aikidoshadow
July 11th, 2008, 10:59am
How To: Sub/Stereo/Amp Install with Factory Radio *non-AAS*
Alright....well I made just a little bit of progress today on my sub install while using the factory radio with my non-AAS system in my '07
First off.....flip down the rear seats and pull the plastic push pins out that hold the back shelf down. A "panel/trim puller" (like from Crutchfield) really comes in handy for taking those out.
Next you gotta take off the side covers. There is a little plastic cover.....pop that off & then there is a 7mm bolt under that. Then pull the panel off (there are 2 clips that hold it in the body) & then there are some tabs that snap to the lower rear panel as well.....make sure you unclip those.
Then I went the extra step & took out the lower rear panels as well to get everything out of the way.
Then I was able to clip the rear shelf forward (was too lazy to unbolt the seatbelts & get the cover completely out of the way) & have full access to the rear speaker shelf.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_24_full.jpg
Okay now you gotta tap in the rear speakers for a signal. You're gonna need a Line Output Converter (RCA converter)....I had this one laying around already, but they're $20 at Best Buy.
I used some 3m line taps (I know some people don't like them, but they've ALWAYS worked great for me) and attached them to the stock speaker wire & then used some extra speaker wire I had laying around to attach them to the RCA converter.
Below are the color codes for the non-Advanced Audio System:
Right Rear Negative -- Light Blue
Right Rear Positive -- Dark Blue
Left Rear Negative -- Yellow
Left Rear Positive -- Brown
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_28_full.jpg
So connect those to the corresponding wires of the RCA converter. I ziptied all the wires cleanly too....which is a good idea. (This is before I put it in the hole where I mounted it)
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_27_full.jpg
There was a little hole in the back shelf already where I ran all my wires too & decided to hide the RCA converter in. There are already some factory holes there which I used to put zip ties thru to hold it down.
IMPORTANT...I put a piece of foam underneath the converter to stop contact/vibration which the sheet metal....so it's a good idea.
Then run the RCA cables to the amp.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_29_full.jpg
Next.....gotta run the remote turn on wire for the amp. That can be found in the passenger side kick panel. Take off the trim (pull straight up), & then peel back the foam & you'll see a green harness.
The pink wire is what you wanna tap into.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_31_full.jpg
Again I used a 3m Line Tap & then ran the wire under the trim/carpet to the back of the trunk, and then connect it to the amp. The BLUE wire in the picture is the Remote wire.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_30_full.jpg
snobrdrdan 08-16-2006 11:44 PM
Hopefully get the power/ground wires ran tomorrow & the sub(s) in!
snobrdrdan 08-17-2006 09:52 PM
Got everything else hooked up today.....
What I'm using.....
2 JL Audio 10W1v2's
Rockford Fosgate 351M amp
I had 1 JL Audio 10W1v2 already & the amp. So I just decided to buy one more JL sub ($80) & then the box from Circuit City ($60) to keep my system on a small budget.
I have the 2 4ohm (single coil) subs wired together to create a 2ohm load at the amp......wired all the positives (of the speaker) together & the negatives together.
First thing to do was buy a battery post extender (for a GM battery/side mount post) to attach the power cable to the battery....that was $7. Hook that up to the battery:
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_32_full.jpg
Run the power wire to wherever your amp location is. I planned on running the ground to the battery's ground location, but instead I ended up using the seat bolt location on the floor. Really simple & was right by my amp (you're supposed to keep your ground wire short):
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_34_full.jpg
Made the ground & power connections to the amp. Then hooked up the RCA cables (which I already converted & ran yesterday) & then plugged in the remote wire to the amp.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_33_full.jpg
Finished product:
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_35_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_38_full.jpg
EDIT: Newer setup:
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_88_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_86_full.jpg
Put the key in the ignition & it fired right up! I still gotta "fine tune" the adjustment on the amp as to how loud I want it, because that changes as you're driving & you get road noise.....so I gotta do that tomorrow & put on the end cap of the amp & still put all the trim pieces back together!
NOTE: I also kept my wires a little longer so that in case I need more trunk space or need to move the box I can slide it out of the way. Because if you have the cables too short (but have a nice, clean look)......than you kind of can't move it.
Any questions...let me know!
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_38_full.jpg
Alright....well I made just a little bit of progress today on my sub install while using the factory radio with my non-AAS system in my '07
First off.....flip down the rear seats and pull the plastic push pins out that hold the back shelf down. A "panel/trim puller" (like from Crutchfield) really comes in handy for taking those out.
Next you gotta take off the side covers. There is a little plastic cover.....pop that off & then there is a 7mm bolt under that. Then pull the panel off (there are 2 clips that hold it in the body) & then there are some tabs that snap to the lower rear panel as well.....make sure you unclip those.
Then I went the extra step & took out the lower rear panels as well to get everything out of the way.
Then I was able to clip the rear shelf forward (was too lazy to unbolt the seatbelts & get the cover completely out of the way) & have full access to the rear speaker shelf.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_24_full.jpg
Okay now you gotta tap in the rear speakers for a signal. You're gonna need a Line Output Converter (RCA converter)....I had this one laying around already, but they're $20 at Best Buy.
I used some 3m line taps (I know some people don't like them, but they've ALWAYS worked great for me) and attached them to the stock speaker wire & then used some extra speaker wire I had laying around to attach them to the RCA converter.
Below are the color codes for the non-Advanced Audio System:
Right Rear Negative -- Light Blue
Right Rear Positive -- Dark Blue
Left Rear Negative -- Yellow
Left Rear Positive -- Brown
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_28_full.jpg
So connect those to the corresponding wires of the RCA converter. I ziptied all the wires cleanly too....which is a good idea. (This is before I put it in the hole where I mounted it)
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_27_full.jpg
There was a little hole in the back shelf already where I ran all my wires too & decided to hide the RCA converter in. There are already some factory holes there which I used to put zip ties thru to hold it down.
IMPORTANT...I put a piece of foam underneath the converter to stop contact/vibration which the sheet metal....so it's a good idea.
Then run the RCA cables to the amp.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_29_full.jpg
Next.....gotta run the remote turn on wire for the amp. That can be found in the passenger side kick panel. Take off the trim (pull straight up), & then peel back the foam & you'll see a green harness.
The pink wire is what you wanna tap into.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_31_full.jpg
Again I used a 3m Line Tap & then ran the wire under the trim/carpet to the back of the trunk, and then connect it to the amp. The BLUE wire in the picture is the Remote wire.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_30_full.jpg
snobrdrdan 08-16-2006 11:44 PM
Hopefully get the power/ground wires ran tomorrow & the sub(s) in!
snobrdrdan 08-17-2006 09:52 PM
Got everything else hooked up today.....
What I'm using.....
2 JL Audio 10W1v2's
Rockford Fosgate 351M amp
I had 1 JL Audio 10W1v2 already & the amp. So I just decided to buy one more JL sub ($80) & then the box from Circuit City ($60) to keep my system on a small budget.
I have the 2 4ohm (single coil) subs wired together to create a 2ohm load at the amp......wired all the positives (of the speaker) together & the negatives together.
First thing to do was buy a battery post extender (for a GM battery/side mount post) to attach the power cable to the battery....that was $7. Hook that up to the battery:
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_32_full.jpg
Run the power wire to wherever your amp location is. I planned on running the ground to the battery's ground location, but instead I ended up using the seat bolt location on the floor. Really simple & was right by my amp (you're supposed to keep your ground wire short):
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_34_full.jpg
Made the ground & power connections to the amp. Then hooked up the RCA cables (which I already converted & ran yesterday) & then plugged in the remote wire to the amp.
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_33_full.jpg
Finished product:
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_35_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_38_full.jpg
EDIT: Newer setup:
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_88_full.jpg
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_86_full.jpg
Put the key in the ignition & it fired right up! I still gotta "fine tune" the adjustment on the amp as to how loud I want it, because that changes as you're driving & you get road noise.....so I gotta do that tomorrow & put on the end cap of the amp & still put all the trim pieces back together!
NOTE: I also kept my wires a little longer so that in case I need more trunk space or need to move the box I can slide it out of the way. Because if you have the cables too short (but have a nice, clean look)......than you kind of can't move it.
Any questions...let me know!
http://memimage.cardomain.com/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429078_38_full.jpg