How do you remove the radio on a 2003 Buick Rendezvous?

Answer 1

To remove the radio you need to remove the dash trim piece, which goes from the vent to the left of the steering wheel, around the instrument cluster, and around the center console (radio, climate control, etc.) and vents.

1- remove lower knee panel under driver steering column. There are two screws (phillips) and a series of clips (they're actually the easiest clips I've come across).

2- Start from left by pulling the trim piece away from the dash. It's held in with clips the entire way around. Don't give it too hard of a tug, but you will need a little muscle behind it. If you have HUD or information center, you'll need to unplug them. (Note: I chose not to unplug or completely remove the trim piece, as it's a royal pain to get if over the steering wheel.)

3- Lower steering column to get the trim pice out. (Again, I chose not to do this, and simply pulled it about halfway over the steering wheel, which gave me plenty of room to get the radio out. I did shift down into first gear to give myself a little more room to maneuver.)

4- remove screws holding radio in and replace the radio with your new one.

Reverse the steps to get it all back in. It's actually pretty easy. I had a little bit of trouble in getting the trim piece back over the ignition switch and shifter simultaneously, but don't give up on it and you'll finally get the right angle.