Scosche GM1482 User Manual

SHAFT
RADIO

SNAP
SHAFT
TABS

MOUNTING
PANEL

IN-DASH INSTALLATION KIT FOR

1988-94 GENERAL MOTORS

1500 SERIES FULL SIZE TRUCKS

TECH HELP 1-800-621-3695x3

SI 6/03 - GM1482 (3000156)

© 2003 SCOSCHE INDUSTRIES, INC.

LIABILITY DISCLAIMER

This instruction booklet is based on carefully documented data and research of automobile dash disassembly, wire harness/
codes and information pertaining to installation of this kit (GM1482) in 1988-94 GM Vehicles. Scosche Industries, Inc. can not
be held responsible for discrepancies/inconsistencies that may occur due to the automobile manufacturing changes or
options, or damage that may occur in the automobile during the installation of components while using this booklet.

Vehicle Applications:

CHEVROLET / GMC

1992-94 BLAZER - FULL SIZE
1992-94 CREW CAB DOOLEY PICKUP
1988-94 PICKUP - FULL SIZE
1992-94 SUBURBAN
1992-94 YUKON

GM1482

If you have any further questions, call

NOTE: Scosche MDA-1 antenna adapter

and GM02 factory connector (sold
separately) are needed to
complete the installation.

ILLUSTRATION A

CAUTION:

Disconnect your vehicle's negative battery terminal before the installation to help prevent electrical
Damage. We recommend the use of a volt/ohm meter over a test light to check wiring. A test light or
grounded wire probe can cause damage to the vehicle's computer and/or diagnostic systems. Avoid all
factory air bag wiring - air bags can accidentally deploy causing serious injury or death.

NOTES:

See your vehicle's instructions for any special tools your installation might require. Read all instructions
accompanying your car stereo/cassette player for proper wiring and mounting instructions.

INTRODUCTION/PRELIMINARYINTRODUCTION/PRELIMINARY

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INTRODUCTION/PRELIMINARY

FACTORY WIRE CODES

For Factory Wiring Codes go to: www.scosche-cars.com

MOUNTING
SLEEVE

DIN
RADIO

RADIO'S
SUPPLIED
TRIMPLATE

MOUNTING
PANEL

TAPE PLAYER/EQUALIZER REMOVAL
AND CAVITY PREPARATION:

1. Carefully remove the factory bezel by prying out along the bottom to release fastening clips. Then
carefully pull down on the bezel to release the fasteners securing the top and remove the bezel.

2. Extract the two (2) screws securing the factory tape player/equalizer (when equipped).

3. Remove the dash panel under the steering column by extracting the two (2) screws securing it to
the dash.

4. Locate and remove the radio tuner pack under the dash above the acceleator pedal by extracting
the three (3) screws securing it to the dash.

5. Unplug all the connectors going into the radio tuner pack and remove it from the vehicle.

6. Pull the tape player/equalizer from the dash, carefully pull the plug harness through the dash from
the radio tuner pack location and remove the tape player/equalizer from the dash.

7. Locate the antenna plug and the three plugs that were connected to the top of the radio tuner pack.
Route them into the tape player/equalizer cavity. These are the factory power, speaker and antenna
plugs that will be used for the aftermarket radio hook-ups.

DIRECTIONS

ILLUSTRATION C

REAR
VIEW
OF KIT

ILLUSTRATION B

METAL
FASTENING
CLIP

GM1482 KIT PREPARATION:

1. Remove the metal fastening clips from the

bottom of the factory dash bezel and attach
them to the same location on the GM1482

kit. (See Illustration B)

2. Remove the A/C vents from the factory dash

bezel by releasing the spring fastening clips
securing them into the bezel.

3. Mount the vents into the kit by inserting the

inner edge of the vent into the center
alignment slot then insert the outer edge of
the vent into the outer alignment slot. Using
the same spring clips and mounting
procedures that were used to mount the
vents to the factory dash bezel, mount the
vents to the kit.

STEREO INSTALLATION:

1. Install the GM1482 kit into the dash by

inserting the top mounting clips into the slots
in the dash and pushing up to snap them in.
Then press the bottom clips into the slots at
the bottom of the dash to secure the kit to the
dash.

2. Connect the stereo to the factory plugs

(see Wire Codes) as directed in the
stereo installation manual.

3. Mount the stereo into the GM1482 kit as

shown in Illustration C for DIN or
llustration A for shaft.