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Old Jan 1, 2014 | 09:09 AM
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Default Re: Stereo Replacement
Place to start is here. Once you understand what is involved, not that hard) you need to ask some questions:
1) Have you installed a stereo before (if not seek professional help).
2) What do you want in a stereo (match dash, CD/DVD, Bluetooth, USB, aux, Sirius, Pandora,...) ? Make sure the selection has the inputs and outputs needed for the system (e.g. pin A5 to turn on the amp.)
3) What is your budget (could be DIY for $120-$150, I spent about $200)
4) Get everything you need: removal keys, adapters for connectors and antenna, soldering or crimping equipment
5) Print out instructions and pinouts needed.
6) Allocate enough time for the job) is going to be a mess in the middle, took me about three hours. Am reasonably skilled and have done before but am very very slow.

And just a side note: space behind the radio is limited so eliminate as many wires as possible and make connections as neat as you can. Is best to just match the factory wiring and just use the front speaker leads, rewiring everything to the amp is in the "lot of time for limited gains" category

I am not completely happy with mine yet, needs to go in another 1/2" so must clean up leads behind but is fully functional
 
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