running rcas behind the dash

*bates* · 08-21-2002, 09:25 PM

hey all
i hink its time to get a new hu in my x. i want to use rca cables to run the signal to my amp. i was wondering whats involved in doin this. do i need to take the dash apart to do this? i just cant bring myself to have someone else do it for me cause i hae done everything so far and would like to keep it that way.
anybody got any info?

WoodysX · 08-21-2002, 09:37 PM

To take out a HU you have to take off the folling in this order:
1. Take out (fully) the ciggerate tray, unscrew both screws
2. Take off the front pannel, just get a flat head screw driver and pop out the clips.
3. Then you have easy access to your HU

TIPS
1. Some times you have to put the car in a lower spot like D or somthing (automatic) to get the pannel off

Also about your RCA's I just ran mine down to the gas pedal and under the rug mats, under the back seat mats and up through the seats.

Im shure others on this board will come up with other helpfull hints to. Later

Magicfan25 · 08-21-2002, 09:39 PM

take a coat hanger, cut to sections off.... fold them into a "U" shape, put them into the four holes in the front of the HU, you'll feel them clip in..pull the HU out (or you can get the Din tool from Walmart for $3

Just noticed its a 91...maybe I'm wrong..

*bates* · 08-21-2002, 09:51 PM

no actually i already have an older aftermarket hu in it of which i have the keys to take it out. i can taker the dash aprt for the most part(the front panel, ashtray, and take out hu) but i just wanted to know if there is more needed to run the cables to the hu. i want a really clean install thats all.

*zavaral* · 08-21-2002, 09:58 PM

ok i have a 91 and from my hu im running rca cables and the remote to the cargo to pump my amp on my box under the dash by the floor is a big area of nothing and wires take the rca and basically drop it throught the room then lift up your floor board carpet runn the cable under that to the panels on the side and runn them all the way to the back if you have a sett up like mine if you want pics tell me ill take them and email them to you ok

*bates* · 08-21-2002, 10:08 PM

nope that explains it perfectly, once i figured out where periods went!
Thanks!

*zavaral* · 08-21-2002, 11:03 PM

sorry bout that. but you wont be able to see the wires under all the panals. there see the periods lol

Crankcase · 08-22-2002, 01:20 AM

An easy way to acsess behind the radio is to drop the gloce compartment all the way. It lowers by squeezing in the sides, and it drops all the way down. That way you can run your hand in behind the dash.....

*bates* · 08-22-2002, 01:42 PM

sweet nice tip!

LudusHatesReese · 08-23-2002, 02:16 PM

Running it under the carpet is optional though. Mines not.

08-21-2002, 09:25 PM	#1
bates Shine on Benevolent Sun Kingston, Ontario, Canada 1991 Eddie Bauer 4x4 4dr Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,170 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	running rcas behind the dash hey all i hink its time to get a new hu in my x. i want to use rca cables to run the signal to my amp. i was wondering whats involved in doin this. do i need to take the dash apart to do this? i just cant bring myself to have someone else do it for me cause i hae done everything so far and would like to keep it that way. anybody got any info?

08-21-2002, 09:37 PM	#2
WoodysX Wannabe Elite Explorer Ashburn Virginia 91 EB & Q Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 306 Vehicle Specs	To take out a HU you have to take off the folling in this order: 1. Take out (fully) the ciggerate tray, unscrew both screws 2. Take off the front pannel, just get a flat head screw driver and pop out the clips. 3. Then you have easy access to your HU TIPS 1. Some times you have to put the car in a lower spot like D or somthing (automatic) to get the pannel off Also about your RCA's I just ran mine down to the gas pedal and under the rug mats, under the back seat mats and up through the seats. Im shure others on this board will come up with other helpfull hints to. Later __________________ My New Ride http://www.cardomain.com/id/93blackq45 My Old Ride/System www.cardomain.com/id/woodmister AIM- Woodmyster703

08-21-2002, 09:39 PM	#3
Magicfan25 Wannabe Elite Explorer Central FL and WPB Florida 98 Sport SOHC Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 881 Vehicle Specs	take a coat hanger, cut to sections off.... fold them into a "U" shape, put them into the four holes in the front of the HU, you'll feel them clip in..pull the HU out (or you can get the Din tool from Walmart for $3 Just noticed its a 91...maybe I'm wrong.. __________________ 98 Explorer Sport 2WHD 4.0SOHCV6 Pioneer DEH 8400 MP, JL 500/1, JL 12W3 (x2) Custom built downfiring box.

08-21-2002, 09:51 PM	#4
bates Shine on Benevolent Sun Kingston, Ontario, Canada 1991 Eddie Bauer 4x4 4dr Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,170 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	no actually i already have an older aftermarket hu in it of which i have the keys to take it out. i can taker the dash aprt for the most part(the front panel, ashtray, and take out hu) but i just wanted to know if there is more needed to run the cables to the hu. i want a really clean install thats all. __________________ Josh Johnston 2006 Toyota Yaris RS <-- beater 1991 Explorer 4dr 4x4 EB 1989 Mustang LX 5.0L

08-21-2002, 09:58 PM	#5
zavaral Furby Murderer Little Rock AFB, AR '91 LMT-XL Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 897 Vehicle Specs	ok i have a 91 and from my hu im running rca cables and the remote to the cargo to pump my amp on my box under the dash by the floor is a big area of nothing and wires take the rca and basically drop it throught the room then lift up your floor board carpet runn the cable under that to the panels on the side and runn them all the way to the back if you have a sett up like mine if you want pics tell me ill take them and email them to you ok __________________ In this era, our cities have become giants of steel and concrete, organized by computers and electronic technology. It makes us feel safe to think man has control of his environment, that science and logic has proven everything. But yet, there are many phenomina that are beyond our knowledge and reason.

08-21-2002, 10:08 PM	#6
bates Shine on Benevolent Sun Kingston, Ontario, Canada 1991 Eddie Bauer 4x4 4dr Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,170 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	nope that explains it perfectly, once i figured out where periods went! Thanks! __________________ Josh Johnston 2006 Toyota Yaris RS <-- beater 1991 Explorer 4dr 4x4 EB 1989 Mustang LX 5.0L

08-21-2002, 11:03 PM	#7
zavaral Furby Murderer Little Rock AFB, AR '91 LMT-XL Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 897 Vehicle Specs	sorry bout that. but you wont be able to see the wires under all the panals. there see the periods lol __________________ In this era, our cities have become giants of steel and concrete, organized by computers and electronic technology. It makes us feel safe to think man has control of his environment, that science and logic has proven everything. But yet, there are many phenomina that are beyond our knowledge and reason.

08-22-2002, 01:20 AM	#8
Crankcase Moderator Emeritus Vancouver B.C, Canada 1992 XL Ex-Police Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 9,543 Vehicle Specs	An easy way to acsess behind the radio is to drop the gloce compartment all the way. It lowers by squeezing in the sides, and it drops all the way down. That way you can run your hand in behind the dash..... __________________ Explorer Family 1992 XL Mine 1992 XL Sisters 1992 XL Dads 1994 XL Moms Ex-Moderator: Modified Explorations Drivelines New Member Forum ***Guest star poster....

08-22-2002, 01:42 PM	#9
bates Shine on Benevolent Sun Kingston, Ontario, Canada 1991 Eddie Bauer 4x4 4dr Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,170 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	sweet nice tip! __________________ Josh Johnston 2006 Toyota Yaris RS <-- beater 1991 Explorer 4dr 4x4 EB 1989 Mustang LX 5.0L

08-23-2002, 02:16 PM	#10
LudusHatesReese Wannabe Elite Explorer Pearland, Texas '91 Sport 4.0L Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 262 Vehicle Specs	Running it under the carpet is optional though. Mines not. __________________ 1991 Sport 4x4 Glass Pack w/3" pipes and sweet chrome tip K&N drop in filter Sony CDX-5000 HU Boston 6.5" 3-ways Pioneer 5x7s Izusu Stock 1" Tweeters 2 MTX 10" 3,000 rolls of Electrical Tape