Installing aftermarket stereo setup in '04 RT

billscountry · #1 12-26-2008, 09:21 PM

I purchased an '04 RT a few months ago and love it. Now, I'm looking to upgrade the sound system and looking for a few tips.

The first thing I am wondering is where I can run the amplifier power wire. It would be nice if there was an existing grommet in the firewall I would be able to route the power wire through.

This car also has the Infinity stereo with seven speakers I believe. Not sure if this is going to complicate the installation of a new head unit.

If anyone has any information on these topics I would greatly appreciate it.

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pearl01stratcpe · #2 12-27-2008, 10:27 AM

For the cleanest install, you will want to pull the drivers side fender well liner out, then use the existing grommet that holds the main wiring harness.

billscountry · #3 12-27-2008, 02:14 PM

Thanks for the reply.

Do you have any ideas on the Infiniti sound? When I pulled the stock stereo out, there was a two wire harness that I'm not sure what it was for.

pearl01stratcpe · #4 12-28-2008, 02:48 PM

You have to get the correct harness to plug into. There are two different ones. (One for Infinity, and one for non-Infinity models. Look it up on Crutchfield.com. You will also need the piece that goes around the stereo, that fits in the radio bezel/ dash.

Edit: Hopefully this link will work for you. It has a step by step how to for the car (I assume you have the coupe)
http://www.club3g.com/forum/audio/57...y-pre-amp.html

Looks like this is the harness:
http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshow...number=265-846

Here is my HU with the bezel piece.

billscountry · #5 12-29-2008, 10:12 PM

Thanks for all the help and photos.

I finally got the stereo in and it looks and sounds great.

Thanks again pearl.

pearl01stratcpe · #6 12-29-2008, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by billscountry

Thanks again pearl.

No problem