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Radio swap - 11/12/2007 7:37:22 PM

rtt78

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I have a 2000 malibu and thinking of swaping the tape player system with a cd player. My question is can I install an original GM delco cd player that comes on certain model malibus with same year without any modifications or is it better to install an aftermarket cd system? Which is easier and money saving? Any suggestions?

And also how do I take out the door panels? The speaker have gone bad and thinking of replacing them too.

Thank you.

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RE: Radio swap - 11/13/2007 6:41:52 AM

07impalals

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i'd suggest yo get a nice aftermarket radio..will get you better sound, and it will be cheaper. I belive most GM radios are set for one vin # so if you want it to work on a different car you are going to have to have the dealer unlock it.
On removing the door panel..i've never worked on a malibu but look around for hiden screws..usually theres 3-4 screws and then a bunch of plastic clip that should pop right off w/ alittle bit of force

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RE: Radio swap - 11/18/2007 5:41:18 PM

DUNTOV

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My 98 also had the cassette, I got a CD factory GM radio from a 2002 S10 that fit perfect, and was a direct plug in. Look on ebay, mine was $45, and I then sold the old one for $35 on ebay.

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