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Revision 05/31/16

2015-
Chevrolet Colorado
GMC Canyon
IMPORTANT
Before starting, compare items on your invoice with items received.
Carefully check through packaging material. If any item is missing,

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please call Crutchfield Technical Support at 1-800-955-9094.
Although reasonable attempts are made to verify the accuracy of the information contained in this MasterSheet, it is presented without
warranties or guarantees of any type due to the constantly changing nature of this type of information and running changes in vehicle

Inside... production. Any person or entity using this information does so at his or its own risk. If you find our instructions are different from your
vehicle, or if you have questions, do not continue with your installation. Contact our toll-free technical support for assistance.

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2 Factory Radio Removal D D D

3 OEM Integration

4 Receiver Installation D D (Double-

DIN Installs)

5-6 Corner Dash Speakers D D D D

7 Center Dash Speaker D D D
8-9 Front Door Speakers D D D
10-11 Rear Door Speakers (Crew Cab)
D D D
12 Rear Door Speakers (Extended
Cab) D D D D
13 Wire Splicing Guide D
Small Flat Blade 7mm 10mm Panel Tool T30 Torx Driver Wire Strippers Index Card Rotary Tool
Screwdriver & Crimp Caps
Socket, Ratchet
& Extension

Tools Required

Note: At this time, no aftermarket antenna is available from Crutchfield.

Copyright 2016 Crutchfield Corporation A replacement antenna may be purchased from a local dealership.
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Factory Radio Removal

1. Before proceeding, eject disc(s) from factory
unit if present. FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3

2. Set parking brake and disconnect negative

battery cable to prevent any electrical short.

3. Using an index card to protect finish, pry off

receiver trimpanel to release twelve (12) clips Receiver Trimpanel
and remove trimpanel (Figures 1-3).

4. Remove four (4) 7mm screws securing

receiver/climate control panel. Pry out panel
to release five (5) clips. Disconnect wiring
harnesses and remove panel (Figures 4-6).
FIGURE 4 FIGURE 5
5. Disconnect wiring harnesses from tuner
module. Push up release tab and remove
module (Figure 7).

FIGURE 1 Receiver/Climate
Control Panel
(1 of 4 screws shown) (1 of 4 screws shown)

FIGURE 6 FIGURE 7

Release Tab

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OEM Integration
This page addresses integrating aftermarket accessories such as CD Changers, Auxiliary Input Adaptors, iPod Adaptors, etc.,
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with a factory radio system.

Before proceeding, check the manual of the OEM integration device. The device may connect at another location, making radio
removal unnecessary. If the device connects at the rear of the radio, continue with the following steps.

1. Remove factory radio following instructions on the previous page.

2. Follow instructions supplied with the accessory device.

3. Connect optional adaptor to input as shown.

4. Test operation of the adaptor and reassemble dash by reversing removal steps.

Factory Radio Tuner Module

Input

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• Check to make sure the Crutchfield receiver wiring
Receiver Installation adaptor plugs into the vehicle receiver harness.
If the Crutchfield adaptor is incorrect, please call our
Technical Support Department at 1-800-955-9094.

A Standard DIN unit is shown. A Double-DIN

receiver may also be installed following these
same steps and will require modifications in the
dash cavity. FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2

1. Secure receiver to mounting bracket following Cut this “node” off completely
instructions supplied with the dash kit.

2. Double-DIN Installations Only:

Using caution, cut out plastic material with a
rotary tool in areas on each side of opening as
shown, creating space for a Double-DIN receiver Cut this “node” off completely
(Figures 1 & 2).

3. Make wiring connections following instructions

supplied with the receiver wiring interface Cut out these areas to allow room for Double-DIN receiver.
received from Crutchfield.

4. Hold receiver assembly near dash. Connect receiver

wiring interface to vehicle harness. Using the antenna FIGURE 3
adaptor, plug antenna lead into rear of receiver.

5. Slide assembly into dash and secure with screws

previously removed (Figure 3).

6. Test operation and reassemble dash by reversing removal Receiver Assembly

steps.

! CAUTION:
Always be careful when drilling or cutting in a vehicle. WEAR EYE PROTECTION.
Be aware of things such as wiring, windows, fuel lines and safety devices. Check
depth and location to avoid damage to vehicle appearance.

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Corner Dash Speakers • Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.

! IMPORTANT
No speaker wiring adaptor is available at this time from
Crutchfield for this speaker location. It will be necessary to Driver’s Side Pillar Trimpanel
splice wires in order to install an aftermarket speaker.

No speaker adaptor bracket is available at this time for this

location. A mounting bracket must be fabricated in order to
install an aftermarket speaker.

1. Starting at the top edge, pry out driver’s

side pillar trimpanel to release one (1) clip.
Push down retainer strap to release, then
pull up trimpanel to remove (Figures 1 & 2).
Retainer Strap
2. Pry open two (2) screw covers on
passenger’s side pillar trimpanel and FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2
remove one (1) 10mm screw from each
location. Pry out trimpanel to release one (1)
clip. Pull up trimpanel to remove
(Figures 3 & 4). FIGURE 3 FIGURE 4
Continued on the next page. Passenger’s Side Pillar Trimpanel

Screw Cover

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Corner Dash Speakers (continued)

3. Remove one (1) 7mm screw from each
location exposed by removal of pillar FIGURE 5 FIGURE 6
trimpanels (Figure 5).

4. Pry up top dash panel to release fourteen

(14) clips. Twist sensor assembly to release
from panel and remove panel (Figures 6 & 7).

5. Remove two (2) 7mm screws securing

Top Dash Panel
speaker. Pull out speaker, disconnect and
remove (Figure 8).

6. Fabricate a speaker mounting bracket and

secure speaker to bracket.

7. Make wiring connections following

instructions on page 13. Return to this
page to complete installation.

8. Secure speaker/bracket assembly to location

FIGURE 7 FIGURE 8
with screws previously removed.

9. Test speaker operation and reassemble by Sensor Assembly

reversing disassembly steps.

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Center Dash Speaker • Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.

! IMPORTANT
No speaker wiring adaptor is available at this time from
Crutchfield for this speaker location. It will be necessary to FIGURE 2
splice wires in order to install an aftermarket speaker.

1. Follow steps 1 through 4 for Corner Dash

Speakers on pages 5 and 6.

2. Remove two (2) 7mm screws securing Center Speaker Grille

center speaker grille. Pry up grille to
release two (2) clips and remove grille
(Figure 1-3).

3. Remove two (2) 7mm screws securing

speaker. Pull out speaker, disconnect and FIGURE 1
remove (Figure 4).

4. Make wiring connections following

instructions on page 13. Return to this page
to complete installation. FIGURE 4
FIGURE 3
5. Secure new speaker to location with screws
previously removed.

6. Test speaker operation and reassemble dash

by reversing disassembly steps.

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Front Door Speakers • Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.

! IMPORTANT
No speaker wiring adaptor is available at this time from
Crutchfield for this speaker location. It will be necessary to FIGURE 1 FIGURE 4
splice wires in order to install an aftermarket speaker.

It is possible that the replacement speakers do not have

screws supplied. It may be necessary to acquire mounting
hardware.
Screw Cover
1. Pry out screw cover behind door release
and remove one (1) 7mm screw (Figure 1).

2. Starting at the rear edge, pry up power

options switch panel to release clips.
Disconnect wiring harnesses and remove
panel (Figure 2). FIGURE 2

3. Pry out door panel trim strip to release clips

and remove (Figure 3).

4. Remove two (2) 7mm screws exposed by

removal of door panel trim strip (Figure 4).
Power Options Switch Panel
5. Remove two (2) 7mm screws along bottom
edge of door panel (Figure 5).

Continued on the next page.

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Trim Strip FIGURE 5
FIGURE 3
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Front Door Speakers (continued)

6. Pry out sides and bottom of door panel
to release nine (9) clips. Disconnect FIGURE 6
door release cable and wiring harness.
Remove panel (Figures 6 & 7).

7. Remove one (1) 7mm screw securing

top of speaker. Pry out top of speaker
Door Release Cable
and disconnect harness. Lift speaker
to remove (Figure 8).
FIGURE 7
8. Secure new speaker to adaptor
bracket.
FIGURE 8
9. Make wiring connections following FIGURE 9
instructions on page 13. Return to this
page to complete installation.

10. Secure speaker/bracket assembly to Weatherstrip

location.

11. Test speaker operation.

12. Slide weatherstrip off door panel FIGURE 11

(Figure 9).

13. Pry out five (5) clips along top edge of

door panel and place into slots in top
of door (Figures 10 & 11).

14. Fit weatherstrip into window track.

Reinstall door panel by reversing
! SAFETY CHECK
removal steps. Check that wires do not interfere with window operation.
Test door lock and release operation.

FIGURE 10 Clip
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Rear Door Speakers -- Crew Cab • Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.

! IMPORTANT
No speaker wiring adaptor is available at this time from FIGURE 2
Crutchfield for this speaker location. It will be necessary to
FIGURE 1
splice wires in order to install an aftermarket speaker.

It is possible that the replacement speakers do not have

screws supplied. It may be necessary to acquire mounting
hardware.

1. Pry out screw cover behind door release

and remove one (1) 7mm screw (Figure 1).
Screw Cover

2. Starting at the rear edge, pry up power

options switch panel to release clips.
Disconnect wiring harnesses and remove
panel (Figure 2). Power Options Switch Panel
3. Remove two (2) 7mm screws exposed by
removal of power options switch panel
(Figure 3).
FIGURE 3
4. Remove one (1) 7mm screw from bottom
edge of door panel (Figure 4).

Continued on the next page.

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Rear Door Speakers -- Crew Cab (continued)

5. Pry out sides and bottom of door panel
to release eight (8) clips. Disconnect FIGURE 5
door release cable and wiring harness.
Remove panel (Figures 5 & 6).

6. Remove one (1) 7mm screw securing

top of speaker. Pry out top of speaker
and disconnect harness. Lift speaker
to remove (Figure 7).

7. Secure new speaker to adaptor Door Release Cable

bracket.

8. Make wiring connections following FIGURE 6

instructions on page 13. Return to this
page to complete installation.

9. Secure speaker/bracket assembly to

location. FIGURE 7
10. Test speaker operation.

11. For ease of door panel reinstallation,

follow steps 12-14 for the front door on
page 9.

! SAFETY CHECK
Check that wires do not interfere with window operation.
Test door lock and release operation.

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Rear Door Speakers -- Extended Cab • Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.

! IMPORTANT
No speaker wiring adaptor is available at this time from Screw Cover
Crutchfield for this speaker location. It will be necessary to FIGURE 1
splice wires in order to install an aftermarket speaker.

It is possible that the replacement speakers do not have

screws supplied. It may be necessary to acquire mounting
hardware.

1. Pry out screw cover inside door pull cup and Door Pull Cup
remove two (2) exposed 7mm screws (Figure 1).
FIGURE 5
2. Remove one (1) Torx T30 screw from seat belt
anchor. Open anchor cover and disconnect seat
belt (Figures 2 & 3).
FIGURE 6
3. Remove one (1) 7mm screw from bottom edge of
door panel (Figure 4).
Seat Belt Anchor
4. Pry all edges of door panel to release twenty (20)
clips and remove door panel (Figure 5).
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3

5. Remove one (1) 7mm screw securing speaker. Pry

out top of speaker to release clip. Disconnect
wiring harness and remove speaker (Figure 6). FIGURE 4

6. Secure new speaker to adaptor bracket.

7. Make wiring connections following instructions on ! SAFETY CHECK

page 13. Return to this page to complete Check that wires do not interfere with window operation.
installation. Test door lock and release operation.
Make sure seat belts are secured to manufacturer’s
specifications.
8. Secure speaker/bracket assembly with screw
previously removed.

9. Test speaker operation and reinstall door panel by 1-800-955-9094

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Wire Splicing Guide These methods can be used to make wiring connections if no receiver or speaker wiring adaptor is available.

Factory harness is removed. Save New speaker wires are spliced into
CRIMP METHOD harness if it is to be reconnected in
the future by this method.
SOLDER METHOD factory wires behind harness.

1. Cut factory wires behind 2. Strip end of each 1. Carefully strip out a 1/2” 2. Twist wires from new
factory speaker harness. wire back 1/2”. section on each factory speaker to stripped
speaker wire behind the sections of factory wires
factory speaker harness. as shown making sure
polarity is correct.
Factory Wires
---
-- - ------
Negative Wires
Strip Out 1/2” New Wires
+
+
+ + + + + + + + + + + + +
Positive Wires

3. Twist each positive pair of 4. Squeeze middle of cap 3. Heat wires first with 4. Wrap wiring connections
wires together and insert for tight connection. soldering iron, then with electrical tape.
in crimp cap. Repeat touch solder to
step for negative wires. 5. Connect new wires to wires for solid 5. Connect new wires to
speaker with spade connections. speaker with spade
First
connectors. connectors.
Factory Wire ---
-- - --------
Last
+
+
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +

New Speaker Wire

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