Thank you so much! This was about 0.01% as difficult as I feared it would be. I broke my AUX cable plug in the jack this morning and was prepared for the worst. Nope! I had the radio out in under 5 minutes. It didn't even take me another 5 to pop off the front panel of the stereo (4 screws and a few clips) and pull out the broken piece. Start-to-finish (including reinstalled) in about 15 minutes. I even rereouted my new AUX cable through the trim ring instead of coming up from under the dash.
Pull the stereo out as described in this video. Look at the front panel, you'll see some screws around the outside edge. Take them out. There's also some plastic clips holding the front panel in place. Gently life them up and the whole panel will come right off. Look behind the AUX jack and pull the broken plug out. I no longer have the Impala, so this is all from memory. But, as I said, it was extremely simple. IIRC, there's no delicate cables or other parts you need to worry about too much. Just don't blindly pull it off and you should be OK>
Thanx for the video, extremely helpful!.I was thinking i was going to have to take the whole dash apart like the previous models(2000-2006).So you can imagine my relief when i found this video.Awesome!Awesome!Awesome!
This is the same radio that comes in the 2006 Buick Lucerne that I just lost the LED read-out. I found a replacement radio on ebay for around $30 and plan to use this video to help me install the new one. Thanks for posting this!
Awesome video! Very helpful in showing how it is done.Only took 15 minutes to install my new factory OEM stereo in my 2006 Monte Carlo SS! Thank you for your informative video!
Thanks for posting, very helpful! This will be a lot easier than my other cars, including my 1994 Camaro which included removing the entire underside of the dashboard!
We do factory car stereo repair only. Aftermarket or swapping the stereo out has challenges. Visit several of your local shops, see who knows their stuff and who is looking to make a sale.
This is aftermarket installation... Visit SEVERAL of your local installation shops. They can answer your question and fill you in on all the adaptors and expense needed to add a stereo to this system. Including all the features you may loose...
Great video. Well lit, easy to see everything accompanied by clear, concise instructions. Exactly what I wanted to see before ripping apart wife's impala.
I’m having trouble disconnecting the connector piece. I pushed down on the top and pulled hard ( probably not smart ) just was getting frustrated. I tried basically everything
I'd look at the amplifier having problems first. However, a reset may set the communication in the system straight. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery for 10-15 minutes and reconnect.
I have the same radio as in your video. I want to put a smaller cd player with all the same options than the giant factory unit. Since I hae problems with mine. I don't have a radio in mind yet. I have no need to XM, DVD and GPS since this is my daily beater. Thanks
once you disconnect it, plug it back in will it play ,or needs resetting from the dealer .? heard they hav a anti theft system from preventing it to work
What are the dimensions of the the factory radio i have a 2007 monte carlo ss that i want to have a 6.2 pioneer avh-1400nex installed in and i dont want to have to cut the dash
I have an 07 Impala. Does this removal go the same if its a wood grain panel? If its different, whats the best way to get that trim off without scratching or braking it?
Okay... I done everything as I just seen here, before watching the video.. So I was okay there. no problems. However. Now the radio is silent. I can barely hear static. CD won't play either. The problem I had was making me think the Antenna was bad, or barely connected. Radio lost stations fast. I took out, seen no problem, put back, and now have a BIG problem. What do you think I done to make that happen? No rips, breaks, bangs or bumps. Easy out easy in.
Na. But I got it. the Antenna was bad.. And got it back on shortly after. But the tint on my windows done it. I just bought the car not long before asking this.
+Kyle Burke There's some kind of converter that you can attach to the back of your stereo that will allow you to use the stock face plate with an after market system. You need it so that the right sound frequencies get sent to the subs vs the other speakers. I'm not sure what the converter is called but good luck.
Not an easy task with all the info provided on the screen of the original stereo. There is a kit, antenna adaptor and $100-150 wire harness needed for the installation.
+Holly Jordon It's a plastic trim removal tool. They usually come n sets of a few diff styles. Allows you to removed panels and trim pieces without marring or damaging the edges from prying with other things like screw drivers.
God dam takes u hella long to remove the bezel,i can pop that bezel with my hand.why use a 12 volt impact to remove those 6 7mill screws.no wonder u take so long.
Thank you so much. This video saved me $280 to get my wife’s stereo replaced.
Thank you so much! This was about 0.01% as difficult as I feared it would be. I broke my AUX cable plug in the jack this morning and was prepared for the worst. Nope! I had the radio out in under 5 minutes. It didn't even take me another 5 to pop off the front panel of the stereo (4 screws and a few clips) and pull out the broken piece. Start-to-finish (including reinstalled) in about 15 minutes. I even rereouted my new AUX cable through the trim ring instead of coming up from under the dash.
how did you get the broken piece out ? i did the same too
Pull the stereo out as described in this video. Look at the front panel, you'll see some screws around the outside edge. Take them out. There's also some plastic clips holding the front panel in place. Gently life them up and the whole panel will come right off. Look behind the AUX jack and pull the broken plug out.
I no longer have the Impala, so this is all from memory. But, as I said, it was extremely simple. IIRC, there's no delicate cables or other parts you need to worry about too much. Just don't blindly pull it off and you should be OK>
thank you 😊
Now that's the way a video is done. Great narration, sound and picture quality. Thanks alot. Helpful indeed
Thanx for the video, extremely helpful!.I was thinking i was going to have to take the whole dash apart like the previous models(2000-2006).So you can imagine my relief when i found this video.Awesome!Awesome!Awesome!
This is the same radio that comes in the 2006 Buick Lucerne that I just lost the LED read-out. I found a replacement radio on ebay for around $30 and plan to use this video to help me install the new one. Thanks for posting this!
Came to this video because I need a new radio in my 2006 Monte Carlo LT. Thank you so much for the great video!
Did yours come out? Mine done want to leave
Awesome video! Very helpful in showing how it is done.Only took 15 minutes to install my new factory OEM stereo in my 2006 Monte Carlo SS! Thank you for your informative video!
Wow, you did that in 3 minutes. I'm happy now
Very clear instructions !!!! I have a 2013 impala and the steps to remove is similar heck even the radio are identical.
Thanks for posting this video.
Thank you so much!! I was afraid we would have to remove the whole dash. I can do this by myself! 😁
Thanks for posting, very helpful! This will be a lot easier than my other cars, including my 1994 Camaro which included removing the entire underside of the dashboard!
Thank you for posting this! It helped a lot
I've been trying to find a video of how to remove the AC controls and this was a huge help! Thanks! 😂
Very informative
We do factory car stereo repair only. Aftermarket or swapping the stereo out has challenges. Visit several of your local shops, see who knows their stuff and who is looking to make a sale.
Im in south gate california.
Awesome video. I'm about to swap my stereo for another one because my current radio does not play CD's
Thank you very much, this was a great help.
Awesome video brother. Many thanks.
Thank you ❤
This is aftermarket installation... Visit SEVERAL of your local installation shops. They can answer your question and fill you in on all the adaptors and expense needed to add a stereo to this system. Including all the features you may loose...
Thanks for sharing your knowledge
Great video. Well lit, easy to see everything accompanied by clear, concise instructions. Exactly what I wanted to see before ripping apart wife's impala.
The bose speakers on these impala's are loud enough to just add subs and an amp. You dont even need to go aftermarket on speakers
I’m having trouble disconnecting the connector piece. I pushed down on the top and pulled hard ( probably not smart ) just was getting frustrated. I tried basically everything
100% helpful thanks
Ill give it a try. The 2006 Monte Carlo and Impala are very similar. The only difference is the number of doors
life saver your the best
Very straight forward, thanks for sharing!
Thank you
How can I get a wiring diagram for my 2006 Chevy Impala LT
Thank you so much
Thanks for the video! Now, how can I remove the face of the stereo to look behind the aux jack because my aux cord broke off in there...?
7 yrs later and still....NO ANSWER 🤦🏾♀️
Put it in rice
No. The stereos are VIN locked. Only the dealer$hip can unlock and recode the stereos.
I'd look at the amplifier having problems first. However, a reset may set the communication in the system straight. Disconnect the negative terminal from the battery for 10-15 minutes and reconnect.
I have the same radio as in your video. I want to put a smaller cd player with all the same options than the giant factory unit. Since I hae problems with mine. I don't have a radio in mind yet. I have no need to XM, DVD and GPS since this is my daily beater. Thanks
This is also the same car stereo that fits in a 2006 Buick Lucerne.
Possible, but I'd have to see one myself to know for sure.
once you disconnect it, plug it back in will it play ,or needs resetting from the dealer .? heard they hav a anti theft system from preventing it to work
Dennis Kingsley mine locked when it was unplugged. Be careful
I’m guessing this will work with a 2008 Impala
I have a 2012 impala LT is it much different. thanks
What are the dimensions of the the factory radio i have a 2007 monte carlo ss that i want to have a 6.2 pioneer avh-1400nex installed in and i dont want to have to cut the dash
Thanks man.
Hello, do you happen to have a video on how to repair a loosened aux jack on a chevy HHR ? They are so weak...Thank you!
Could these radio go into lock mode?
If so how can you prevent that?
stormchaser8624 mine did and still is locked
Is lock mode when it gets stuck and don't want to leave
thanks very helpful just stole some guys out of a mall parking lot haha no but thanks cheers man
What aftermarket kit would I need to replace the factory radio with an aftermarket CD player? Single bay style. Also thanks for posting this video.
I was wondering if i was to instal a JVC stereo in replace of the factory stereo will the controls on the steering wheel still work with the volume?
Hey bob hope that is for short my speaker in my passenger door on my impala is on once in a while any ideas?
TRIG GERD this is happening to my 2008 impala seems like there is a short on the speak did you ever find out the problem
Before you unplug your stereo. Make sure it's not anti-theft enabled.
How do you turn it off?
Does the battery have to be disconnected while doing this?
Would it be a good idea to get the code for the radio before you remove it?
if you remove a 06 impala radio can you replace it with a 011 radio. is it just plug and play
I have an 07 Impala. Does this removal go the same if its a wood grain panel? If its different, whats the best way to get that trim off without scratching or braking it?
+Michael McKinnon Most likely too late but it is the same from 2006 through 2011 I believe. ;)
I believe it the same for 2007. As long as it's not past 2011.
+Ali Musa I have a 2013 impala is the procedure any different
josh summers I believe that if it has the same interior as this one then the steps may possibly be the same.
thanks
Okay... I done everything as I just seen here, before watching the video.. So I was okay there. no problems. However. Now the radio is silent. I can barely hear static. CD won't play either. The problem I had was making me think the Antenna was bad, or barely connected. Radio lost stations fast. I took out, seen no problem, put back, and now have a BIG problem. What do you think I done to make that happen? No rips, breaks, bangs or bumps. Easy out easy in.
Na. But I got it. the Antenna was bad.. And got it back on shortly after. But the tint on my windows done it. I just bought the car not long before asking this.
I took my radio out and put a new one in but it says its locked, help
I can’t pull the air bag tab.. literally it won’t come out 😡
Need help.!.! Something is stopping my radio from coming out. What could it be.?
Bolts....😂
can i hook a a system uo to this or will i need to upgrade the stero
+Kyle Burke There's some kind of converter that you can attach to the back of your stereo that will allow you to use the stock face plate with an after market system. You need it so that the right sound frequencies get sent to the subs vs the other speakers. I'm not sure what the converter is called but good luck.
Not an easy task with all the info provided on the screen of the original stereo. There is a kit, antenna adaptor and $100-150 wire harness needed for the installation.
Will this work on a 2006 Monte Carlo?
what kind of tool was that you used?
Kitty Webb . it's a panel removal tool. you can get one from Walmart or AutoZone
what is that blue thing hes is using
+Holly Jordon A spudger
+Holly Jordon It's a plastic trim removal tool. They usually come n sets of a few diff styles. Allows you to removed panels and trim pieces without marring or damaging the edges from prying with other things like screw drivers.
how i can unlock my impala factory stereo?
It says removal and repair, but all he did was remove it. WHERE THE HELL IS THE REPAIR!!
Bio ¼ hi
God dam takes u hella long to remove the bezel,i can pop that bezel with my hand.why use a 12 volt impact to remove those 6 7mill screws.no wonder u take so long.
Great tips ,thanks.