When did the Chevy Cobalt stereo system come out?
When did the Chevy Cobalt stereo system come out?
In brief: This Crutchfield Research Garage article gives you an overview of your car’s stock stereo system and your aftermarket upgrade options. Use our vehicle selector to find the gear that will fit your Chevy or Pontiac. The Chevrolet Cobalt rolled out in 2005 as the all (or mostly) new successor to the venerable Cavalier.
How do you get to the receiver on a Chevy Cobalt?
To get to the receiver, first pry off the trip meter switch panel, disconnect the wire harness, and set it aside. Once that’s done, go the glove box and carefully pry the trim away from above the accessory space and remove it. Next, pry off the trim surrounding the receiver/climate control panel.
How do you replace the speakers in a Chevy Cobalt?
There are no wiring harnesses available for the Cobalt, so you’ll have to cut off the factory plugs and connect the wires to the speaker terminals using quick slides. To replace the speakers, you have to remove the door panel. Begin at the top of the door by prying the sail-panel away from its retaining clips.
Where is the 2007 up radio located on a Chevy?
The 2007-up radio looks different, but the removal instructions are the same. (Crutchfield Research Photo) The factory radio is entirely enclosed by plastic trim, and located above the climate controls. As a result, getting to the receiver to remove it and replace it with a new unit can be a delicate process.
In brief: This Crutchfield Research Garage article gives you an overview of your car’s stock stereo system and your aftermarket upgrade options. Use our vehicle selector to find the gear that will fit your Chevy or Pontiac. The Chevrolet Cobalt rolled out in 2005 as the all (or mostly) new successor to the venerable Cavalier.
How do you get the radio code on a Chevy?
Step 4: Call the Chevy Radio Code phone line at 1-800-537-5140. Enter 106010 followed by the # key to direct you to the radio code retrieval system. Step 5: Enter the six digit code you retrieved in steps 2 and 3 followed by the * key. They must be in order. You will be given a four digit radio code. Write down the radio code.
There are no wiring harnesses available for the Cobalt, so you’ll have to cut off the factory plugs and connect the wires to the speaker terminals using quick slides. To replace the speakers, you have to remove the door panel. Begin at the top of the door by prying the sail-panel away from its retaining clips.
To get to the receiver, first pry off the trip meter switch panel, disconnect the wire harness, and set it aside. Once that’s done, go the glove box and carefully pry the trim away from above the accessory space and remove it. Next, pry off the trim surrounding the receiver/climate control panel.
Step 4: Call the Chevy Radio Code phone line at 1-800-537-5140. Enter 106010 followed by the # key to direct you to the radio code retrieval system. Step 5: Enter the six digit code you retrieved in steps 2 and 3 followed by the * key. They must be in order. You will be given a four digit radio code. Write down the radio code.
How to install a new speaker in a Chevy Cobalt?
To install a new speaker, all you’ll usually need to do is remove the old one and mount the new one using a mounting bracket. But on some Cobalts, you’ll have to drill new screw holes in the door. It’s an extra step, but not that hard. Hold the speaker in place, mark the holes, then use a 1/8″ bit to drill the new screw holes.
