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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Corvette 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Entertainment 🢒 Remote CD Changer Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 171887 Size: SH
  1. Remove the front floor kick-up panel. Refer to Front Floor Kick-Up Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.
  2. Remove the cover from the I/P electrical center.
  3. Remove the RDO/CD MiniFuse® #5 from the I/P electrical center.
  4. Open the rear lift window panel.
  5. Remove the center rear storage compartment cover.
  6. Reposition the carpet in the center rear storage compartment to expose the base of the remote compact disc (CD) changer.
  7. Disconnect the electrical/audio connector from the remote compact disc (CD) changer.

    8. Object Number: 337876 Size: SH
  8. Remove the nuts mounting the remote CD changer to the center rear storage compartment rear wall.
  9. Remove the remote CD changer from the vehicle.

    10. Object Number: 65120 Size: SH
  10. Remove the remote CD changer mounting bracket bolts.
  11. Remove the mounting brackets from the remote CD changer.

    12. Important: Reinstall the transportation pin when shipping or transporting the remote CD changer.

  12. If shipping or transporting the remote CD changer, reinstall the transportation pin by inserting into the original position and fixing in place with clear tape.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 65120 Size: SH
  1. Remove the transportation pin from the remote CD changer, if installed prior.
  2. Install the mounting brackets to the remote CD changer.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the remote CD changer mounting bracket bolts.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the remote CD changer mounting bracket bolts to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).


    Object Number: 337876 Size: SH
  4. Position the remote CD changer to the studs on the center rear storage compartment rear wall.
  5. Install the nuts mounting the remote CD changer to the rear compartment wall.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the remote CD changer mounting nuts to 12 N·m (106 lb in).


    Object Number: 171887 Size: SH
  6. Connect the electrical/audio connector to the remote CD changer.
  7. Position the carpet in the center rear storage compartment to cover the base of the remote compact disc (CD) changer.
  8. Install the center rear storage compartment cover.
  9. Close the rear lift window panel.
  10. Install the RDO/CD MiniFuse® #5 to the I/P electrical center.
  11. Install the cover to the I/P electrical center.
  12. Install the front floor kick-up panel. Refer to Front Floor Kick-Up Panel Replacement in Interior Trim.