How to Take the Radio Out of a Chevy Cobalt

You must uninstall some of the dash trim before you can remove the radio from your Chevrolet Cobalt. The radio in a Cobalt is just above the air-conditioning unit, and is held in by four screws. Once those screws are removed, you can easily pull the radio out, disconnect its electrical connector and remove it.

Things You'll Need

• Socket wrench
• Flathead screwdriver
• Phillips-head screwdriver

Instructions

1. Open the hood and disconnect the battery's negative terminal with a socket wrench to prevent any accidental short circuits.

2. Remove the four clips from the trim panel above the glove box with a flathead screwdriver.

3. Unclip the upper edge of the trim panel below the steering column with a flathead screwdriver. Unclip and remove the small panel to the right of the ignition switch.

4. Remove the four clips from the trim panel surrounding the radio and air-conditioning unit. Remove the trim panel.

5. Remove the four screws securing the radio using a Phillips-head screwdriver. Unplug the radio's electrical connector and pull the radio out of the vehicle.

References

• "General Motors Chevrolet Cobalt & Pontiac G5 2005 thru 2009"; Haynes; 2010
• "Installation Instructions for Part 99-3302: GM Multi Kit"; Metra Electronics Corporation; 2010