How do you install a stereo in a 1984 Chevy montecarlo?

Answer 1

Face trim is pressure fit. Pull out carefully... two small bolts hold brackets that are bolted to the side of the radio - take them out. Sometimes a third bracket is located behind the stereo as a generic anti theft devise. it is hard to get to but you have to get the nut off. Unplug the antenna wire and plastic clip that holds the wire harness on. If replacing with an aftermarket stereo, an adapter kit will be needed (to fill in the difference in size). The factory delco size is called "double din". An aftermarket is normally "single din". Double din stereos can be bought to fill in the whole space and look much nicer than an adapter kit (kenwood and pioneer make nice models). Also buy the adapter plug for the wiring harness rather than cutting it out. It's a time saver and negates having to trace the wires.