CD player quit working, it just wouldn't read any CD's. They have had to replace the stereo or parts a few times. I have just grown tired of all the repairs and sync not working correctly. Using crimp connectors and following the instructions, you should be able to connect the harness and complete installation in around an hour your first time.Ok so I have 2013 F150, sync system, Sirrius XM, CD player, USB port. You can either use crimp connectors or solder the wires together, make sure you secure and insulate with electrical tape or heat shrink whichever way you go. You can accomplish the same thing without the integration harness, but you will have to permanently cut off your factory connectors and do all the wire connection up in the dash. Some units, like DVD players, will need to be connected to other wires as well to get signals for your parking brake. In order to integrate the new deck's pigtail, you'll need to attach it wire by wire to a factory integration harness, I listed the Metra model numbers in the first post. The aftermarket deck will come with it's own connector with pigtails (these are normally interchangeable with similar models from the same brand). The second is called a "harness," and isn't mandatory, but it makes things significantly easier and allows you to easily switch back to your stock head unit. The kit will come with instructions, and once you remove the stock head installation is fairly simple. The 04-08 F150 Metra dash kit is 95-5812 for Double Din aftermarket installation and 99-5807 for single dins. The first is what is called a dash kit, which is a plastic "adapter" to let the universal mount of the aftermarket hu attach to Ford's model specific mounting. There are two things you need to do a head unit swap from stock to aftermarket. Q17: How do I swap my stock head unit for an aftermarket one? These include the JL Audio Cleansweep and the Rockford Fosgate 3Sixty series. The best of the best have built in "Digital Signal Processing" (DSP) and the ability to sum signals that have been split. The next step are Bass Restoration Processor LOCs, like some Audiocontrol units and the MTX Re-Q series. You can get a lot of different LOCs and prices range from $20 to $500+.īasic LOCs are available from companies like Scoshe, PAC, and Stinger. Yes! You have two choices, either buy an amplifier with speaker level inputs or buy a "Line Output Converter" (LOC) to change the speaker level signal to a low (RCA) level signal. Q16: I want to install an aftermarket amplifier, can I keep my stock head unit? Less than you think, read the info at and raamaudio To install, reverse the removal procedure. Disconnect the electrical connectors and the antenna lead. Remove the 4 screws and the audio unit.Ĥ. Disconnect the electrical connectors from the finish panel.ģ. Pull off the center instrument panel finish panel.Ģ. Q14: How do I remove/install the factory head unit?ġ. No! You need to upgrade your electrical system. Q13: I installed an aftermarket amplifier, and now my lights dim when the bass hits, do I need a capacitor? Q12: The paint is flaking on my stock head unit, can I just swap faceplates? Most will take the place of the rear seat entertainment or Sirius. Several companies have adapters, but you must have the aux button on the radio to use them. Q11: How do I get an aux in on my 04-06 or iPod control on my 04-08? Yes, doors are High Pass at ~80HZ, Sub is low pass at ~80HZ Q10: Is the audiophile head unit crossed over? Prior to Amp: 2 wires are low level (RCA) signal, 20A power, Ground, 5V Remote turn on, and shield grounding Harness hit or miss preinstalled in non Audiophile trucks Q7: What is the stock Audiophile Sub Wiring? Q6: What Aftermarket Wiring Harness(es) do I need? Q5: How can I tell the difference between the Audiophile and Standard/Premium Head Units?Īudiophile heads have three connectors + Antenna Q4: What options do I have for aftermarket amp placement? Larger tweeters will require opening the hole in the front doors Q3: I want to replace my speakers, what are the aftermarket replacement speaker sizes I can use?Ħ 1/2" and 5 1/4" Coaxials or Components will fit with readily available adapter plates (plates may need to be trimmed to fit the 6 1/2"s). Pics: Ġ7-08 - Front Components 6"x8" woofers + 3/4" Tweeters Rear standard 6"x8" woofers 8" DVC Sub and ~80W Amp under driver side rear seat Head units include AM/FM/CD6 and Nav (Siruis Available in some models) only 07+ have dash mounted line inĠ4-06 - Front Components 4" woofers + 3/4" Tweeters Rear standard 6"x8" woofers 8" DVC Sub and ~80W Amp under driver side rear seat. Various head units including AM/FM, AM/FM/CD, AM/FM/CD6, Nav (Siruis Available in some models) only 07+ have dash mounted line in **NOTE THIS IS WRITTEN SPECIFICALLY FOR 2004-2008 MODEL YEARS, OTHER YEARS MAY VARY**įigured I'd type up some basic info since there are so many questions that come across.
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