Stereo Installation for R31 Silhouette

[PhatDat]

hey guys,

this is my first post. i recently got a r31 series2 silhouette with a standard stereo. i wish to install my pioneer EH-P7550MP head unit. I have my new speakers already installed, but i can't work out the old wiring to the head unit. If someone has a map of which colour wires are the power lead, antenna and so on, or no of someone who could help me , it would help me a lot.

cheers

[Chris Rogers]

grab a multimeter. you will have a +12 constant and a +12 with the key. the speaker wires are common ground so you will have to run wires to each speaker. use the original mounting bracket from the old radio and use two screws to hold the poineer unit in from the sides. you will have to drill two holes in the bracket.

that should get you started - if you have questions post here and I'll answer them.

[predator]

What he said pretty much

I installed mine just the other weekend. You will need to drill some extra holes in the metal bracket to bring it forward to fit flush with the front of the surround. Can take a bit of careful drilling to work out the exact distance it needs to come forward.

For the speaker wiring use proper speaker wire (or the ones included with the aftermarket speakers, depending on how fussy you are)..punch through the rubber with the rest of the door loom, again, punch through the rubber grommet in the body, feed the wires through.. Remove the kick panel, and feed the wire down until you can pull it through. Run under the carpet to behind the stereo.

On the LHS i had to unbolt the ECU to feed the wire through.

Might take a photo and post it up to show you how mine turned out.

[Chris Rogers]

predator,

I'm lazy when it comes to doing that side I will use the std wiring and rewire the other 3 speakers.

[predator]

laziness is good

Here is a shot anyhow in my r31. Paint the whole surround if you're bored.