Kicker VSS SSON12 Quick Start Manual Download Page 3

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Subwoofer Harness Routing 

 

6. 

Remove the driver’s side kick/threshold panel by 
loosening the retainer at the top and then pulling 
loose. Fig. 4

 

7. 

Remove the lower portion of the rear seat by 
pulling straight up on the front edge.

 

8. 

Snap loose the rear driver’s side threshold panel 
located along the bottom of the door opening.

 

9. 

Snap loose the lower portion of the B pillar post 
cover.

 

10. 

Remove the driver’s side cover directly in front of 
the console by removing the plastic retainer with 
a Phillip’s screwdriver and then pull the cover 
loose. If installing the optional amplifier system, the passenger’s side panel will need to be 
removed as well but has no plastic retainer and can simply be pulled off. Fig. 5

 

11. 

Remove the radio trim bezel by carefully prying loose with a plastic panel removal tool. 
Start at the corners and work around the bezel. Fig. 6

 

12. Remove the four screws securing the radio, pull radio from dash and disconnect all wiring. 

13. 

Route the white two pin connecter of the subwoofer harness up to the radio opening from the 
driver’s side of the console

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
NOTE: If installing the optional amplifier system, route the amplifier harness at this time. 
 

Subwoofer Input Connection with Optional Amplifier 

 

14. Connect the white two-pin connecter of the subwoofer harness to the corresponding 

connecter of the amplifier harness at this time. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Fig. 4 

Retainer

 

 

Rotate

 

counterclockwise

 

Fig. 5 

Fig. 6 

Summary of Contents for VSS SSON12

Page 1: ...igned for 2012 and newer Chevrolet Sonic vehicles 2015 Stillwater Designs SSON12 A4 20150930 Subwoofer Power Harness Fuse Wire Ties X 6 Foam Strip Wire Taps X 2 Adaptor Harness Subwoofer Harness Subwoofer Assembly ...

Page 2: ... to 9 1 5 Nm Make sure that the wire exits on the side closest to the battery Fig 2 5 Install the black two pin power connector on the subwoofer power harness by first inserting the terminal fully into the connector and then depressing the blue retainer Fig 3 NOTE Make sure the blue retainer in the center of the connector is not depressed it should be flush with the front of the connector If the r...

Page 3: ...ger s side panel will need to be removed as well but has no plastic retainer and can simply be pulled off Fig 5 11 Remove the radio trim bezel by carefully prying loose with a plastic panel removal tool Start at the corners and work around the bezel Fig 6 12 Remove the four screws securing the radio pull radio from dash and disconnect all wiring 13 Route the white two pin connecter of the subwoofe...

Page 4: ...power wire coming through the firewall grommet and tuck out of the way 17 Connect the black ground wire to the factory ground point near the driver s side kick panel Torque to 9 1 5 Nm Fig 8 18 Continue running the subwoofer harness down the driver s side of the car to and under the rear seatback It is helpful to rotate the seatback down to allow clearance for the connecters Secure any excess harn...

Page 5: ...ling the poly bag from beneath it Subwoofer Installation Sedan 24 Find the anchor point on the driver s side of the rear seatback The anchor point is approximately 17 inches from the load floor and 7 inches left of the gap between the seatbacks Make a vertical incision in the carpet seatback approximately 2 3 inches long Fig 13 25 Lay the poly bag that the subwoofer is packaged in on top of the ca...

Page 6: ...onal amplifier system refer to the amplifier instruction manual to complete the installation 28 Reinstall all previously removed parts in reverse order 29 Install fuse into fuse holder 30 Reconnect negative battery cable to battery ...

Page 7: ...music in case there is no low frequency audio in the initial sound check Symptom Possible Cause Solution No Subwoofer Output Fuse not installed in inline fuse holder on subwoofer and or amp harness Install fuse into fuse holder Refer to instructions for correct placement Low battery voltage Recharge the battery Negative battery cable not connected Reconnect negative battery cable Power wire connec...

Page 8: ... If you continue to experience problems after troubleshooting please contact KICKER Technical Support at 800 256 0808 ext 6009 or support kicker com P O Box 459 Stillwater Oklahoma 74076 USA 405 624 8510 ...

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