View Full Version : step by step...my new stereo install w/pics


ZR1clone
03-23-2008, 10:15 PM
Here it goes...

take off the trim pieces and removs the old Bose
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remove the fuse trim and the passenger side vents

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remove the bottom trim and locate the Bose reciever box
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ZR1clone
03-23-2008, 10:23 PM
next...pull the three plugs from the Bose reciever

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plug these three little jewels into the wire harness
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start cutting and labeling wires to extend the wire harness. I used about 4ft. MAKE SURE YOU LABEL THE WIRESCORRECTLY BEFORE YOU PULL;)

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ZR1clone
03-23-2008, 10:36 PM
Then...Pull the wires through to the stereo "hole" and to the new wire harness

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Connect your labeled wires. Make sure connections are tight andsealed.
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Next connect the ends of the stereo harness to your pulled wires. Make sure they are secure.
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ZR1clone
03-23-2008, 10:42 PM
after that... I worked on the mounting bracket...

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Severe "MACGUYVERING"was necessary to make all things fit just right. You will see what I mean when you try. Here are some of the things that I did. They worked for me. Feel free to make improvements as you see fit.
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A little cardboard to fill the gap and add support since only one mounting bracket screw hole lined up right.

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I used some styrofoam to make "pillars". This was cut from the styrofoam padding the new reciever in the box. I used two pieces on the left side to hold up the bracket and shelf where there was no screw to mount to... you'll see.;)
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ZR1clone
03-23-2008, 10:55 PM
Finally...[sm=bling.gif][sm=Flahssssss.gif][sm=happybounce.gif][sm=hail.gif][sm=happy046.gif][sm=signs003.gif][sm=wootwoot.gif]Thanks to all those that posted info previously about this topic. I hope that this can help a lot of people in the future. Please feel free to comment on this. THANKS CORVETTEFORUMS.COM

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blueshark
03-23-2008, 11:33 PM
Great job! enjoy your new tunes. Cheers

LeesVette
03-24-2008, 07:53 AM
Looks good!

harleymarkt
03-24-2008, 01:24 PM
has anybody put a in-dash tv in their c4 im thinking about it any input would be nice any pic would be nicer

pg
03-24-2008, 02:24 PM
Great job and great pictures, I'm sure that will help out the next person, PG.