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GM Astro Van aftermarket radio install using a Pioneer DEH P740R premier Mp3 AM/FM/CD radio

 

 

1991 CHEVY ASTRO VAN aftermarket radio install



This install shows us installing a Pioneer DEH P740R Premier Am/Fm/CD/MP3 radio. A little modification to the dash is required to fit this radio or any aftermarket radio. We'll show you how. No matter what type kit you purchase, you will need to make some modifications for high powered radios.

In this example, we show our new contoured GM multi purpose kit.

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Pioneer DEH P740R AM/FM/CD/MP3 radio See our RADIO department >SEE OUR MP3 RADIOS
Multipurpose GM fit kit Search under 454 at http://www.autotoys.com/x/home.php
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Plug in wire harness Search under 1677 for 90 and under vans BUY IT HERE
Search under 1858 for 91 and newer vans BUY IT HERE
or see our DASH KIT DEPARTMENT > HARNESSES
Duct tape (to hold down the wires from rattles) See our TOOLS department under tape
Wire ties See our TOOLS department under wire ties
Butt connectors to connect the radio harness and plug in harness together FREE with RADIO PURCHASES from autotoys.com
or
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This shows exactly how to modify your dash to get aftermarket radios to fit (depth wise)

You probably need half an inch or so, and this gives it to you, 2 steps involved. Ask us in our forums

 

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This shows the finished product bolted in

 

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This is our custom kit bolted in using factory 7mm screws.

 

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This is the finished radio installed in. This shows our new kit which has contoured edges! Search for it now, search under 454 at http://store.autotyos.com

 

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This shows the multiple entertainment modes

 

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Spectrum entertainment mode

 

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Flip down mode

 

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