Possible to keep factory bose amp and replace head unit?
#11
Swapping out the headunit is a good size project, and usually requires a complete rewiring of the speaker wires to do it right. The problem the 8 speaker systems run into is there are only outputs for 4 speakers that go into the amp, then get split to the 8 speakers from there. This makes you short 4 sets of wires short when you go to hook up the speakers to your aftermarket radio.
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I am talking about removing the bose amp, you will most likely get better sound quality letting the headunit power the speakers and removing the amp (assuming you don't buy a cheap walmart radio). If you run an aftermarket headunit through a factory amp you will run the risk of issues such as large volume jumps where 12/35 is max volume, bass dropping off, etc. It can be done in some vehicles, but it depends on what signal you are sending into the amp and how good you want the system to sound.
The amp acts as a crossover and splits the signal from each pair of wires into two pairs of wires. If you remove the factory amp, you no longer have that crossover function so your left with 4 pair of wires for 8 speakers.
The amp acts as a crossover and splits the signal from each pair of wires into two pairs of wires. If you remove the factory amp, you no longer have that crossover function so your left with 4 pair of wires for 8 speakers.
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Start by the hvac unit and pull the black trim out until you get to the other side of the steering wheel. The little round piece with Off, Acc, On, Start will pop off as you're pulling it off. I find it helps to have the steering wheel tilted all the way down, and then put the entire piece aside.
You should then see clips on top and bottom of the radio. Push those in and pull the radio out.
#16
Ok so I just had the radio out and something I've never seen before... There is no wiring harness.. Instead it'* like a slot that just plugs in.. How would I install a new head unit to this?
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