installing aftermarket stereo
#1
installing aftermarket stereo
I've got the wiring harness, just waiting on my dash kit and antenna adapter to get here. I'll take pictures of the install, as long as I don't aggravate my man too much. Wow about $120 just to install a stereo I already owned... but man is it worth it! Can't wait to have my bump back!
#2
As I promised, here are my install pics!!!
First off, I bought the metra kit (bad decision on my part).
Second, I used the directions you can get on the metra website for free,
but there are a couple of places where the directions were incorrect.
When you click on the thumbnails, the pics are huge, just right click and click on view image.
And lets all give props to my man "DREDD" for all of this.
Before Pic!
Now, following metra's directions, on step 3 it tells you to unclip the 3 a/c
controls. Remember when you unlip these, make a little note of what color
goes where
step 4
Remove the screw in the middle of the a/c controls, and remove the bottom panel
Step 5
The Metra directions say that these 2 bolts are 10mm, well they lied they are 8mm
and impossible to get pics of. They are WAY up there, look on the far right and
left sides.
Steps 6 and 7 in the metra directions are not true, completely ignore them and save
yourself 30 minutes.
In place of steps 6 and 7
Pull on the whole factory setup, starting at the lower right corner. It does take a
bit of force. After you get the factory setup out, remove a/c and defrost switches
and remove airbag light.
Step 8 in the metra directions is essential!!
don't forget the clips
Also while you have the old stereo out, go ahead and remove those 8 phillips screws
metra talked about in step 7 and keep the white peice nearby.
Wires everywhere
Follow Metra's kit preperation instructions.
My new stereo in a single din, so your install may not be the same as mine.
But, putting it back together is the easy part right?? Here are some pics of my install
Beautiful wires
Make sure you tape this off!
get into this position a few times lOl
Test run Whoohoo it all works!
Also to all of those people that want amps, and are looking in the forums thinking
you HAVE to cut through on of those wire casings, well you DON'T. The pic isn't that
great but it does show you where the wire will go through. We pushed a wire coat hanger
through, then tied the power cable to the wire and pulled it through. NO CUTTING NEEDED!!
Remove your fuse box cover, get underneath there and look for this
And finally my finished product!
First off, I bought the metra kit (bad decision on my part).
Second, I used the directions you can get on the metra website for free,
but there are a couple of places where the directions were incorrect.
When you click on the thumbnails, the pics are huge, just right click and click on view image.
And lets all give props to my man "DREDD" for all of this.
Before Pic!
Now, following metra's directions, on step 3 it tells you to unclip the 3 a/c
controls. Remember when you unlip these, make a little note of what color
goes where
step 4
Remove the screw in the middle of the a/c controls, and remove the bottom panel
Step 5
The Metra directions say that these 2 bolts are 10mm, well they lied they are 8mm
and impossible to get pics of. They are WAY up there, look on the far right and
left sides.
Steps 6 and 7 in the metra directions are not true, completely ignore them and save
yourself 30 minutes.
In place of steps 6 and 7
Pull on the whole factory setup, starting at the lower right corner. It does take a
bit of force. After you get the factory setup out, remove a/c and defrost switches
and remove airbag light.
Step 8 in the metra directions is essential!!
don't forget the clips
Also while you have the old stereo out, go ahead and remove those 8 phillips screws
metra talked about in step 7 and keep the white peice nearby.
Wires everywhere
Follow Metra's kit preperation instructions.
My new stereo in a single din, so your install may not be the same as mine.
But, putting it back together is the easy part right?? Here are some pics of my install
Beautiful wires
Make sure you tape this off!
get into this position a few times lOl
Test run Whoohoo it all works!
Also to all of those people that want amps, and are looking in the forums thinking
you HAVE to cut through on of those wire casings, well you DON'T. The pic isn't that
great but it does show you where the wire will go through. We pushed a wire coat hanger
through, then tied the power cable to the wire and pulled it through. NO CUTTING NEEDED!!
Remove your fuse box cover, get underneath there and look for this
And finally my finished product!
Last edited by hisy_fit; 05-14-2007 at 06:33 PM. Reason: add pic
#5
But that power cable is so thin, compared to what most people pass through their, the cable i had to pass through was half an inch thick, yours is barely quarter inch. I struggled to pull the power cable through mine, it just refused to let such a big thing through, cutting was the only alternative i had =_=
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