First Time Stereo Install

[Hot Carl]

So I'm installing my first stereo in my shiny, new black SXT, and I have a few questions before I jump right in. First off, what I'm planning on installing is 3.5's in the dash, 6.5" components in the front doors, and 6x9's in the rear deck. For a head unit I got a Pioneer Avic-D3, and I'm plugging everything into a 4 channel amp.

Now for the questions.

1.) Does anyone know exaclty what wiring harness I need? Most of what I've been able to find deals with the harness you'd want if you kept the factory amp, which I won't be doing.

2.) If I want to power the rear and door speakers off the amp, is it likely that I'll be able to power the dash speakers off the H/U?

3.) Since I've never installed a stereo before, does anyone have any suggestions on amp placement? I figured on the back of the rear seat, but is there a more out of the way place? Also, is there a specific way I should mount it?

4.) I was hoping to put the tweeter part of my component set in the B pillar, angled towards the windshield. First, is this a good idea, and second, I have the side curtain airbags, so is this even possible? Or will the airbags be in the way?

I'll also list everything I've got so if anyone notices something that I missed, please let me know. Thanks for any help that you guys can give.

Pioneer Avic D-3 DVD/Nav unit
Infinity Kappa 32.7cf 3.5" speakers
Infinity Kappa 693.7i 6"x9" speakers
Infinity Kappa Perfect 6.1 6.5" component speakers
Infinity Reference 7541A 4/2 channel amp
Rockford Fosgate 1 farad capacitor
Metra Kit 99-6510
4 gauge grounding wire
Rockford 4 gauge, dual amp installation kit
a 3 output distribution block (I wasn't sure if I would need another small amp
for the front speakers, and I'll eventually add sub and another amp in)
a Nav bezel

Thanks again to anyone who can help. Sorry I have so many questions, but this will be the first time I've ever done any work to a car other than changing the oil and washing it.

[TeeJizzle]

I really hope someone who has been down this road chimes in because I am doing a similar install, here is what I have:

Brush Aluminum Appearance Center Console Bezel/With Navigation Unit
C-METRA 99-6510
C-METRA 40-CR10
C-PAC C2R-CHY
Clarion MAX675VD
Clarion CCA673 Aftermarket Receiver iPod Interface
Clarion DVH940N Surround Sound Processor
Phoenix Gold Octane R 4 Ch 800 Watt Amp
American Accessories 1.2 Farad 24V Digital Capacitor
Rockford Fosgate T10001bd
Infinity 3012cs
Infinity 6010cs
Infinity Reference 9613i
Rockford Fosgate P212D4 (x 2)

I have been receiving conflicting information on whether or not I need the C2R-CHY harness

[TeeJizzle]

So I'm installing my first stereo in my shiny, new black SXT, and I have a few questions before I jump right in. First off, what I'm planning on installing is 3.5's in the dash, 6.5" components in the front doors, and 6x9's in the rear deck. For a head unit I got a Pioneer Avic-D3, and I'm plugging everything into a 4 channel amp.

Now for the questions.

1.) Does anyone know exaclty what wiring harness I need? Most of what I've been able to find deals with the harness you'd want if you kept the factory amp, which I won't be doing.

2.) If I want to power the rear and door speakers off the amp, is it likely that I'll be able to power the dash speakers off the H/U?

3.) Since I've never installed a stereo before, does anyone have any suggestions on amp placement? I figured on the back of the rear seat, but is there a more out of the way place? Also, is there a specific way I should mount it?

4.) I was hoping to put the tweeter part of my component set in the B pillar, angled towards the windshield. First, is this a good idea, and second, I have the side curtain airbags, so is this even possible? Or will the airbags be in the way?

I'll also list everything I've got so if anyone notices something that I missed, please let me know. Thanks for any help that you guys can give.

Pioneer Avic D-3 DVD/Nav unit
Infinity Kappa 32.7cf 3.5" speakers
Infinity Kappa 693.7i 6"x9" speakers
Infinity Kappa Perfect 6.1 6.5" component speakers
Infinity Reference 7541A 4/2 channel amp
Rockford Fosgate 1 farad capacitor
Metra Kit 99-6510
4 gauge grounding wire
Rockford 4 gauge, dual amp installation kit
a 3 output distribution block (I wasn't sure if I would need another small amp
for the front speakers, and I'll eventually add sub and another amp in)
a Nav bezel

Thanks again to anyone who can help. Sorry I have so many questions, but this will be the first time I've ever done any work to a car other than changing the oil and washing it.


You will need a C-METRA 40-CR10
(antenna adapter)

[the_saint]

I really hope someone who has been down this road chimes in because I am doing a similar install, here is what I have:

Brush Aluminum Appearance Center Console Bezel/With Navigation Unit
C-METRA 99-6510
C-METRA 40-CR10
C-PAC C2R-CHY
Clarion MAX675VD
Clarion CCA673 Aftermarket Receiver iPod Interface
Clarion DVH940N Surround Sound Processor
Phoenix Gold Octane R 4 Ch 800 Watt Amp
American Accessories 1.2 Farad 24V Digital Capacitor
Rockford Fosgate T10001bd
Infinity 3012cs
Infinity 6010cs
Infinity Reference 9613i
Rockford Fosgate P212D4 (x 2)

I have been receiving conflicting information on whether or not I need the C2R-CHY harness


The c2rchy harness is only needed if you have the factory amp and you plan on continuing using it. are you going to run the component to the Phoenix amp 800watts seems kind of high for 6 1/2 speakers no? if you are going to use the factory wire just to power the head unit and then run new wires then you need wiring harness C2R-CHYNA this is the one for cars without the oem amp it does the same thing as the other one you posted and its cheaper . .

[Hot Carl]

The c2rchy harness is only needed if you have the factory amp and you plan on continuing using it. are you going to run the component to the Phoenix amp 800watts seems kind of high for 6 1/2 speakers no? if you are going to use the factory wire just to power the head unit and then run new wires then you need wiring harness C2R-CHYNA this is the one for cars without the oem amp it does the same thing as the other one you posted and its cheaper . .

You might be getting posts mixed up. I'm going to run 6.5" speakers, but off a 4 channel, 520 watt amp that will also be running a pair of 6x9" speakers. Thanks for the wiring harness info though. I don't plan on using the factory amp at all, so really what I need is the power connection for my H/U. Thanks to Portcitycharger too for the antenna info also. Any one else have any ideas?

[the_saint]

You might be getting posts mixed up. I'm going to run 6.5" speakers, but off a 4 channel, 520 watt amp that will also be running a pair of 6x9" speakers. Thanks for the wiring harness info though. I don't plan on using the factory amp at all, so really what I need is the power connection for my H/U. Thanks to Portcitycharger too for the antenna info also. Any one else have any ideas?

No I was replying to the person below your first post (hence the reason I quoted him)..

[Hot Carl]

Sorry. I figured that's what you might be doing, but I didn't think that his part numbers lined up with 6.5" speakers. My mistake though, please don't think that I don't appreciate the help you're giving, I do. So sorry for the mix up, and now where the hell is everyone else who can help us?

[TeeJizzle]

The 800 watt amp will be powering all of my highs 6.5, 6x9 and 3.5's

By the way installation is tommorow, I will update with pics

[kalbc]

Rememer, all of your main sound comes from the front speakers. The rear speakers are only for fill. I wouldnt waste the channells on powering those off the amp. Use the built in amp in the D3 to power the rear speakers. It will still be a step up from stock. Unless you already bought them i wouldnt even bother changing the deck speakers as they are decent and you barely hear them anyway.

[Nomad^Phoenix]

So I'm installing my first stereo in my shiny, new black SXT, and I have a few questions before I jump right in. First off, what I'm planning on installing is 3.5's in the dash, 6.5" components in the front doors, and 6x9's in the rear deck. For a head unit I got a Pioneer Avic-D3, and I'm plugging everything into a 4 channel amp.

Now for the questions.

1.) Does anyone know exaclty what wiring harness I need? Most of what I've been able to find deals with the harness you'd want if you kept the factory amp, which I won't be doing.

2.) If I want to power the rear and door speakers off the amp, is it likely that I'll be able to power the dash speakers off the H/U?

3.) Since I've never installed a stereo before, does anyone have any suggestions on amp placement? I figured on the back of the rear seat, but is there a more out of the way place? Also, is there a specific way I should mount it?

4.) I was hoping to put the tweeter part of my component set in the B pillar, angled towards the windshield. First, is this a good idea, and second, I have the side curtain airbags, so is this even possible? Or will the airbags be in the way?

I'll also list everything I've got so if anyone notices something that I missed, please let me know. Thanks for any help that you guys can give.

Pioneer Avic D-3 DVD/Nav unit
Infinity Kappa 32.7cf 3.5" speakers
Infinity Kappa 693.7i 6"x9" speakers
Infinity Kappa Perfect 6.1 6.5" component speakers
Infinity Reference 7541A 4/2 channel amp
Rockford Fosgate 1 farad capacitor
Metra Kit 99-6510
4 gauge grounding wire
Rockford 4 gauge, dual amp installation kit
a 3 output distribution block (I wasn't sure if I would need another small amp
for the front speakers, and I'll eventually add sub and another amp in)
a Nav bezel

Thanks again to anyone who can help. Sorry I have so many questions, but this will be the first time I've ever done any work to a car other than changing the oil and washing it.

I don't remember the model number for the harness...I've got a similar setup, though you're running a Nav unit, while my Pioneer doesn't. I settled for Reference on the sides and rears, and Kappas in front, but they sound amazing. Not sure why you'd need a capacitor. Good luck with amp placement, as there isn't much room. Frankly, my setup doesn't look very pretty. In fact, I don't like the look at all and will be changing it soon. However, I was advised to place the tweeters in with the 6.5" in the door. When I questioned it, the installers said, "not on the pillar in this nice a car. No way." So they are all in the door. But all in all, Infinity's are great!

[TeeJizzle]

Installation is in progress, will post picks. I'm nervous because when I took the car in, three cars came back with issues. I hope they know what they are doing:nervous s

[Hot Carl]

I'll be starting my install in the next few weeks. Have to wait for a weekend when I actually have some time. I'll try and take as many pics as possible.

[mattbutler]

i have a 07 rt without nav. i wanted to install a panasonic flip out with a brain. i was wondering what harness i needed. PAC harness C2R-CHY is that the harness to us and the antenna converter? i will be using the stock amp to run my speakers. i dont have steering wheel controls either. i was just wondering the difficulty in this. thank you.

[phillyphill39]

does anyone know if i need anything knew if i already have a Pioneer AVH-P5700DVD and i want to upgrade to the Avic-D3 do i need anything new besides nav bezzle?