xr3037 radio install

[Bluesteel]

My Sony came installed at no extra charge. ??? Dealer said LS uses their own wiring harness so they mount and plug in eliminating the cutting and splicing. So that's why many dealers go with the factory radios. If mine didn't have a radio I would have done what George did. Just buy the one you want and trace everything down. With the internet and stereo gurus out there one could figure out the wiring.

I did notice on a few photos posted on here and the way mine came is several used the Sony trim ring or "bezel" around the front of the radio. This leaves the two holes on each end of the radio. The grey "filler" piece they put in from factory where the radio would go if it was NOT installed was in my cab. It has small "tabs" that hold the center in. Cut those tabs and file them down a touch then put this around the radio instead of the one included with the radio. IMO looks better than the aftermarket.

gphil has a good pic in his I have Music thread.

xmariner has a pic also that has a slightly larger aftermarket bezel that looks very finished.

 

[George2615]

Here's a pic of mine. It fits the opening exactly. Even the stud on the back of the radio lined up to hold it in place. The front bezel does not cover the 2 small holes from where the blank cover was but I hardly ever look at the radio anyway other than to change channels or volume.

 

[finn lander]

Here's a pic of mine. It fits the opening exactly. Even the stud on the back of the radio lined up to hold it in place. The front bezel does not cover the 2 small holes from where the blank cover was but I hardly ever look at the radio anyway other than to change channels or volume.

Looks great. What do you have mounted below the radio?

 

[George2615]

Looks great. What do you have mounted below the radio?

Below the radio is the control for my flashing strobe lights. It has 3 different strobes. I mounted 3 lights on the front light bar and 3 on the back bar.