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05-20-2004, 10:01 AM

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How do you remove the panel on a Saturn SL2 2000 to gain access to the Factory audio system? Diagrams/Photos would be nice. [img]smile.gif[/img] Thx

05-20-2004, 04:49 PM

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i do believe you remove the two screws on the far left side of your dash now that plastic piece should pull out
then remove your steering wheel housing
now remove the front dash piece

05-20-2004, 05:48 PM

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I haven't get a chance to go take a look at my car yet (still @ work!!)

Is the 2 screws on under the dash near by the steering or is it close to the hood release?

The services rep at the dealships said it can be "pull apart" because the plastic is flexable enough to remove the radio.. I am not sure what the heck he is talking about and the 'flexable' part doesn't sounds too good...

05-20-2004, 06:01 PM

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there at the side where the dash meets the door when it closed
so open the door and look at the end of the dash you will see two screw holes
p.s. the steering housing has screws to
i think theres 5-6 screws

05-20-2004, 06:51 PM

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Thanks. I will take a look as soon as I get off work.... Thx!

05-21-2004, 09:14 AM

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OK... here is what I did.

Tried to remove the 2 screws on the side (facing the door) doesn't work.

BTW, it seems to be 2 pieces, one is the small appx 3" wide piece, then the main piece where cover the dash board and the face of the radio. That's the piece I wanted to remove..

However, I was able to remove 4 screws and the panel from the bottom of the 'steering cover' (where the hood release is).

But that's about it.. I am stuck.

Still have no idea how to remove the front panel.

05-21-2004, 10:32 AM

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ok.. here is futher work...

Pulled the main panel loose. but the damn steering housing (the two piece part) is in the way. Removed 3 screws at the bottom, but still have one deep inside a hole and can't get access to it... >

05-21-2004, 10:54 AM

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lift up on the dash top, about 1/2", then gently pull the radio bezel free from the dash, you should be able to get enough clearance to remove the 2 7mm radio screws and remove the radio

05-21-2004, 12:14 PM

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Thanks FurleyII (and pinhead)...

Done. Finally get the factory radio unit out.. What a *itch to remove it... But now I just found out the wiring harness is NOT want the Canadian Tire guy told me.. $hit!

Even it is a 2000 SL2, but it is not the GM 88-02 mini wiring harness (PART # GWH-344) Now I gotta take a trip to CT and see if they have the right harness.... damn!

05-21-2004, 05:11 PM

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Originally posted by [H]ackerK:
ok.. here is futher work...
Pulled the main panel loose. but the damn steering housing (the two piece part) is in the way. Removed 3 screws at the bottom, but still have one deep inside a hole and can't get access to it... >

the panel beside your door pulls out after you pull the screws out
and yes the steering wheel housing has to be removed
i think i had to grind down a socket to get at the screws

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