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aznboi3644 
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Posted: October 12, 2006 at 6:08 PM / IP Logged  
Yes I want to bypass my amp because I have to have my gain set almost to max to keep up with the door speakers as they get loud at volume 14 out of 35.
So I wanna bypass the factory amp...So I have to take off the rear passenger side panel??
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Yes or you could take off the passenger kick panel or rocker panel to access the speaker leads. The colors wll be RF+ WHITE/ Green, RF- Dk GREEN/ Red, LF+ ORANGE / Green, LF- Lt Blue/White, RR+ ORANGE / Red, RR- BROWN / Pink, LR+ Gray/Blue, LR- Tan / YELLOW
There is no such thing as free installation!
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tcss is correct and so is nouseforname. It comes down to if you prefer to pull the passenger side rear panel and just plug in the bypass hareness or grab the wires at the kick, cut, connect and run to the dash. Niether is too difficult just depends on if you are more comfortable pulling the panel or cutting/connecting/running wires. Regardless you should still do the phase check I posted earlier as you told me the speakers were replaced and unless aftermarket speaker plug adaptors were used, or whoever installed them knows the color codes they can be out of phase. It will make a HUGE difference in bass response and sound quality if the phasing is correct. If you choose to go the bypass harness route you will see the amp on the fender well area towards the back seat behind the PASSENGER side rear panel. Although some feel the need to remove the entire panel if you remove the plastic push pins, the rear sill, the top sill (all phillips) and the lower phillips under the carpet you will be able to pull the panel out enough to unplug the harnesses from the amp and plug in the bypass harness., its like crawling into a giant "clam" with sharp plastic edges so be careful and don't bend the panel too much or it could crack. You are now on the right track, take care

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Posted: October 12, 2006 at 7:18 PM / IP Logged  
Ahh yes...thanks..I'm not sure what i'll do yet.
But if I do cut and connect to the dash I can just connect the dash leads directly to the newly ran wires from the kick???
Thank you
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Posted: October 12, 2006 at 9:15 PM / IP Logged  

Ok aznboi my new friend, because you are even asking this question is more reason why the bypass at the amp may be the best way for you to go. it seems you already have the skill to remove panels.

However, it can't hurt to learn the other method. When you cut the speaker wires at the kick you need to extend the side of the wires that are going to the speakers and run them to the dash. Then connect those directly to the head units speaker outputs. You will no longer need the small square harness and the factory side will just be laying behind the dash doing nothing, you no longer need it.

The longer gray one is the power so just leave that one connected the way it is. do the phase check I told you about before you remount the head. If all is well slide the deck back in, reinstall the kick and enjoy your system without all the problems.

Later bro

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