How to Install a Subwoofer in a 2000 VW Jetta GLS
Now that you have all the items start by disconnecting the negative side of the battery., Remove the battery terminal top by un-clipping it., Remove the fuse panel and drivers side piece of dash., Remove the T20 Torx Screws located underneath the...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Now that you have all the items start by disconnecting the negative side of the battery.
THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT WHEN PLAYING WITH THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
A SHORT IN THE SYSTEM COULD DAMAGE OTHER ELECTRONICS OR EVEN ENDANGER YOUR OWN LIFE. , Now remove the Air intake box.
To remove the top remove the 2 Phillips screws and the clamp off the intake house.
To remove the whole box you'll need a 10mm socket wrench with a 6" extension., closest to the door. it should just pull straight off., There should be
3., after you remove the clip just slide the panel outwards toward the drivers seat.,, pull the piece up first then outwards toward the inside of the car. there is a clip again. once the clip is remove you need to jimmy the piece around until you get it around the hood lever., The panel closest to the front just has clips so it is easily pulled., Remove both screws the about halfway up the panel closer to the front there is a green clip that must be removed in order to pull the panel completely off.
Once the seat belt panel is removed the rear side panel becomes exposed.
It has 1 Phillips screw which you need to remove in order to take off the panel. , it only has a tiny nut that is unscrewed and the panel is lifted up not removed.
No need to remove this panel.
You only have to be able to run cables underneath.,, The firewall is located behind where the airbox was.,, to eliminate the rattling when the subwoofer is on zip tie the power cables together., Now the power cables are now ready to be connected to your amp., Everything is the same except you will not need to go throughout the firewall this time only feed the wire into where the car stereo is. , the stereo should just slide out and then you'll have access to the wiring harness., make sure You do research on your vehicles wire setup.
Different models may vary., Now its very important to test out the system before u put everything back and realize that it doesn't work.,, -
Step 2: Remove the battery terminal top by un-clipping it.
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Step 3: Remove the fuse panel and drivers side piece of dash.
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Step 4: Remove the T20 Torx Screws located underneath the drivers lower dash (AKA - Kick Panels).
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Step 5: Pull the lower dash piece out but be careful because there is a clip there.
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Step 6: Remove the dead pedal by unscrewing the T20 screws and then simply slide the pedal upward until all the 3 clips are detached.
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Step 7: Now remove the hood pull panel.
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Step 8: Remove the side panels that run down the side of the vehicle.
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Step 9: The seat belt panel has 2 Phillips screws at the bottom.
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Step 10: The last panel is the easiest to remove.
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Step 11: Now to run the cables + -
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Step 12: Push the cables through the firewall in the engine bay into the cockpit of the car.
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Step 13: Once the cables are inside the vehicles cockpit ties down the cable as neat as possible with zip ties to ensure tidiness.
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Step 14: Run cables parallel to the existing power cables going to the trunk.
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Step 15: Once the cable is fed into the rear seating area feed the cables underneath the seats to penetrate in to the trunk area.
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Step 16: Now do the same exact thing on the other side for the RCA cables and signal switch cable.
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Step 17: Remove the car stereo using the OEM Removal tools.
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Step 18: Time to solder.
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Step 19: Once everything is all connected correctly connect your power cable to the battery and connect all your cables to the amp.
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Step 20: Now when your system is functional proceed on re applying the panels in there correct areas.
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Step 21: Also to make your trunk look tidy zip tie and tuck away any noticeable cables.
Detailed Guide
THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT WHEN PLAYING WITH THE VEHICLES ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.
A SHORT IN THE SYSTEM COULD DAMAGE OTHER ELECTRONICS OR EVEN ENDANGER YOUR OWN LIFE. , Now remove the Air intake box.
To remove the top remove the 2 Phillips screws and the clamp off the intake house.
To remove the whole box you'll need a 10mm socket wrench with a 6" extension., closest to the door. it should just pull straight off., There should be
3., after you remove the clip just slide the panel outwards toward the drivers seat.,, pull the piece up first then outwards toward the inside of the car. there is a clip again. once the clip is remove you need to jimmy the piece around until you get it around the hood lever., The panel closest to the front just has clips so it is easily pulled., Remove both screws the about halfway up the panel closer to the front there is a green clip that must be removed in order to pull the panel completely off.
Once the seat belt panel is removed the rear side panel becomes exposed.
It has 1 Phillips screw which you need to remove in order to take off the panel. , it only has a tiny nut that is unscrewed and the panel is lifted up not removed.
No need to remove this panel.
You only have to be able to run cables underneath.,, The firewall is located behind where the airbox was.,, to eliminate the rattling when the subwoofer is on zip tie the power cables together., Now the power cables are now ready to be connected to your amp., Everything is the same except you will not need to go throughout the firewall this time only feed the wire into where the car stereo is. , the stereo should just slide out and then you'll have access to the wiring harness., make sure You do research on your vehicles wire setup.
Different models may vary., Now its very important to test out the system before u put everything back and realize that it doesn't work.,,
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