- 1). Disconnect the negative battery cable (or grounding cable) from the vehicle's battery. The grounding cable is the black cable that connects the battery to the frame or chassis of the vehicle. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to loosen the bolt holding the cable's clamp around the negative lead post. Remove the clamp from the lead.
- 2). Remove the old stereo deck. Removal procedures vary among models. Consult your vehicle's owner's manual for specific instructions. Disconnect the wiring groups from the rear of the old unit. There are four groups of wiring; the antenna, the amplifier, the speakers and the power supply.
- 3). Connect the wiring groups from the vehicle to a wiring harness adapter. The adapter will provide a uniform platform for connecting components to the Pioneer Multi-Channel receiver.
- 4). Install a universal faceplate adapter to the opening of the dash formerly occupied by the old stereo deck. The faceplate adapter will slide into the dash opening and provide a slot able to fit the Pioneer receiver.
- 5). Connect the free ends of the wiring harness adapter to the Pioneer stereo receiver. The adapter will have available outlets for up to three channels. The channels are most commonly used for the radio and CD function, the amplifier and a subwoofer.
- 6). Place the Pioneer receiver into the slot provided by the faceplate adapter. Reattach any paneling that may have had to be removed, depending on the vehicle's procedures for stereo installation.
- 7). Reconnect the grounding cable to the vehicle's battery. Place the cable's clamp around the negative lead post. Use a Phillips-head screwdriver to tighten the cable's clamp around the lead. The clamp needs to be tightened only to the point that the clamp cannot be moved around the negative lead post by hand.
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