Can I eliminate rear stereo controls w/o losing any functions ?

[NoReverseYukon]

I want to start removing the unused components of the stereo in my 2001 Yukon while keeping the in-dash receiver for as long as possible.

The remote tape deck is easy to remove, so if that causes problems I can easily re-install it.

But removing that rear control panel is more involved, and I'd hate to remove it only to discover that it causes me to lose the rear speakers. I've read somewhere that this happens in some NBS years.

If any of you have done this, I would appreciate knowing what the result was.

Thanks.

 

[915_Tahoe]

I deleted the rear radio control and harness leading to the back of radio. Didn't effect anything in my truck since I did that. I found stock radio delete panel and installed it.


I'm actually selling the stock delete panel's if your interested, let me know.

 

[NoReverseYukon]

Thanks for the good info.

During one of my junkyard trips, I found one of those panels. That is what got me thinking about doing this.
I do appreciate the offer though.

 

[NoReverseYukon]

So, I was planning my console rear panel swap/radio delete today.

As those of you who have already done this, you know swapping these panels out isn't all that fun. We all break those 2 little plastic tabs along the bottom no matter how careful. And that new storage area is a joke. Plus, we lose the auxiliary power outlet.


Well, I thought " to hell with this !" and set out to find another way. I first found a storage cubby from a 2003+ model and set out to shape it to fit. No amount of shaping gave me the result I wanted.
Plus, I would have to remove the panel to secure it in place. ( the panels in the above images are extras ).

Back to square 1.

I spent 3 hours today walking up and down the rows of the junkyard trucks/suvs determined to find a solution. Nothing worked until I spotted a vehicle that is a rarity in the junkyards around my home. I saw a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. I looked in the back and thought to myself " holy shit !"
And it fits perfectly.
So, to make this long story short. If you're contemplating removing those rear audio controls, don't think swapping panels is your only option. Just find a Buick Rendezvous or Pontiac Aztek and you'll find your solution.

One less headache I have to deal with.

 

[NoReverseYukon]

Is there a secret to removing that rear control faceplate w/o breaking it ?

There must be some tabs, but where and how many ?

 

[915_Tahoe]

Where is that part located on the rendezvous

 

[NoReverseYukon]

It was in the back of the center console. The years I found it in were 2003 and 2004.

BTW, 915_Tahoe. Your information regarding removing the rear audio controls w/o losing the rear speakers wasn't accurate in my case. You must have done something in addition to just unplugging it to get the rears to function.
Seems as if I need to install jumpers across all top and bottom wires in the connector plug to allow removal of those controls.

 

[ivin74]

I spent 3 hours today walking up and down the rows of the junkyard trucks/suvs determined to find a solution. Nothing worked until I spotted a vehicle that is a rarity in the junkyards around my home. I saw a 2003 Buick Rendezvous. I looked in the back and thought to myself " holy shit !"
And it fits
So, to make this long story short. If you're contemplating removing those rear audio controls, don't think swapping panels is your only option. Just find a Buick Rendezvous or Pontiac Aztek and you'll find your solution.

One less headache I have to deal with.

Great mod.

 

[915_Tahoe]

No, I didnt do anything else besides removing the rear control and deleting the harness. Now not sure if it matters if the truck has Bose which mine does not just the non-Bose amp and sub.

 

[915_Tahoe]

This is the harness I deleted, which is a jumper harness.

Main harness connects to this jumper then routes to rear control back to the radio.