Metra WM-GMK01 Radio Installation Kit

GM Multi-kit 2004-Up

The GM Multi-kit 2004-Up is a car stereo installation kit that is designed for use with select General Motors vehicles. It features a radio housing, ISO DIN radio provision with pocket, and ISO DDIN radio provision. The kit is compatible with several GM vehicles including Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, Hummer, Pontiac, Saturn, and Suzuki.

Kit Features

• A radio housing

• ISO DIN radio provision with pocket

• ISO DDIN radio provision

• Radio housing A

• Radio brackets
  

• Radio housing

• Pocket

• 8 x 3/8″ Phillips screws (4)

Applications

The GM Multi-kit 2004-Up is compatible with the following GM vehicles:

Buick
Enclave ……………….2008-2012
Lucerne……………….2006-2011

Chevrolet
Avalanche……………2007-2013
Equinox………………2007-2009
Express…………………..2008-up
Impala…………………2006-2013
Impala Limited (Fleet)…..2014
Monte Carlo………..2006-2007
Silverado**………….2007-2013
Silverado 2500/3500…….2014
Suburban…………….2007-2014
Tahoe………………….2007-2014
Traverse……………….2009-2012
Captiva Sport………..2012-2015

GMC
Acadia…………………2007-2012
Savana…………………..2008-up
Sierra**……………….2007-2013
Sierra 2500/3500………….2014
Yukon………………….2007-2014

Hummer
H2………………………2008-2009

Pontiac
Torrent ……………….2007-2009

Saturn
Outlook……………….2007-2010
Vue…………………….2008-2010

Suzuki
XL-7…………………….2007-2009

• Excluding classic models

Radio Housing B
Chevrolet
Cobalt…………………2005-2010
Equinox………………2005-2006
HHR…………………….2006-2011
Malibu………………..2004-2007
Malibu…………………2008-2012

Pontiac
G5………………………2007-2009
G6………………………2005-2010
Solstice………………2006-2009
Torrent ………………………..2006

Saturn
Aura……………………2007-2009
Ion……………………..2006-2007
Sky……………………..2007-2009
Vue…………………….2006-2007

Buick Enclave 2008-2012
Lucerne 2006-2011
Chevrolet Avalanche 2007-2013
Equinox 2007-2009
Express 2008-up
Impala 2006-2013
Impala Limited (Fleet) 2014
Monte Carlo 2006-2007
Silverado 2007-2013
Silverado 2500/3500 2014
Suburban 2007-2014
Tahoe 2007-2014
Traverse 2009-2012
Captiva Sport 2012-2015
GMC Acadia 2007-2012
Savana 2008-up
Sierra 2007-2013
Sierra 2500/3500 2014
Yukon 2007-2014
Hummer H2 2008-2009
Pontiac Torrent 2007-2009
Saturn Outlook 2007-2010
Vue 2008-2010
Suzuki XL-7 2007-2009 **Excluding classic models| Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-2010
Equinox 2005-2006
HHR 2006-2011
Malibu 2004-2007, 2008-2012
Pontiac G5 2007-2009
G6 2005-2010
Solstice 2006-2009
Torrent 2006
Saturn Aura 2007-2009
Ion 2006-2007
Sky 2007-2009
Vue 2006-2007

Installation Instructions

Before installing the GM Multi-kit 2004-Up, ensure that all connections are secure and that the negative battery terminal is disconnected with the key out of the ignition. Refer to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio. Wiring and antenna connections are sold separately.

Dash Disassembly

The following instructions are for disassembling the dash in select GM vehicles:

Chevrolet Cobalt 2005-2010, Pontiac G5 2007-2009

1. Unclip and remove trim panel from above glove box.
2. Unclip the upper edge of the panel below the steering column and let hang. Note: It is not necessary to remove the panel.
3. Unclip and remove the small trim panel to the right of the ignition switch.
4. Using the panel removal tool, unclip and remove the trim panel surrounding the factory radio, including the climate controls.
5. Remove (4) 9/32 screws securing the factory radio, disconnect the wiring, and then remove the radio.

• Continue to Kit Assembly

Chevrolet Equinox 2005-2006, Pontiac Torrent 2006

1. On the center console, unsnap the panel below the power window switch. Remove the panel and unplug the window switch.
2. Using the panel removal tool, unclip and remove the entire panel surrounding the factory radio and gear shifter.
3. Remove (4) 9/32″ screws securing the factory radio, disconnect the wiring, and then remove the radio.

Continue to Kit Assembly

Chevrolet HHR 2006-2011

1. Using the panel removal tool, unclip and remove the entire panel surrounding radio and climate controls, including the A/C vents.
2. Remove (8) 9/32″ screws securing the factory radio and A/C control, disconnect the wiring, and then remove radio/climate control assembly.

Continue to Kit Assembly

Chevrolet Malibu 2004-2007

1.  Using the panel removal tool, carefully unclip and remove the wood grain/painted trim pieces from both sides of the steering wheel.

2. With the door open, unclip and remove the driver’s side panel and remove (2) 7mm screws.

3. Remove (2) 7mm screws from the bottom edge of the steering wheel panel, unclip the panel and let hang.
   Note: It is not necessary to completely remove panel.

4. Using the panel removal tool, gently unclip and remove the wood grain/painted trim piece from above the glove box.

5. With the door open, unclip and remove the passenger’s side panel and remove (2) 7mm screws from behind the panel.

6. Remove (2) 7mm screws from the bottom of the glove box, then squeeze the sides together to open further and remove the remaining (4) 7mm screws. Pull out the black vent cover under the glove box, then unclip and remove the entire glove box assembly.

7. Using the panel removal tool, carefully unclip and remove the trim panel surrounding radio and climate controls. 

8.  Remove (4) 7mm screws securing the radio and (2) 7mm screws securing the climate control, unplug and remove the assembly. 

Continue to Kit Assembly

Chevrolet Malibu 2008-2012

1. Unsnap and remove shifter trim. Note: Start around shifter and be sure to pull down before back because this panel slides up under the radio/climate panels.

2. Remove (2) 8mm screws from bottom of radio/climate panel.

3. Unsnap and remove the climate/radio panel and upper vent trim panel together. They can be separated after removal.
   

4. Remove (6) 8mm screws from radio and climate controls.

Continue to Kit Assembly

Pontiac G6 2005-2010

1. Open the glove box and remove (6) 7mm screws from the outer the edge, and then unclip and remove the glove box.
2. Remove (4) 7mm screws from the panel below the steering column, and then unclip and remove the panel.
3. Unclip and remove the center panel surrounding the radio and climate controls.
4. Remove (4) 7mm screws securing the factory radio, disconnect the wiring, and then remove the radio.

Continue to Kit Assembly

Pontiac Solstice 2006-2009

1. (A) Manual transmission:
   Lift up the lower edge of the instrument panel cluster trim plate enough to reach underneath and release the shift boot trim ring retaining tabs.Lift up on the shift boot and loosen the setscrew to release the shift lever. 1. (B) Automatic transmission:
   Unclip and remove shifter trim ring.

2. Unclip and remove passenger assist handle trim panel.
   

3. Remove (2) bolts securing the passenger assist handle and remove handle. (Figure D)

4.  Unclip and remove dash trim panel.

5. Remove (4) screws securing the radio. Unplug and remove the radio.

Continue to Kit Assembly

Saturn Aura 2007-2009

1. Unclip and remove the shifter trim ring.

2. After shifting to neutral, unclip and remove the center console trim panel, and then remove (2) 7mm screws from the bottom edge of the dash trim panel.

3. Beginning on the passenger’s side, carefully unclip and remove the dash trim panel. Note: The key switch trim ring will unclip with the panel.

4.  Remove (2) 7mm screws securing the climate controls.
   Note: The climate controls do not have to be removed.

5. Remove (4) 7mm screws securing the factory radio, disconnect the wiring, and then remove the radio.

Continue to Kit Assembly

Saturn Ion 2006-2007

1. Using the panel removal tool, carefully unclip the radio trim panel.
2. Unplug the connectors and remove the radio trim panel.
3. Remove (4) 7mm screws securing the factory radio, disconnect the wiring, and then remove the radio.

Continue to Kit Assembly

Saturn Sky 2007-2009

1.  With the driver’s side door open, unclip and remove the driver’s side panel and remove (2) 7mm screws.
2. Remove (2) 7mm screws from the bottom edge of the panel below the steering wheel, unclip and remove the panel.
3. With the passenger’s side door open, unclip and remove the passenger’s side panel and remove (2) 7mm screws from behind the panel.
4. Open the glove box and disconnect the glove box dampener from the glove box assembly. Squeeze the sides together to open further. (Figure C)
5.  Remove (2) bolt covers from top edge of glove box frame.
6. Remove (5) 7mm bolts from the glove box frame and remove the frame. (Figure C)
7.  Using the panel removal tool, carefully unclip and remove the radio/climate control trim panel.
8. Remove (1) 7mm screw from the lower left corner of radio trim panel and unplug the connectors to remove the panel. (Figure D)
9. Remove (4) 7mm screws securing the factory radio, disconnect the wiring, and then remove the radio.

Continue to Kit Assembly

Saturn Vue 2006-2007

1. Grasp the front edge of the shifter trim panel and pull outward and upward.
2. Squeeze the locking tabs located at the front edge of the shifter trim panel together to release the front edge of the panel from the center console.
3. Pull upward on the panel to release the remaining clips, and remove the entire trim panel.
4. Remove (4) 7mm screws securing the storage pocket and remove the pocket.
5. Using the panel removal tool, carefully unclip and remove the center dash trim panel.
6. Remove (4) 7mm screws securing the factory radio, disconnect the wiring, and then remove the radio.

Continue to Kit Assembly

Buick Lucerne 2006-2011 /
Chevrolet Impala 2006-2013, Impala Limited (Fleet) 2014, Monte Carlo 2006-2007

1.  Using the panel removal tool, carefully unclip and remove the trim panel around radio and climate control.
2. Remove (6) 7mm screws securing the factory radio and climate control to the dash, disconnect the wiring, and then remove the assembly.

Continue to Kit Assembly

Chevrolet Avalanche 2007-2013, Silverado (excluding classic models) 2007-2013, Tahoe/Suburban 2007-2014, Silverado 2500/3500 2014 GMC Yukon 2007-2014, Sierra
(excluding classic models) 2007-2013, Sierra 2500/3500 2014

1. Unclip and remove radio trim panel.
2. Remove (2) 7mm screws securing switch panel below climate controls. Unplug and remove switch panel.
3. Remove (2) 7mm screws securing climate controls. Unplug and remove climate controls. (Figure B)
4. Remove (4) 7mm screws securing radio. Unplug and remove the radio.

Continue to Kit Assembly

Chevy Express
GMC Savana 2008-Up

1. Remove (2) 10mm bolts from below the knee bolster under the steering column and remove the panel.
2. Remove (2) 10mm bolts from the panel below the passenger dash airbag, and remove the panel.
3. Using the panel removal tool, carefully unclip and remove the radio/instrument cluster panel. Note: To access the factory radio, it may not be necessary to completely remove the radio and instrument cluster panel.
4.  Remove (4) 7mm bolts securing the factory radio, disconnect the wiring, and then remove the radio.

Continue to Kit Assembly

Suzuki XL-7 2007-2009

1.  Press in on the sides of the shifter boot to release it from the shifter trim panel.
2. Lift the boot up to access (1) Allen screw securing the shifter knob to the shifter lever. Loosen the Allen screw and remove the shifter knob.
3. Remove (1) Torx screw from the shifter trim panel.
4. Using the panel removal tool, unsnap, unplug and remove the shifter trim panel.
5. Using the panel removal tool, gently unclip, unplug and remove the radio trim panel.
6. Remove (4) 7mm screws securing the radio, disconnect the wiring, and then remove the radio.

Continue to Kit Assembly

Chevy Equinox/Pontiac Torrent 2007-2009

1. Unsnap  and pull out the panel below the power window switch. Note: This allows you to gain access to the power window switch.
2.  Using the panel removal tool, carefully unclip and remove the entire panel surrounding the radio and gear shifter.
3. Remove (4) 7mm screws securing the factory radio, disconnect the wiring, and then remove the radio.

Continue to Kit Assembly

Buick Enclave 2008-2012 Chevy Traverse 2009-2012/GMC Acadia 2007-2012 Saturn Outlook 2007-2010

1.  Using the panel removal tool, carefully unclip the radio trim panel, including the A/C vents.
2. Using the panel removal tool, unclip, unplug, and remove the climate control panel.
3.  Remove (4) 7mm screws securing the radio, disconnect the wiring, and then remove the radio.

Continue to Kit Assembly Buick Enclave/Chevy Traverse
GMC Acadia
Saturn Outlook

Hummer H2 2008-2009

1.  Using the panel removal tool, gently unclip the radio trim panel, including the A/C vents.
2. Unplug any harnesses connected to the panel, and then remove the panel.
3. Remove (4) 7mm screws securing the climate controls. Unplug and remove the climate controls.
4.  Remove (4) 7mm screws securing the radio, disconnect the wiring, and then remove the radio.

Continue to Kit Assembly

Chevrolet Captiva Sport 2012-2015/Saturn Vue 2008-2010

1. Using the panel removal tool, carefully unclip and remove the panel on top of the radio trim panel.
2. Remove (2) Phillips screws exposed under the panel previously removed. (Figure B)
3. Using the panel removal tool, gently unclip and remove the radio trim panel, including the A/C vents.
4. Using the panel removal tool, unclip and remove the trim panel surrounding the shifter, including the climate controls.
5. Remove (4) 7mm screws securing the radio, disconnect the wiring, and then remove the radio.

Continue to Kit Assembly

KIT ASSEMBLY

ISO DIN radio provision with pocket

1. Slide the radio brackets into the radio housing, aligning the holes in the radio housing to the clips on the brackets.

2. Attach the pocket to the lower section of the radio brackets using the (4) #8 x 3/8″ Phillips screws provided with this kit. (Figure B) For Suzuki XL-7 only: Trim the top corners of the radio housing. For Aura, Cobalt, G5, HHR, Sky, Vue: Cut and remove the top mounting tabs from the radio housing.
   

3. Remove the metal DIN sleeve and trim ring from the aftermarket radio.

4. Slide the radio into the bracket/pocket assembly, and then secure it using the screws supplied with the radio.

5. Locate the factory wiring harness and antenna connector in the dash and complete all necessary connections to the radio. Metra recommends using the proper mating adapter from Metra or AXXESS.

6. Reconnect the negative battery terminal and test the aftermarket radio for proper operation.

7. Secure the completed assembly into the dash using the factory screws.,

8.  Reassemble the dash in the reverse order of disassembly to complete the installation.

ISO DDIN radio provision

1. Slide the radio brackets into the radio housing, aligning the holes in the radio housing to the clips on the brackets.
2. Slide the radio into the completed assembly, and then secure using the screws supplied with the radio. For Suzuki XL-7 only: Trim the top corners of the radio housing. For Aura, Cobalt, G5, HHR, Sky, Vue: Cut and remove the top mounting tabs from the radio housing.
3. Locate the factory wiring harness and antenna connector in the dash and complete all necessary connections to the radio. Metra recommends using the proper mating adapter from Metra or AXXESS.
4. Reconnect the negative battery terminal and test the aftermarket radio for proper operation.
5. Secure the completed assembly into the dash using the factory screws.
6.  Reassemble the dash in the reverse order of disassembly to complete the installation.

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