1997 chevy cavalier stock head unit

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Topic: 1997 chevy cavalier stock head unit

Posted By: texastechguy83
Subject: 1997 chevy cavalier stock head unit
Date Posted: January 15, 2006 at 8:18 AM

hey guys!

i have a 1997 chevy cavalier regular ole joe 2.2L 2 door coupe. currently it has a stock cassette am/fm radio, i want to upgrade to a 1997 chevy cavalier cd player stock radio from a 1997 cavalier Z24. will this transfer correctly with no problem. same width and height! thanks any info is greatly appreciated.

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Posted By: kirktcashalini
Date Posted: January 15, 2006 at 8:38 AM

ok, something liek this...

https://cgi.ebay.com/Factory-Delco-GM-GMC-Chevy-Tape-Deck-Radio-Tahoe-Suburb_W0QQitemZ5854034915QQcategoryZ64575QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

to this... ?

https://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/GM-CHEVY-CD-PLAYER-STEREO-S10-S-10-BLAZER-LUMINA-MALIBU_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ38640QQitemZ8028683340QQrdZ1

I have the bottom one in my blazer, and my girlfriend has the top one in her cavalier. I am just judging by the pictures that fitment would definatly not be an issue. Worst case scenario you need to cut a couple wires. both of those links have pictures of the backs. so you make the call. It can work somehow or another for sure tho. good luck.

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99 Blazer LT. Yellow Top. Big 3. Infinity Kappa Speakers All Around. Jensen CD/DVD flip out. 2 Infinity Kappa Perfect 12DVQs powered by a Alpine PDX600.1 (in one custom box, building a FG box)

Posted By: texastechguy83
Date Posted: January 15, 2006 at 9:04 AM

thanks for that info!

it appears everything is fine except for the placement of the antenna port? correct? what kind of tool should i use to remove the old head unit? im new to audio and electronics.

thanks again

Posted By: kirktcashalini
Date Posted: January 15, 2006 at 12:14 PM

when i took mine out all i needed was to remove dash, and metric #7 i believe it was. theres 2 screws, one on each side, then slide her out. be prepared to Possssibly*** have to go to the dealer to unlock the new head unit if something trips the theft system.

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99 Blazer LT. Yellow Top. Big 3. Infinity Kappa Speakers All Around. Jensen CD/DVD flip out. 2 Infinity Kappa Perfect 12DVQs powered by a Alpine PDX600.1 (in one custom box, building a FG box)