removing bose system
02-08-2006, 05:59 PM
#2
taking the door panels off is a pain and i spent ALOT of time getting the HU out of the bracket...the 8 screws that hold it in are screwed in horribly tight. I striped 4 and had to drill them out.
Also for the front and rear speakers, your aftermarkets might not line up with the available screw holes so its possible you will have to make brackets for them (i did for the rears out of 1/4 inch mdf).
Also for the front and rear speakers, your aftermarkets might not line up with the available screw holes so its possible you will have to make brackets for them (i did for the rears out of 1/4 inch mdf).
02-08-2006, 07:40 PM
#4
If you've done it before in any car, It should give you a close enough idea of what youre working with.
www.carstereohelp.com had an AWESOME writeup, but theyve finally converted it to pay-per-view. Anyone in the audio forum should be able to help you out though, given you do the research first, then ask questions
www.carstereohelp.com had an AWESOME writeup, but theyve finally converted it to pay-per-view. Anyone in the audio forum should be able to help you out though, given you do the research first, then ask questions
02-08-2006, 07:55 PM
#5
Originally Posted by WielkiWaac
do you think that one day is enough to remowe old system and install newone with radio, amps, speakers, subs and new wires??
02-09-2006, 04:16 AM
#8
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if you're considering locating the amps under the seat make sure it has proper ventilation to prevent the amp from going into thermal protection. if using fans to vent some recommend simple computer case fans. if your going to mount inside a small enclosed area its recommended to use at least one fan blowing across the fins of the amp. also if mounting in an enclosed area one of the best methods of ventilation is by using the push-pull method with 2+ fans instead of strictly positive or negative pressure ventilation. HTH!
02-13-2006, 02:13 PM
#11
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I have done this myself and it took me better part of a day to complete everything.. Those door speakers are a pain to get to. You have to replace all your speakers because they are 1ohm at least that is what i read..
02-13-2006, 03:22 PM
#12
I just did this last weekend. It was first time doing any type of car audio install. I went from factory Bose to aftermarket Clarion/Infinity. I did it alone, and it took me 5 hours (including food/bathroom breaks) to remove everything and install everything: headunit, speakers/amps, tweeters, drill larger tweeter holes, mount the crossover and wire up the headunit.
Make sure you have all the tools/misc stuff before you start: electrical tape, crimp tool, quick connects (+/- terminals), HAYNES manual (has a VERY detailed wiring diagram for the entire electrical system), small and large head philips head screwdriver, 8mm and 10mm sockets with extension, X-acto knife, and zip ties.
In my 97 with Bose, aftermarket 6.5" woofers dropped right in the stock location, no adapter brackets needed.
Make sure you have all the tools/misc stuff before you start: electrical tape, crimp tool, quick connects (+/- terminals), HAYNES manual (has a VERY detailed wiring diagram for the entire electrical system), small and large head philips head screwdriver, 8mm and 10mm sockets with extension, X-acto knife, and zip ties.
In my 97 with Bose, aftermarket 6.5" woofers dropped right in the stock location, no adapter brackets needed.
02-13-2006, 03:30 PM
#13
its easy.....u dont need an amp with a new head unit they have them built in....the only wiring needed if the the harness for the head unit into the stock harness and its super easy to wire up old locations....jsut take the signal wires from the amp side and go directly into the speaker instead of BOSE amps
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