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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSATURN2000LS2 V6-3.0L VIN RREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISACCESSORIES AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENTRADIO, STEREO, AND COMPACT DISCSERVICE AND REPAIRINSTRUMENT PANEL AND CONSOLE RADIO
2000 Saturn LS2 V6-3.0L VIN R
Instrument Panel and Console Radio
2000 Saturn LS2 V6-3.0L VIN RSECTION Instrument Panel and Console Radio
REMOVAL
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to disconnect center trim plate switches.

1. Remove Center Trim Plate.
a. Grab trim plate at A/C vent area and pull gently to disengage attaching clips.
b. Tilt trim plate sideways.

2. Remove radio fasteners.
3. Pull radio out slightly to access rear of radio.
4. Disconnect electrical connector(s), antenna, and radio ground strap spade terminal from rear of radio.
5. Remove radio.
INSTALLATION

1. Connect radio ground strap spade terminal, electrical connector(s), and antenna to rear of radio.
2. Install radio by sliding into the guides on the instrument panel.
3. Install and tighten fasteners.
Torque: 2.5 N.m (22 in-lbs)

4. Install center trim plate.
a. Align center trim plate in place.
b. Snap center trim plate into I/P by gently engaging the attachment clips.
IMPORTANT: It is not necessary to disconnect center trim plate switches.
1. Remove Center Trim Plate.
a. Grab trim plate at A/C vent area and pull gently to disengage attaching clips.
b. Tilt trim plate sideways.
2. Remove radio fasteners.
3. Pull radio out slightly to access rear of radio.
4. Disconnect electrical connector(s), antenna, and radio ground strap spade terminal from rear of radio.
5. Remove radio.
INSTALLATION
1. Connect radio ground strap spade terminal, electrical connector(s), and antenna to rear of radio.
2. Install radio by sliding into the guides on the instrument panel.
3. Install and tighten fasteners.
Torque: 2.5 N.m (22 in-lbs)
4. Install center trim plate.
a. Align center trim plate in place.
b. Snap center trim plate into I/P by gently engaging the attachment clips.
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.