. (Figure D)

5 Using a panel removal tool unsnap the radio trim panel. Unplug and remove the panel. (Figure E)

6 Remove (4) 9/32” screws securing the radio. Unplug and remove the radio.

Continue to kit assembly .

E

B

C

D

REV

FWD

AUX

BAN

D

SEE

K

SEE

K

AUX

PA

SS

EN

GE

R A

IR B

AG

103:5

12:02

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99-3305 DASH DISASSEMBLY

CHEVROLET EQUINOX 2007-08

PONTIAC TORRENT 2007-08

1

* Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

A

Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.

2 Remove shifter knob.

3 Unsnap panel below power window switch and remove.

Note: This allows you to unplug the window switch easier. (Figure A)

4 Unsnap and remove entire panel surrounding radio and shifter. (Figure B)

B

5 Remove (4) 9/32 screws securing radio. Unplug and remove the radio.

(Figure C)

Continue to kit assembly .

C

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99-3305 DASH DISASSEMBLY

BUICK ENCLAVE/GMC ACADIA/

SATURN OUTLOOK 2008

* Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

BUICK ENCLAVE

1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.

2 Unclip the radio trim panel including the climate controls. Unplug the climate controls and remove the panel.

(See drawings)

3 Remove (4) 9/32 screws securing the radio. Unplug and remove the radio.

Continue to kit assembly .

SATURN OUTLOOK

GMC ACADIA

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99-3305 DASH DISASSEMBLY

HUMMER H2 2008

* Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

A

1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.

2 Unclip the radio trim panel including the a/c vents. Unplug any harnesses connected to the panel and remove the panel. (Figure A)

3 Remove (4) 9/32” screws securing the climate controls. Unplug and remove the climate controls.

4 Remove (4) 9/32 screws securing the radio. Unplug and remove the radio.

Continue to kit assembly .

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99-3305 DASH DISASSEMBLY

SATURN VUE 2008

* Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

1 Disconnect the negative battery terminal to prevent an accidental short circuit.

2 Unclip and remove the trim panel on top of the radio trim panel. (Figure A)

3 Remove (2) Phillips screws exposed under panel removed in step 2.

(Figure B)

4 Unclip and remove the radio trim panel including the a/c vents. (Figure B)

5 Unclip and remove the trim panel surrounding the shifter including the climate controls. (Figure C)

6 Remove (4) 9/32 screws securing the radio. Unplug and remove the radio.

Continue to kit assembly .

B

A

C

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DIN RADIO PROVISION

* Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

NOTE: XL-7 ONLY

Trim top corners of radio housing.

(Figure A)

A

B

C

1 Slide the DIN cage into the Radio

Housing and secure by bending the metal locking tabs down. (Figure B)

2 Slide the aftermarket radio into the cage and secure.

(Figure C)

ISO RADIO PROVISION

NOTE: XL-7 ONLY

Trim top corners of radio housing.

(Figure A)

A

B

1 Mount the ISO Brackets to the radio with the screws supplied with the unit. (Figure B)

2 Slide the radio into the radio opening until the side clips engage.

) (Figure C)

3 Snap the Trim plate into the Radio

Housing. (Figure C)

Continue to final assembly .

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C

FINAL ASSEMBLY

A

B

(A) Strip wire ends back 1/2"

B) Twist ends together

C) Solder

D) Tape

C

D

1 Locate the factory wiring harness in the dash. Connects2 recommends using the proper mating adapter and making connections as shown. (Isolate and individually tape off the ends of any unused wires to prevent electrical short circuit.)

2 Re-connect the negative battery terminal and test the unit for proper operation.

3 Reassemble radio and dash assemblies in reverse order of disassembly.

FINAL WIRING CONNECTIONS

Make wiring connections using the EIA color code chart shown below and the instructions included with the head unit. Metra recommends making connections as shown below; Strip, Splice, Solder, Tape. Isolate and individually tape off ends of any unused wires to prevent electrical short circuit.

METRA / EIA WIRING CODE

12V Ignition / Acc. . . . . . . . . . Red

12V Batt / Memory. . . . . . . . . Yellow

Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black*

Power Antenna. . . . . . . . . . . . Blue

Amp Turn-On . . . . . . . . . . . . . Blue / White

Amp Ground. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Black / White

Illumination . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange

Dimmer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Orange / White

Right Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray

Right Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . Gray/ Black

Left Front (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . White

Left Front (-). . . . . . . . . . . . . . White / Black

Right Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet

Right Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Violet / Black

Left Rear (+) . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green

Left Rear (-) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Green / Black

*NOTE: When a Black wire is not present, ground radio to vehicle chassis.

All colors may not be present on all leads due to manufacturer’s specifications.

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