So the Hummer went away, sadness ensued, but then a new truck arrived. As we all know, it's never good enough - so here we go.... I have plans, they're multiplying but currently I'm continuing to talk myself out of lifting it..... anyway, first mod.
Stereo
the truck
the motor (remarkably small, but no need to compensate and it's more the adequate for the task)
under the seat is a nifty storage space - but not terribly useful
a woofer is checking out the subwoofer
why GM left those bits laying there? dunno
first step is run the wires through the firewall - it is LOTS easier to cut the recommended hole from the inside then use welding rod to push through to the engine compartment then tape and pull back the power wires
set so you can plug the wires in...
the way I ran the inside wiring. I ran the front first, then moved to the back and worked my way forward - the reason is that is where you can easily hide extra wire
I ran the wire through the existing hole and under the carpet
and now in place
so here it is the last connections
The plug that has the wires is the GREY AND BLACK as the instructions say.... some others had issue with which plug. it also goes easier if you pop the plug off the side panel and (after you carefully cut the cloth tape off) twist the wires to expose them.... it did take awhile to find the correct wires (for me, the hardest was finding the light blue/brown stripe - since there is a brown with light blue stripe in that same harness)
wires found and tapped - as an aside, the bag the wires came in had a hole in the bottom, so finding those taps was a bit of a challenge.... be careful when you're unboxing as stuff can fall out because it's not bagged properly.
these are fun - pull up on the front (they pop up) then pull forward is the trick
The front.... if you look closely, you'll see a line in the plastic part in front of the door. Lift there and pop the kick panel in then gently pull up from the bend forward
It comes out fairly easily so if you're really forcing, take a step back and reconsider - the hardest bit to get off with the side panel - that just takes patience and gentle force
the side panel
Installed with all the plastics back in place
It does sound a lot better - before it didn't sound like there were speakers behind the seat.... wish I'd sprung for the amp as well, trying to get it but I've not found it outside the package.... ah well, I was thinking of upgrading speakers so this might be a good thing
Stereo
the truck
the motor (remarkably small, but no need to compensate and it's more the adequate for the task)
under the seat is a nifty storage space - but not terribly useful
a woofer is checking out the subwoofer
why GM left those bits laying there? dunno
first step is run the wires through the firewall - it is LOTS easier to cut the recommended hole from the inside then use welding rod to push through to the engine compartment then tape and pull back the power wires
set so you can plug the wires in...
the way I ran the inside wiring. I ran the front first, then moved to the back and worked my way forward - the reason is that is where you can easily hide extra wire
I ran the wire through the existing hole and under the carpet
and now in place
so here it is the last connections
The plug that has the wires is the GREY AND BLACK as the instructions say.... some others had issue with which plug. it also goes easier if you pop the plug off the side panel and (after you carefully cut the cloth tape off) twist the wires to expose them.... it did take awhile to find the correct wires (for me, the hardest was finding the light blue/brown stripe - since there is a brown with light blue stripe in that same harness)
wires found and tapped - as an aside, the bag the wires came in had a hole in the bottom, so finding those taps was a bit of a challenge.... be careful when you're unboxing as stuff can fall out because it's not bagged properly.
these are fun - pull up on the front (they pop up) then pull forward is the trick
The front.... if you look closely, you'll see a line in the plastic part in front of the door. Lift there and pop the kick panel in then gently pull up from the bend forward
It comes out fairly easily so if you're really forcing, take a step back and reconsider - the hardest bit to get off with the side panel - that just takes patience and gentle force
the side panel
Installed with all the plastics back in place
It does sound a lot better - before it didn't sound like there were speakers behind the seat.... wish I'd sprung for the amp as well, trying to get it but I've not found it outside the package.... ah well, I was thinking of upgrading speakers so this might be a good thing
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