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TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure 1. Vehicle Preparation A Panel a. Apply parking brake. b. Open the trunk and hood of the vehicle. Door Latch c. Disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. Window/Door Lock Panel d. Prepare a protective surface to place all vehicle Grab Handle components on.
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TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure 4. Disconnect window/door lock control Pick Tool connectors from the panel. Use of a pick tool or precision screwdriver is needed to release connector. (Fig. 2-5) Fig. 2-5 Pick Tool 5. Use a pick tool to remove the cover behind the interior door latch.
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2. Remove the four 10mm bolts holding the Socket 10mm factory 6x9 speaker in place and remove speaker. (Fig. 2-9) 3. Mount the 6x9 OEM Audio Plus speaker by using the four 10mm bolts and re-install 6x9 Fig. 2-9 speaker connector.
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TOYOTA Tundra System/Reference Series Procedure 3. Disconnect factory dash speaker. (Fig. 10-3) Fig. 10-3 b. Factory Connector Swap 1. With the factory speaker out of the vehicle, take note of the wire orientation. The red wires are positive and the black wires are negative.
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7. Once all terminals are inserted, engage the locking tab on the connector housing and reapply exterior foam. Note: For the right tweeter, OEM Audio Plus uses Note: The OEM Audio Plus Tweeter uses Note: The OEM Audio Plus Tweeter uses red and black wire colors.
Procedure 4. Position OEM Audio Plus 1” Tweeter in position and re-install dash speaker connector. (Fig. 2-13) 5. Mount the OEM Audio Plus dash speaker by using the two 10mm bolts. Fig. 2-13 **For steps on swapping your factory dash...
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8. Use gentle force to remove door panel. Start at the bottom, then the sides and finish at the top. (Fig. 3-6) Fig. 3-6 b. Install 6.5” OEM Audio Plus speaker 1. Disconnect the 6.5” factory speaker connector. (Fig. 3-7) 2. Remove the three 10mm bolts holding the factory 6.5”...
Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure Socket 10mm 3. Mount the 6.5” OEM Audio Plus speaker by using the three 10mm bolts and re-install 6.5” speaker connector. (Fig. 3-8) c. Reassemble door in reverse order - taking time to ensure all clips are engaged. Failure to securely Fig.
TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure e. Disengage drivers side seat belt trim panel by pulling directly towards you from the lower portion of the panel and working your way up disengage clips. (Fig. 4-4) Fig. 4-4 f. Check for white snaps that may not have come off with the panel.
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TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure b. Using a 14mm socket, remove the two 14mm Socket 14mm seat bolts securing the seat back rest in position. Remove seat back rest. (Fig. 5-3) Fig. 5-3 Socket 10mm c. Using a 10mm socket, remove the three 10mm bolts securing the rear storage panel from behind the drivers side rear seat.
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TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure f. Apply pressure to the panel pushing towards the passenger side to disengage the locking clips. The bottom-locking clip of the panel may require a panel tool to disengage. Position the tool between the tab and the frame of the vehicle and pry open.
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TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure b. Unfasten white plastic carpet clips along the threshold area and lift carpet edge to expose cable route. (Fig. 7-3) Fig. 7-3 c. Run the cable under the carpet and exit under the seat through the opening used by the existing factory wiring - pull about 12 inches of slack.
TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure Panel tool 8. Quick-Sync Wiring Harness install a. Run Quick-Sync Harness and install ground 1. Remove the dead pedal in the driver-side kick panel area. Using the panel tool, wedge this piece out of place and pull directly toward you. (Fig.
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TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure Fig. 8-5 5. Leave about 6-10 inches of slack for the white, gray and black connectors from the carpet opening. (Fig. 8-6) Fig. 8-6 6. Locate the factory ground underneath the Socket 10mm carpet and remove the 10mm ground bolt. (Fig.
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TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure g. You will be left with the remote cable, the 20- pin connector of the Quick-Sync Wiring Harness and the 8-pin connector of the Subwoofer Umbilical underneath the driver’s side seat. (Fig. 8-7) Fig. 8-7 h.
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2. Remove the center cable mounting clip. This bundle will be repositioned and housed Fig. 8-13 on the OEM Audio Plus Amplifier Assembly once mounted. (Fig. 8-13 3. Install and position the two (2) 1.0x19.5mm speed clips so that it aligns with the two inner center holes of the underseat frame.
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TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure 4. Position amplifier assembly so that the rear bracket hooks on rear most spring and front bracket arm rests on the under seat front frame. The amplifier connector Fig. 8-15 receptacles will face the passenger side of the vehicle.
TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure i. Tighten the seat bolts by hand at first to ensure Socket 14mm proper alignment. If there is too much resistance, start over again and double check the alignment. (Fig. 8-16) k. Finish tightening all four seat bolts using your Fig.
TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure e. Remove radio trim panel by inserting plastic trim tool to loosen the top edge and carefully pry away by hand. Disconnection of hazard light connector is necessary for radio trim removal. Disconnect connectors and antenna lead. (Fig. 9-4, 9-5) Fig.
TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure c. Connect the Quick-Sync Harness into the Radio and factory harness using the designated connectors. (Fig. 10-3) Fig. 10-3 d. Re-install radio, trim panels, and climate controls in reverse order. (Fig. 10-4) Fig. 10-4 11. Power wire installation a.
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TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure c. Under the dash area on driver-side, lubricate power wire with silicone spray or comparable substitute. Run through the grommet. The wire will only go so far due to the positioning of the factory wiring under the hood. (Fig. 11-1, 11-2) Fig.
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TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure d. Run the length of the wire through the grommet. You’ll want just enough length to reach your battery. Cut any additional slack. (Fig. 12-6) Fig. 12-6 e. Install supplied high-temp corrugated split loom to cover the power wires and insulate against extreme temperature under the hood.
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TOYOTA Tacoma Reference/System Series Procedure i. Connect the power wire to the fuse holder by inserting the 10-gauge stripped power wire into the yellow butt connector and crimp. (Fig. 12-10) Fig. 12-10 j. Crimp the yellow butt connector. (Fig. 12-11) Fig.
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Install the fuses. (Fig. 12-16) e. Reconnect the battery and close the hood. Fig. 12-16 13. This concludes the OEM Audio Plus REFERENCE 500 Installation for the TOYOTA TACOMA DOUBLE CAB. a. Start your engine. b. Turn on your radio.
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