wtcnbrwndo4u
09-24-2006, 12:24 PM
This is a write-up on doing sub installs. It's a very simple install.
Difficulty Level: 2 out 5 (1 being the easiest, 5 being the hardest).
Time: Anywhere from 1 to 3 hours. Depends on how good you are at it.
1. First, start by wiring your sub to your enclosure. Don't flip the connections. Get +/- right.
2. Go buy an amplifier installation kit. Make sure you get a kit that supports the wattage of your system. Otherwise, your system will not recieve enough power. You can find these at BestBuy and the such, but will probably be cheaper elsewhere. Look for a kit with RCAs to reduce your hassle. :)
3. Use the power cable from the amp kit to run it from your battery to the trunk. You're going to want to run it from the battery into the firewall. Run the cable through the rubber grommet. You'll find it.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/wtcnbrwndo4u/Sub%20install/Picture262.jpg
Mount the fuse box somewhere in your hood away from the engine.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/wtcnbrwndo4u/Sub%20install/PICT0003.jpg
4. Now you want to run the power cable through your interior to the trunk. Run the cable into your interior from the panel underneath the steering wheel. From there, route the cable across your driver's side down the door sills (you may want to remove them to make it easier to hide the cable). Then run it into the trunk.
5. Now, we want to install your ground. Find a nice mount point in the frame in the trunk. The metal bracket in between the back seats is a decent spot. In the picture, the ground was wrapped around a nut. You can also drill a screw and wrap the ground around it. I would remove any paint to make a cleaner contact.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/wtcnbrwndo4u/Sub%20install/Picture265.jpg
6. Now we're going to install the amp. Find a mounting point in your car of your desire. The back of the rear seat is a great spot for a basic install.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/wtcnbrwndo4u/Sub%20install/Picture264.jpg
Get your power cable and hook it up to screw that says Power on your amp. Get your ground cable and hook it up to the screw marked Ground. Get your speaker cables and hook them up to the speaker wire inputs (+/-) and also hook it up to the back of your enclosure. Hook up the remote cable provided (blue) and connect it to screw marked Remote.
7. Almost done. Now grab those RCAs. Hook it up to the amp and now run it along the passenger side. Removing the door sill on the passenger side will make it easier again, but your choice. You can always just tuck it under. Anyways, run the RCA to the back of your head unit. Run the blue remote wire as well on the passenger side. Connect this to the blue cable on your wiring harness.
8. Clean up your install. Make it look nice. Hide the RCAs and power cables behind door trims. In your trunk, hide all the cables running to the amp. Put your enclosure in a decent place and make sure it won't move around. You got a finished product now!
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/wtcnbrwndo4u/Sub%20install/Picture266.jpg
There you go!
Difficulty Level: 2 out 5 (1 being the easiest, 5 being the hardest).
Time: Anywhere from 1 to 3 hours. Depends on how good you are at it.
1. First, start by wiring your sub to your enclosure. Don't flip the connections. Get +/- right.
2. Go buy an amplifier installation kit. Make sure you get a kit that supports the wattage of your system. Otherwise, your system will not recieve enough power. You can find these at BestBuy and the such, but will probably be cheaper elsewhere. Look for a kit with RCAs to reduce your hassle. :)
3. Use the power cable from the amp kit to run it from your battery to the trunk. You're going to want to run it from the battery into the firewall. Run the cable through the rubber grommet. You'll find it.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/wtcnbrwndo4u/Sub%20install/Picture262.jpg
Mount the fuse box somewhere in your hood away from the engine.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/wtcnbrwndo4u/Sub%20install/PICT0003.jpg
4. Now you want to run the power cable through your interior to the trunk. Run the cable into your interior from the panel underneath the steering wheel. From there, route the cable across your driver's side down the door sills (you may want to remove them to make it easier to hide the cable). Then run it into the trunk.
5. Now, we want to install your ground. Find a nice mount point in the frame in the trunk. The metal bracket in between the back seats is a decent spot. In the picture, the ground was wrapped around a nut. You can also drill a screw and wrap the ground around it. I would remove any paint to make a cleaner contact.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/wtcnbrwndo4u/Sub%20install/Picture265.jpg
6. Now we're going to install the amp. Find a mounting point in your car of your desire. The back of the rear seat is a great spot for a basic install.
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/wtcnbrwndo4u/Sub%20install/Picture264.jpg
Get your power cable and hook it up to screw that says Power on your amp. Get your ground cable and hook it up to the screw marked Ground. Get your speaker cables and hook them up to the speaker wire inputs (+/-) and also hook it up to the back of your enclosure. Hook up the remote cable provided (blue) and connect it to screw marked Remote.
7. Almost done. Now grab those RCAs. Hook it up to the amp and now run it along the passenger side. Removing the door sill on the passenger side will make it easier again, but your choice. You can always just tuck it under. Anyways, run the RCA to the back of your head unit. Run the blue remote wire as well on the passenger side. Connect this to the blue cable on your wiring harness.
8. Clean up your install. Make it look nice. Hide the RCAs and power cables behind door trims. In your trunk, hide all the cables running to the amp. Put your enclosure in a decent place and make sure it won't move around. You got a finished product now!
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b40/wtcnbrwndo4u/Sub%20install/Picture266.jpg
There you go!