Products Used
Put down the saw...
Quick and clean install without cutting any of the
vehicle sub-dash or relocating the OnStar/WiFi
module.
2014-2018 Silverado/Sierra
Radio Replacement
StingerElectronics.com
TECH TIP
Stinger ELEV8
(UN1880)
Best Kits: BKGMK325BM
American Intl: GMK325BM
PAC
RP5-GM51
PAC
SAT-01
Remove the center trim panel
around radio display. Remove 4 x
7mm screws and 2 connectors to
remove the factory radio display.
Depending on which factory audio
system is installed (4 or 7”), there
will be 1, 2 or 3 modules behind the
display. FIG A
Unplug and remove the GM Radio
Module. Remove CD/DVD Module if
equipped. The ELEV8 Radio Module
can be installed in the upper space
and the bottom space can be used
for the RP5 module, sat tuner and
any other peripherals. FIG B
Refering to yellow cutline in FIG C,
use your favorite power tool to cut
the plastic dash mount bracket.
Refering to the yellow cut line in FIG
D, cut both side brackets.
Note: For the side brackets, you can
score the plastic with a utility knife
and then break apart.
GM Radio Module
OnStar Module
FIG C
FIG D
2x
R L
CUT OFF APPROX
1.25”
CUT FLUSH
ALONG TAB
FIG B
FIG A
ELEV8 Radio Module
RP5 MODULE, SAT TUNER... ETC
CD/DVD PLAYER
1. Disassembly
2. Prepping the Kit
TECH TIP
1. Attach the Clamp Assembly to the back
of the ELEV8 display using four M4 X 12
screws.
2. Attach display to the plastic dash mount-
ing bracket. The rubber boot will not be
used.
3. Cut and remove center rib from main
bracket and le smooth.
4. Attach the modied left and right side
brackets. Attach ISO spacers to the inside
upper sections on both left and right side
brackets. (Refer to kit instructions for more
information).
Slide the ELEV8 assembly into the the kit. Ad-
just depth and angle to desired position. Use
four #10 X 3/8 coarse thread screws, includ-
ed in the ELEV8 harware pack, to attach
radio mounting bracket to side brackets.
Two screws per side. FIG E
Note: There are multiple mounting holes on
the mounting bracket and side brackets to
allow adjustment and alignment. If needed,
you may drill additional holes in the mount-
ing bracket and/or the dash kit brackets
to align and secure the display in the best
position.
FIG E
x
x
1 2
3 4
3. Display & Kit Assembly
4. Display Adjustment & Mounting
Note
In most cases the bottom edge of the display will be
resting on the dash kit. Adding a small piece of felt or
foam tape in the center will ensure there is no squeaks
or rattles.
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