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skysharker1 · 08-08-2011, 10:25 PM

Got it...thank. What about all the wires, there's room for them behind the radio?

toyboy1980 · 08-09-2011, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by skysharker1

Got it...thank. What about all the wires, there's room for them behind the radio?

Well...since some of these guys have done it, clearly it's possible to fit everything in there without cutting behind the radio. I did cut mine, just because I want PLENTY of space back there for the cooling fan on the head unit to do it's job. It's also considerably easier to get all of the wiring and harnesses in there if you cut that center plastic out. It really just depends on the depth of your HU, and what you're comfortable with.

skysharker1 · 08-10-2011, 07:35 AM

OK....started connecting all the harnesses and stuff....I am about done with that. Can someone tell me what the deal is with this? Do I tapethis up or does anything else connect to it?

Darth Martel · 08-10-2011, 08:23 AM

That's a relay so you can have a sound for your turn signal. Those are the only 2 wires that go to it. It's only purpose is for a clicking sound when your turn signal is on.

skysharker1 · 08-10-2011, 09:06 AM

Got it...thanks. So I can tape it up them.

Do you know where the XM box is located and how to get to it?

metthem · 08-10-2011, 09:22 AM

With a new head unit, can you still control things like haveing the lights flash or not flash upon locking or unlocking doors, or things of that nature that is controlled through the factory radio?

Kunihiro1 · 08-10-2011, 09:39 AM

I am not electronically smart, so I had my professionally installed. Like the other folks have already said, you don't lose any functionality with all the factory stuff.

I believe your factory XM unit is located within the rear portion of your console, where the usb connection is. You will lose the ability to use that usb port inside the glove box, depending on where usb port (or if your head unit has one) is located (front or back.)

I installed a Pioneer XM unit, but did not use the existing "shark fin" antenna. Not really sure if you can plug into it or not. Someone with more brains than I can hopefully answer that. My XM unit was inserted underneath the floor carpeting on the passenger side. If you lift up the carpet, there will be some foam padding under there. The installer measured the XM unit, carved out the shape of the unit in the foam padding and placed it inside. Can't even tell anything is there.

As far as cutting out the backside, the installer did not do any cutting back there. He tucked everything neatly in the back.

My head unit is the Pioneer 4300BT (blue tooth) with DVD (no nav.) It should be very similar to yours.

I would also recommend getting a hold of Darth Martel, a member on this board, who has acquired a lot of experience in the installation of the Metra kit......smart guy!...

austinjames · 08-10-2011, 10:21 AM

Your xm will work if it fits your new head unit. Has nothing to do with the metra. I know my clarion had to have an xm adapter to fit. Also if you wanna cut the support I have a photo in my album of a closeup of what to cut. I had no other option to cut because I had no room at all for the the metra box and all the wires. Hope that helps

toyboy1980 · 08-10-2011, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by austinjames

Your xm will work if it fits your new head unit. Has nothing to do with the metra. I know my clarion had to have an xm adapter to fit. Also if you wanna cut the support I have a photo in my album of a closeup of what to cut. I had no other option to cut because I had no room at all for the the metra box and all the wires. Hope that helps

Ditto. My HU was way too deep to fit everything back there without cutting. Plus, I wanted to make sure that the cooling fan had plenty of room to do it's job. These HUs get pretty damn hot, especially in this summer heat.

skysharker1 · 08-10-2011, 12:29 PM

Thanks for the input!!!

skysharker1 · 08-10-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Kunihiro1

My XM unit was inserted underneath the floor carpeting on the passenger side. If you lift up the carpet, there will be some foam padding under there. The installer measured the XM unit, carved out the shape of the unit in the foam padding and placed it inside. Can't even tell anything is there.

Are you referring to the passenger side foot rest area, or underneath the seat?

Kunihiro1 · 08-10-2011, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by skysharker1

Are you referring to the passenger side foot rest area, or underneath the seat?

It's the footrest area, where it slants up to the firewall. If you lift up the carpet, there will be a foam pad. You can pull that out from underneath the carpet and take a dremel tool to carve out the size of your XM tuner. it will be the side of the foam that faces the floor. If I was smart enough to take a picture of it at the time it was installed, it would be a lot easier to see.

skysharker1 · 08-10-2011, 11:17 PM

Antenna Question: When removing the stock HU, there are two antenna-like plugs that are removed (a yellow one and a black one, I believe). Can someone please tell me what these are?? I'm assuming one is the XM and the other is??? Which one is which??

Darth Martel · 08-11-2011, 09:10 AM

One is your radio antenna. I can't remember what the connector looks like exactly. I think it's round.

08-10-2011, 08:23 AM	#18
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	That's a relay so you can have a sound for your turn signal. Those are the only 2 wires that go to it. It's only purpose is for a clicking sound when your turn signal is on. __________________ 2016 Black 1SS w/ MRC, low-gloss black wheels, auto trans. Self-created custom Dark Knight Edition accents. Rotofab CAI with dry filter and sound tube delete, PRAY ported intake manifold and throttle body, Texas Speed cam, Stainless Works headers and exhaust, Skid Mark garage E85 kit, JMS fuel pump voltage booster, Circle D torque converter. Custom E85/mod tune by Jannetty Racing.

08-10-2011, 09:39 AM	#21
Kunihiro1 Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Upland Posts: 104	I am not electronically smart, so I had my professionally installed. Like the other folks have already said, you don't lose any functionality with all the factory stuff. I believe your factory XM unit is located within the rear portion of your console, where the usb connection is. You will lose the ability to use that usb port inside the glove box, depending on where usb port (or if your head unit has one) is located (front or back.) I installed a Pioneer XM unit, but did not use the existing "shark fin" antenna. Not really sure if you can plug into it or not. Someone with more brains than I can hopefully answer that. My XM unit was inserted underneath the floor carpeting on the passenger side. If you lift up the carpet, there will be some foam padding under there. The installer measured the XM unit, carved out the shape of the unit in the foam padding and placed it inside. Can't even tell anything is there. As far as cutting out the backside, the installer did not do any cutting back there. He tucked everything neatly in the back. My head unit is the Pioneer 4300BT (blue tooth) with DVD (no nav.) It should be very similar to yours. I would also recommend getting a hold of Darth Martel, a member on this board, who has acquired a lot of experience in the installation of the Metra kit......smart guy!... __________________ '69 SS Camaro 2SS/RS, CGM, Magnaflow Exhaust, Pfadt Suspension, Airaid intake (Sold) 71 RS Camaro (Sold) Z Car (Sorry, Nissan 350Z)

08-10-2011, 10:21 AM	#22
austinjames Account Suspend...Right Drives: Synergy LS & Vulcan 1600cc Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lakeland, Florida Posts: 3,547 View My Garage	Your xm will work if it fits your new head unit. Has nothing to do with the metra. I know my clarion had to have an xm adapter to fit. Also if you wanna cut the support I have a photo in my album of a closeup of what to cut. I had no other option to cut because I had no room at all for the the metra box and all the wires. Hope that helps __________________

08-11-2011, 09:10 AM	#28
Darth Martel Darth Martel Drives: Black 1SS with 20% tinted windows Join Date: May 2009 Location: Bizzaroland Posts: 1,495	One is your radio antenna. I can't remember what the connector looks like exactly. I think it's round. __________________ 2016 Black 1SS w/ MRC, low-gloss black wheels, auto trans. Self-created custom Dark Knight Edition accents. Rotofab CAI with dry filter and sound tube delete, PRAY ported intake manifold and throttle body, Texas Speed cam, Stainless Works headers and exhaust, Skid Mark garage E85 kit, JMS fuel pump voltage booster, Circle D torque converter. Custom E85/mod tune by Jannetty Racing.

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skysharker1 Airborne Paratroopers!!! Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mid-NJ.....13 Year Army Paratrooper. Death from Above!!! Posts: 202	Got it...thank. What about all the wires, there's room for them behind the radio?

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skysharker1 Airborne Paratroopers!!! Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mid-NJ.....13 Year Army Paratrooper. Death from Above!!! Posts: 202	OK....started connecting all the harnesses and stuff....I am about done with that. Can someone tell me what the deal is with this? Do I tapethis up or does anything else connect to it?

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skysharker1 Airborne Paratroopers!!! Drives: 2016 Camaro SS Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Mid-NJ.....13 Year Army Paratrooper. Death from Above!!! Posts: 202	Antenna Question: When removing the stock HU, there are two antenna-like plugs that are removed (a yellow one and a black one, I believe). Can someone please tell me what these are?? I'm assuming one is the XM and the other is??? Which one is which??