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Tools Needed: 

(depending upon vehicle)

000AMPIG

Revision 3/14/05

*000AMPIG*

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Copyright 2005  Crutchfield Corporation

Amplifier Installation Guide

Flat Blade 
Screwdriver

Phillips
Screwdriver

Panel Tool

Pliers

Drill & 
Bit Set

Utility Knife

Wire Stripper/
Crimp Tool

A note about wiring:

 In addition to the tools listed, your amp 

installation will require power and ground wiring, plus RCA 

cables, terminals, and a remote turn-on lead. The easiest way 

to get all of these items is in an amplifier wiring kit, available 

at crutchfield.com. 

Soldering 
 Iron

Heat  
Shrink Tubing

Electrical Tape

Heat Gun

Socket & 
Ratchet Set

IMPORTANT

 
Before starting, compare items on your invoice with items received. Carefully check through packaging material. If 
any item is missing, please call:

  

Crutchfield Customer Service at 1-800-955-9091

Although reasonable attempts are made to verify the accuracy of the information 
contained in this guide, it is presented without warranties or guarantees of any 
type due to the constantly changing nature of this type of information and running 
changes in vehicle production. Any person or entity using this information does so 
at his or its own risk. If you find that our instructions do not apply to your vehicle, 
or if you have questions, do not continue with your installation. Contact our toll-free 
technical support for assistance (Tech support phone number is on your invoice).

As with any car audio/video installation, your first 

step is to disconnect the negative terminal of your 

car battery to prevent short circuits. Check your Crutchfield 

MasterSheet™ (available for most vehicles) or vehicle owner’s 

manual for specific directions. In some vehicles, disconnecting 

the battery may require you to re-enter a security code or have 

the dealer reset the internal computer. 

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Summary of Contents for 000AMPIG

Page 1: ...ice at 1 800 955 9091 Although reasonable attempts are made to verify the accuracy of the information contained in this guide it is presented without warranties or guarantees of any type due to the constantly changing nature of this type of information and running changes in vehicle production Any person or entity using this information does so at his or its own risk If you find that our instructi...

Page 2: ...on t get trapped inside accidentally IMPORTANT Follow the manufacturer s recommendations for mounting the amp and make sure it s secure An amp that isn t secure could break loose in an accident and injure a passenger as it flies through the vehicle Making the Power Connections 1 Following your Crutchfield MasterSheet available for most vehicles or owner s manual set the parking brake and disconnect...

Page 3: ...heet available for most vehicles or read our In Dash Receiver Installation Guide Strip the insulation off a small section of this wire coming from the radio wrap the blue turn on lead included in amp wiring kit around it and solder Or make the connection with crimp connectors and a crimp tool Wrap the solder or crimp connection with electrical tape or use a heat gun to apply heat shrink tubing to ...

Page 4: ...ave screws present which will need to be removed Figure 2 Seat Belt removal A seat belt may be located on a panel that needs to be removed Most seat belt anchor covers pry off The seat belt anchor is secured with a large nut or bolt Figure 3 Pillar Trimpanel removal Remove seat belt if present Remove screw covers screws and plastic retaining clips if present Pry up edges of panel to remove Figures...

Page 5: ...e engine and listen for any engine whine coming through the speakers If there are no noise problems re install the radio and mount the amplifier using self tapping screws 10 Connect speaker wires to your speakers or subwoofer box Then to maximize clean signal strength from your amp you ll need to adjust the gain or input sensitivity settings Here s how Set the input sensitivity controls of your amp...

Page 6: ... route the turn on lead with the RCA wires if being used If the amp fails to trun on check the main power wire fuse as well as the fuses on the amp Also ensure that the ground cable is connected to an unpainted metal surface such as seat bolts If the amp does not turn on check the remote turn on lead to verify voltage To test disconnect the remote turn on lead Then connect a small jumper wire from...

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