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MrRage · 2006-12-29 05:00:54

Dash Disassembly
1. Disconnect negative battery cable to prevent electrical short.
2. Open storage pocket above air vents. Grab pocket/vents assembly and pull towards rear of vehicle to release clips. Set assembly on top of dash.
3. Pull lower pocket trim straight out to release four (4) clips and set trim aside.
4. Remove two (2) philips screws securing top of radio/climate control/pocket assembly located behind face of radio. Remove two (2) philips screws from the same bracket located at the lower corners of lower pocket.
5. Move gear shift toward rear of vehicle. Pull out radio/climate control/pocket assembly. Disconnect wiring harness and antenna from radio and remove assembly.
6. Remove four (4) T-25 torx screws from brackets securing sides of factory radio.
7. Remove two (2) philips screws at bottom edges of climate control trim.
8. Release two (2) plastic clips at top edge of climate control trim to release trim from radio.

Receiver Installation
1. Remove DIN sleeve and trim ring from receiver. Note: These parts will not be used in this installation.
2. Prepare installation kit following instructions supplied with installation kit. Slide receiver into kit assembly from rear.
3. Place receiver assembly into position by locking tabs with slots of assembly and climate control trim.
4. Align mounting holes on replacement reseiver with holes in factory side brackets. Secure receiver in the same manner as factory radio using screws supplied with replacement receiver.
5. Hold receiver assembly near dash. Connect adapter harness to factory harness. Plug antenna lead into rear of receiver.
6. Secure receiver assembly to dash using screws removed during disassembly.
7. Test receiver operation and reassemble dash by reversing disassembly instructions.

dragonfire · 2006-12-29 05:26:36

Where was this like 6 months ago when I needed it. I havethe R/F system. I took it to a shop and they said I have to re-wire the whole thing.

Spencey · 2006-12-29 08:23:16

dragonfire wrote:
Where was this like 6 months ago when I needed it. I havethe R/F system. I took it to a shop and they said I have to re-wire the whole thing.

They probably had to do it to bypass the external amps. Just showing wiring up to the plugs in the dash would be the way to do it without the Fosgate setup.

MrRage · 2006-12-29 14:02:50

Maybe this can be a Sticky

cute02spec · 2006-12-29 14:09:53

Perhaps, perhaps...

RedDragonV09 · 2006-12-29 15:40:54

dragonfire wrote:
Where was this like 6 months ago when I needed it. I havethe R/F system. I took it to a shop and they said I have to re-wire the whole thing.

Just wait till I get back and I will do it for you!

<--- man, I wish my beer glass would fill itself like that.

dragonfire · 2006-12-29 16:28:45

RedDragonV09 wrote:
dragonfire wrote:
Where was this like 6 months ago when I needed it. I havethe R/F system. I took it to a shop and they said I have to re-wire the whole thing.
Just wait till I get back and I will do it for you!

<--- man, I wish my beer glass would fill itself like that.

Good how long have I been having this disscusion with you now anyway you better do it.

RedDragonV09 · 2006-12-29 16:42:03

dragonfire wrote:
RedDragonV09 wrote:
dragonfire wrote:
Where was this like 6 months ago when I needed it. I havethe R/F system. I took it to a shop and they said I have to re-wire the whole thing.
Just wait till I get back and I will do it for you!

<--- man, I wish my beer glass would fill itself like that.
Good how long have I been having this disscusion with you now anyway you better do it.

Yeah, dont worry, you will be listening to your New Kids on the Block in no time.

RedDragonV09 wrote:
<--- man, I wish my beer glass would fill itself like that.

And just in case you didnt catch it, that was a hint, saying you owe me beer for doing it.

dragonfire · 2006-12-29 16:44:24

I know that so you like Guiness cause that is all I buy. well Newcastle too.

RedDragonV09 · 2006-12-29 16:46:39

Im a coors light guy, but I can drink Guiness.

Oh yeah, end /threadjack.
My bad.

bisforbryan · 2007-04-30 00:54:26

Newcastle Ftw!

Nperez1986 · 2007-05-21 11:04:20

Anyone know what to do to upgrade from the 180 watt 7 speaker set to the R/F setup, I already got the R/F parts (CD reciever, Sub, AMP) ?

SUNBURST_SPEC-V · 2007-09-06 18:43:26

So how many of you bought a stereo from Crutchfield and recieved the harness and trim kit as well??...Im wondering how well the trim kit works that they send with the stereo...anyone have any problems??

Im thinkin of purchasing the JVC KDG730 from crutchfield...so I am just weighing my options

crit specV · 2007-09-12 15:17:44

Just curious why would you go for that particular model I too am in the market soon for a new head unit. I was looking at the JVC KD-HDR1 has HD radio is there bad info out there on this or what.
I am just waiting for the wife to cool down after my last purchase (nismo CAI, and JWT BSR 400+ change) whoops was i supposed to run that purchase by her...oopps.

I too am looking for feedback on what the crutchfield adapter looks and fits like...

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WARMACHINE · 2007-12-04 15:48:00

i have a RF stero on my specv the cd player starting to die what do i need so i can use aefter market cd player ??

vastdesign · 2007-12-07 10:56:06

Anyone here ever have an issue with their Rockford Fosgate system? All my speakers besides the left rear and sub have gone out. Not sure but it may be the amp. Any help would be appreciated.

Glick · 2008-02-09 21:06:03

Is there a specific wire I have to use to keep the subwoofer? Someone respond ASAP, as I am installing a head-unit as we speak, however it's a TV deck, and it will take some time to hide all the shit. LOL

*EDIT*
There is nothing you have to do to retain the factory tweeters and rear sub.

Last edited by Glick (2008-02-10 18:18:41)

05_Spec_V · 2008-04-21 23:25:55

My factory harness has 3 plugs and my factory stereo has 3 plugs. However, my aftermarket wiring harness only has 2 plugs... why is this and does it matter that the other one won't be plugged in? What does it go to?

I have pics if it will help at all...

griebs18 · 2008-04-21 23:28:35

Glick wrote:
Is there a specific wire I have to use to keep the subwoofer? Someone respond ASAP, as I am installing a head-unit as we speak, however it's a TV deck, and it will take some time to hide all the shit. LOL

*EDIT*
There is nothing you have to do to retain the factory tweeters and rear sub.

the sub wire should be a blue one...connect ALL the blue ones together (thats how it was for me and i believe almost all aftermarket decks)

SUNBURST_SPEC-V · 2008-04-22 16:22:22

crit specV wrote:
I too am looking for feedback on what the crutchfield adapter looks and fits like...

it works great!! ....I ordered an Alpine stereo from Crutchfield a couple months ago......and the install only took about an hour total......it came with everything needed.....and the trim piece replaces the stock one perfectly in the Spec-V

tweb14 · 2008-04-30 13:08:20

question..

i have a pioneer deck , and i put it in just before

i did the harness and everythign fit perfectly (put the deck in the bottom din)

so i start the car and the speakers dont work, although the deck turns on and will load everything (discs, eq, everything)

there is no sound..im thinkings its cuz of the external amps but im not sure..so

HELP ME .. it is appreciated.

idk if i was suposed to wire things differently or what but plz help me out

evilskillit · 2008-07-10 23:02:01

I have the non Rocford system with the 7 speaker setup and the small 6" sub in the rear deck. That sub does have an amplifier and if you dont hook up wire B, which is blue with a white stripe, then that sub will not work and you wont have any bass. Hook that wire up to the amp turn on lead on the aftermarket deck.

To recap if you have all stock speakers, no aftermarket sub and you want all 7 of your speakers to work including the factory 6" rear deck sub then hook the amp turn on wire from the deck to wire B on the wiring harness otherwise your system will sound worse and you will be wondering why, as I was. heheh

mkygod · 2008-07-11 13:14:06

Anyone got the wiring for the RF system?

I just want the deck to pass the signal to the RF amp, not bypass it entirely since that would require complete rewiring of the speakers.

Does the RF system have RCA lines running from the stock deck? that would make it much simplier to hookup to an aftermarket deck.

evilskillit · 2008-07-13 14:24:52

If you download the Factory Service Manual the RF system wiring diagram is in there. And no the RF system amp does not have rca inputs. I think i read somebody bought some RCAs, plugged them into the pre-outs on their deck and cut the RCA jacks off the other end and hooked the wires up to the RF amp and it worked but i dont remember exactly where i read that.

Csmoney28 · 2008-08-21 04:03:18

I was wondering if i have to do anything different for my tv deck install?

Rustyboarder413 · 2008-11-19 01:30:10

Csmoney28 wrote:
I was wondering if i have to do anything different for my tv deck install?

Im pretty sure its the same, but with a little extra wiring with the A/V controls and such. I know thats not really giving much info but Im not the smartest audio tech in the world.

Great writeup!!! helped me a lot replacing my deck

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