Murdered03SS Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 So I wanted to take on this challenge myself and make a learning experience out of it, I always prefer to do things myself if possible. My problem is I don't know what to do about the factory Bose amp, I was told to disconnect the amp and run the wires from the amp up to the stereo and plug the adapter harness into that. I was also told to run the red wire to the fuse panel next to the dash. If that is all correct then what do I do with the factory head unit plug, just move it out of the way and disregard it? There's also 2 plugs that plug into the back of the amp one that fits my adapter and a smaller plug, do I leave the smaller plug plugged in or disregard it also? Last but not least what wire am I looking for on the steering column to connect my steering wheel controls to? Any help would be greatly appreciated! Would love to do this instead of taking it to a shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70chevy03ss Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 They make an adapter for exactly what you want to do. Look on crutchfield. When I did mine there was hardly any wiring involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jddmj Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 They make an adapter for exactly what you want to do. Look on crutchfield. When I did mine there was hardly any wiring involved If you purchase the right parts, and the steering wheel control adapter, it should be pretty straight forward. I changed mine mulltiple times, and even built a custom wiring harness to move the radio into the console. BUT, my truck wasn't a bose either, so I can't say anything direct for Bose systems. Someone should chime in soon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70chevy03ss Posted November 30, 2015 Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 Mine was all Bose. But that sub/amp can't handle much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdered03SS Posted November 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2015 The guy at the audio place confused me though saying I had to have a special adapter for the Bose system, but I don't need or want the Bose system bc I'm going to put in af amp/subs. So I was told to disconnect the amp and plug adapter into the amp plug, but it's a pita to get that plug up near the stereo area. I have the center console and all the pop out consoles out. I understand how to solder the wires all together just not sure where I'm plugging into and other minor details like the red wire and steer column. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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