Audio Systems: BOSE RADIO SYSTEM FOR CHEVY SSR, 2003 Chevy SSR, 2003 Chevy SSR bose amaplifier

Question
I own a 2003 Chevy SSR. It   is equip with  the Bose radio with the 6 cd.  The radio   appears to operating properly in the dash, but there is NO sound out of the speakers. The amp fuse is GOOD. I had it checked at the a Chevorlet dealer and they said THE PROBLEM IS LIKELY THE AMP.  WHERE IS THE AMP. LOCATED IN THIS VEHICLE ?In your opinion ..Could it be something besides the AMP ? I am trying to keep my expenses down by trouble shooting the problem and ATTEMPTING to correct the problem myself' I live in the boonies and do not have a repair location close. Any help will be appreciated.  Thank  You  Robert Downey

Answer
Most likley the amplifier needs to be repair or replace, you can get a rebuild unit from oemautosound.com

Amplifier Replacement
Removal Procedure


Cycle the folding top to reveal the body rear accessory compartment.
Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.


Loosen the nuts and remove the lid from the body accessory compartment.
Remove the folding top control module. Refer to Folding Top Control Module Replacement in Roof.
Remove the rear relay center. Refer to Rear Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.
Remove the daytime running lamps (DRL) diode. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Diode Replacement in Lighting Systems.


Remove the 4 fasteners retaining the intermediate bracket.


Disconnect the electrical connectors to the amplifier (3).
Remove the 4 fasteners (1, 2) retaining the amplifier to the body rear accessory compartment.
Remove the amplifier from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


Connect the electrical connectors (3) to the amplifier.
Install the 4 fasteners (1, 2) that hold the amplifier to the bin.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


Install the 4 fasteners retaining the intermediate bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

Install the folding top control module. Refer to Folding Top Control Module Replacement in Roof.
Install the rear relay center. Refer to Rear Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.
Install the DRL diode. Refer to Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) Diode Replacement in Lighting Systems.


Install the lid to the body accessory compartment.
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 7 N·m (62 lb in).

Close the folding top.