Head Unit install in pics

[9T8WS6]

Nice write up with photos.
Now someone needs to post the speakers being changed with photos including removing all of the panels.
Yes, I need to replace speakers.

[sjsingle1]

i did do the back seat 6 1/2 inch subs......but it was a no brainer......the stockers seem to wanna crap out

[Timotheren]

This one looks too old and it is out of fashion these days , i think it also not be working properly , it is not even good in looks, it is completely outdated , seems to be really boring one, you should buy a new one and keep this one in museum.

[sjsingle1]

Hey SJ!

I was hoping to get a little bit of help from you as I've just installed a new HU into my 2001 Trans Am and my experience is identical to your guide here.

I have two main questions:

1) Whether or not you know what the second set/harness of wires is for on the very right in this picture? (I installed my new HU and all I ended up using was the first set/harness of wires on the left)


2) If you could provide a little assistance with the Axxess steering wheel control unit?

I purchased a PAC SWI-Jack and it was WAY too complicated. The Axxess looks quite a bit easier.

My questions with the Axxess unit are whether you spliced the Axxess unit's red & black wires into the red & black wires of the set/harness for power, and finally what wire did you pull out of the OEM harness (below) to connect with a wire of the Axxess unit for the control function? (Looks like you used a pink wire on the Axxess unit and a blue wire from the OEM harness?)


Thanks in advance!

just now saw your post......i forget where the wires go......but the adapter wiring harness used every wire that was needed to make it work for power and sound and antenna function.......so no wire with a purpose was left out

you are correct on the AXXCESS wiring.....it is also noted in the wring instructions that come with the unit.......it only takes 1 wire to make all those buttons work

[SuperSSguy]

Good writeup. I agree though. We need one for a double din. Wish I took pictures as I did mine.

Whats a double din?

[sjsingle1]

its like putting 2 radios in the stock hole......the stock hole is like 1 1/2 radio size

[SSNAKEATER23]

Hell of a job with the step by step process.

[98ramairguy]

LSCYAl8er did you make that mounting bracket with the Firehawk in it? That looks awesome

[Questioner]

I dont have to worry about the security light or anything?

[GeorgeKl]

HELP For those of you that have replaced your stereo head unit how do you remove the ac control knobs. I don't want to just start pulling in case there are retainer pins or clips ..Thanks...