removal of my car stereo

caddycatcaddy · #1 (**permalink**) 05-13-07, 12:57 PM

yea, i have a 97' catera and i want to change my stock stereo it's a bose cassete player. but i want to put a cd player. but before doing that i want to know exactly what do i have to do. Do i have to pop off the black rim thats around the stereo consel or do i have to take the dash apart, and if i do how do i do that? thanx

Po Pimp · #2 (**permalink**) 05-13-07, 02:10 PM

If you do not mind waiting a day I will have some pictures. I believe Bose just put CD players in these cars but I could be mistaken about this. If it is a bose you will have to run all new wiring to the speakers and remove the old wiring and equipment. Regardless of Bose or not I would suggest that you run the 12v off of the battery. You will need a fuse within 12"-18" of the battery to be safe. I actually have ran mine to the back of the car because I have an amp and a custom fuse box back there. If it is not a bose I have the wiring diagram. I actually tried to buy one of the plug in adaptors so that I would not have to cut the wiring and it did not work. I am sure someone will give an answer to the Bose or not question so that you will know ahead of time as I am not 100% sure.

PEETYZ · #3 (**permalink**) 05-14-07, 08:36 AM

Incase you do have Bose I came across a radio diagram for the Catera

Resilient · #4 (**permalink**) 05-14-07, 10:00 AM

An inexpensive investment (do it right the first time):

http://www.carstereoremoval.com/htm/...tera97_01P.htm

I have dealt with them on other issues with my BOSE... good guys.

It's worth the 4.99$, they use to give the instructions out for free but 'others' started abusing their service... (the reason for the cost are explained on the site).

ventport · #5 (**permalink**) 05-14-07, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caddycatcaddy

yea, i have a 97' catera and i want to change my stock stereo it's a bose cassete player. but i want to put a cd player. but before doing that i want to know exactly what do i have to do. Do i have to pop off the black rim thats around the stereo consel or do i have to take the dash apart, and if i do how do i do that? thanx

Why not just use an IPod and get the cable that plays it through the
FM radio? Then you cantake your music library with you.

ariza034 · #6 (**permalink**) 05-14-07, 05:48 PM

daim i just finished puttin back my stock radio.... i could of done a DIY with pic

argh didnt see this thread earlier

if u need a harness let me know 20 buks shipped
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2001CatOwner · #7 (**permalink**) 05-18-07, 03:42 AM

thanks PEETYZ for the diagram it will help!!!

PEETYZ · #8 (**permalink**) 05-18-07, 02:53 PM

No problem

2001CatOwner · #9 (**permalink**) 05-23-07, 12:53 AM

i have a 2001 catera and i am having troubles with putting in an aftermarket radio. I have the BOSE system and when i hooked everything up (correctly) my deck didn't turn on. I wanted to know as i was told that it would be $1,300 to have all MY stereo put in and the needed relocation of factory BOSE. Is it possiable to not have to relocate the factory and/or is there something i am missing within the wiring. I am going to replace all of the stereo equipment in my car with aftermarket and my own wiring to the speakers from the deck harness.
Please help as i don't feel that the install would cost that much and Best Buy isn't going to take $900 from me.

PEETYZ · #10 (**permalink**) 05-23-07, 08:16 PM

can you run a new power wire for radio? im not sure i wish i could help, If you think you could wire your new system i would go for it.