[weraracer]

its been years since i wired a stereo...using the stock stereo, is the remote on in back just waiting to be used? i assume its blue? also with the amp, is it OK to wedge it under a seat or in a tight spot, or will it overheat. and do i need a speacial tool to remove the stereo or can i just unbolt/pull t out to get to the wires in the back? thanks.

 

[gregrob]

Your amp needs to be mounted so that the fan is not restricted. The new stereo should take a tool to remove, they sell them at Walmart, autoparts stores, etc. It should have two holes on each side that the tool is pushed into, which releases clips and lets the stereo just slide out.

Don't know about the remote wire.

 

[JimTJr]

I BELIVE there should be one on the stock radio. I used an amp on my stock radio in my 99 but my nephue helped me wire it and I guess he did that part. I also had to use the RCA adapter to tap into the rear speaker wires for the subs. Going to build a new box and do it in my '03 too soon.

 

[weraracer]

well the amp has speaker line inputs, so i dont need the RCA inline converter. but the amp doesnt have a fan on it . its a sony xplod if that matters. i also thought there may be a way to remove the stereo without the tool.

 

[badcb]

If you dont have the tool some times if you pull the dash out(plastic) the radio comes with it.It will only come out so far you will have to undo the wire connectors and drop the shifter (if auto) into low.Then use a regular screwdriver on the clips on the back of the radio to get it out of the panel.Its a lot less hassel with the tool to pull the radio .

 

[JimTJr]

It is only a couple dollars I think,, I would do that before tearing the dash apart.. why ask for rattles??? Just a thought.

 

[weraracer]

well ill pick up the tool then. as for the amp. it doesnt have any fan, but i guess i cant wedge it up against the bottom of the rear seat eh - but i want it hard to notice. ill have to think of something.

 

[gregrob]

You sure it doesn't have a fan. If you looked at a laptop computer it wouldn't 'look' like it has a fan, but it does.

 

[rlalford]

Your Sony explode probably does not have a fan. I think those Explodes are prone to heating up. I didn't notice if you've got an ex cab or a crew. If it has some room round it, it shouldn't be too bad. I think under the back seat of my crew will be okay when I install my amp.