- Phillips Head Screwdriver
- Flat Head Screwdriver
- Wire stripper/crimper
- Electrical tape
- Aftermarket stereo with wiring harness
- Dash kit (optional)
- Antenna adapter (if necessary)
Instructions:
1. Disconnect the negative battery terminal using the 10mm wrench to prevent any electrical accidents or injuries during the installation process.
2. Remove the factory stereo using the Phillips Head Screwdriver to unscrew the mounting screws and release the stereo. It might also be necessary to use the flat-head screwdriver to help gently pry the factory stereo out from its place.
3. Prepare the wiring harness if your aftermarket unit did not come with one already pre-wired; this can be done by stripping the wires of your wiring harness and matching the colors to those on your aftermarket radio's wiring harness then twist together and cover with wire nuts or crimp connectors.
- Yellow – Constant 12V Power
- Red – Ignition (Switched) 12V Power
- Black – Ground
- White – Left Front Speaker Positive
- White w/ Black Stripe – Left Front Speaker Negative
- Grey – Right Front Speaker Positive
- Grey w/ Black Stripe – Right Front Speaker Negative
- Green – Right Rear Speaker Positive
- Green w/ Black Stripe – Right Rear Speaker Negative
- Purple – Left Rear Speaker Positive
- Purple w/ Black Stripe – Left Rear Speaker Negative
- Blue w/ White Stripe – Power Antenna (if applicable)
4. Connect the aftermarket radio to the wiring harness using the supplied wiring connectors.
5. Slide the aftermarket radio into the dash opening.
6. Secure the aftermarket radio to the dash using the supplied mounting brackets and screws.
7. (Optional) Install the dash kit around the aftermarket stereo. This is mainly for aesthetic reasons and might also come with the necessary mounting brackets for the aftermarket stereo.
8. Connect the antenna adapter to the aftermarket radio if necessary.
9. Reconnect the negative battery terminal.
10. Test the aftermarket stereo to make sure it is functioning properly.
And there you have it, you have successfully installed an aftermarket stereo in your 1997 Chevy Lumina. Enjoy the new sound quality and features!
