Chevy's Silverado is a stand-out in the demanding pickup truck market, seconded only by Ford's F150 in terms of popularity. The Silverado's work-truck character and stout engine options make it a perfect choice for contractors, but Chevy went further than to build just a brutish, spartan work horse. The 2007 Silverado was equipped with a AM/FM radio and CD player stereo unit as standard equipment, while an MP3/CD player unit and premium Bose sound systems were available in higher trim levels. While the factory radio units are fairly durable, they can fail occasionally. You can remove and replace the radio yourself, but you will have to take the truck to a Chevy service center to have the new radio programmed.
Slip a trim stick in between the radio trim panel and the dashboard, then gently pry out the trim panel. Unplug the electrical connectors from the rear of the panel.
Remove the climate control and accessory switch panels, directly below the radio, using a Torx driver. Unplug the connectors from both panels.
Remove the four screws securing the corners of the radio unit to the dashboard, using a Phillips screwdriver. Pull the radio out of the dashboard recess, then unplug the antenna wire and wiring harness.
Hold the radio unit up to the dashboard recess. Plug in the antenna cable and radio wiring harness. Push the radio into place and screw the four mounting screws into place with a Phillips screwdriver. Tighten the screws to 18 inch-pounds, using a torque wrench.
Plug in the climate control and accessory switch panel connectors, then reinstall the panels into the radio recess. Tighten the panel screws to 18 inch-pounds. Push the radio trim panel into place around the radio unit.
Take your Silverado to your local Chevy service center to have the radio set up and programmed.
