HU Test fit. I needed to move the bracket up to fit the factory screws. Wood clear coat was lightly scratch but a little wipe removes it.

OEM Nav removed. Huge opening.

Bracket moved up to line up to the factory Holes.


Notice I used silicone for the knob installs. Its done in case it breaks or needs to be swapped out later.


Running wires took about 5 hours since many parts needed to be loosened or removed. Also since the OEM tuner was in the rear all the wires need to be run along with the RCAs for the amp and reverse camera. The power seat harness was not disconnected since I heard that this will require the dealer to reset the airbag lights.

Wires/cables are run through the middle of the car. The red cable is the Monster 6 channel RCA cable. It looks like a 4 guage power cable.

Screwdriver used to give room when lifing the carpet.

Power, antenna and HD tuner. HD tuner is currently placed under the seat but it will be relocated to the rear by the spare tire. This was a pain to install since the OEM antenna cable is in the rear. I needed to run 2 long antenna cables since the MSN direct needed to be in the front. The connection is in this order: From OEM antenna to MSN direct to HD Tuner. Antenna ends there since the signal is then passed into the head unit via the IPBUS. The HU antenna jack is not used.

Climate control removed and the wires HU wires behind

Wires tied together.

GPS Nav antenna placed on the air duct behind the speedometer under the dash.

VSS wire plugged in behind the speedometer.

Taking apart upper console for mic placement and removal of motorola BT kit mic.

Relocated the sunroof switch to the other side to mount the HU mic closer to me while using the OEM mic cap.


Mic mounted in left most space

SWI-PS connected. Original wire is cut to connect the SWI.

Wire tapped all speaker connections to 8 speakers. The car has 10 speakers but I am only using 8 and they will be going through a kicker passive crossover. Kicker amp below is used for the Subwoofer.

Crossovers. Note the battery is below. Picture is located on the back left of the vehicle.

4 Channel amp installed. Sub amp installed directly below it.

Finally fully installed picture.

Two and a half days of installing and I now can finally relax and enjoy it. Headrest monitors installed and pictures to follow.