How-to install a stereo in a 2006 Impreza W/ PICS - Page 4

antidote11 · 04-21-2006, 05:26 PM

And for anyone who is interested, I installed the Forester Silver DIN Flip-Lid pocket in my TR over the weekend. I had to drill one hole per side in the brackets, but it fits and looks awesome !!

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Andrew Desperate · 04-21-2006, 08:51 PM

Nice stereo

redevil · 05-07-2006, 09:30 PM

I'll need this info for the future. Thanks for the write-up

unrequited · 05-07-2006, 10:06 PM

Thanks for the lovin', and the info... and here's the final result (Alpine CDA-9856 w/iPod):
http://www.christopherwu.net/albums/...t_finished.avi

peqy · 05-14-2006, 09:43 PM

i have an automatic 06 2.5i. Do i still just pull up when trying to get the piece out by the shifter? it feels like it is going to break and I don't want to force it...

[edit- also do i need to disconnect anything on the battery?]

tenth · 05-14-2006, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peqy

i have an automatic 06 2.5i. Do i still just pull up when trying to get the piece out by the shifter? it feels like it is going to break and I don't want to force it...

[edit- also do i need to disconnect anything on the battery?]

Just grab one of the corners of the shifter boot and pull up. Comes out very easily. Shouldn't require too much force, but you probalby aren't breaking anything either.

I disconnected the negative terminal on the battery as a precaution.

peqy · 05-15-2006, 04:17 AM

sorry I'm a real n00b when it comes to the interior of this car, still really new to it. I just pull where the white arrows are? dunno if this is OT or not but what is the thing i circled in red?

Alan · 05-15-2006, 04:38 AM

Just to make it a little easier, here's the page from the 2006 service manual on how to pull the console. As you can see it's just clips (they call them hook pawls) that hold most the console trim.

peqy · 05-15-2006, 04:46 AM

and by just pulling i won't break any hooks? thanks a ton for the help + diagrams

redevil · 05-16-2006, 02:34 AM

What wiring harness do I need for the 2006 2.5i wagon? is it different then the WRX and STi?

Black-Falcon · 05-16-2006, 02:50 AM

Its the same for every Subaru.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-REFaY7m...00&I=120708901

redevil · 05-16-2006, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peqy

and by just pulling i won't break any hooks? thanks a ton for the help + diagrams

Hey were you able to pop it off without breaking anything? I will be doing mine in the next few days.

AZRally,
Thanks for posting the pictures
Alan
Thanks for the diagram

Here is the final install

Unseenpunk · 05-22-2006, 03:38 PM

So you just pull up on the bottom of where the shift selector (I have an auto) is right? Pull up on the silver/grey trim part?? Im afraid im going to break the trim or the clips holding the trim on. Does any one that has done it know how to without breaking anything!!!?!?!?!
THanks!!!!

Longshot421 · 05-22-2006, 04:21 PM

Not sure if there are any subtle differences (I have a manual), but you don't pull UP so much as BACK (towards the rear of the car). If you rest the heel of your handon the console with your fingers curled inside the trim around the shifter, it doesn't take much more the clenching your fingers to pop it loose. After that, it's all pretty obvious.

redevil · 05-22-2006, 10:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unseenpunk

So you just pull up on the bottom of where the shift selector (I have an auto) is right? Pull up on the silver/grey trim part?? Im afraid im going to break the trim or the clips holding the trim on. Does any one that has done it know how to without breaking anything!!!?!?!?!
THanks!!!!

yeah you pull toward the back of the car, and I was pulling at the bottom where peqy has the arrows drawn in the picture. just pull it up slowly then you should be ok, there is not much to it.

AWDreamin' · 05-23-2006, 05:49 PM

Just traded the 04 for the 06 TR on Thursday and I've already got the Espelir CB on and I've had a bunch of questions about head units and speakers and this is thread has answered almost all of them. Now that I know just about any head unit I get will work, what is the vote on speakers? Keep stock size? bump up to 6.5 and 5.25? get 6.5 and 5.25 shallow speakers? Any suggestions will help.

AWDreamin' · 05-23-2006, 06:16 PM

Sorry forgot something. Where is the best place to get the adapters for bigger speakers? Which speakers do you recommend? Also I don't have the tweeter kit on my 06 is it a pain to install component speakers?

Kenji815 · 05-23-2006, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedDman1

so, i got my wiring harness soldered and it works fine...just i cant get my headunit to fit. I have no idea how i am going to make my headunit fit back into place.. Its wider than the old one, so now i can't get the screw holes in place at the top, suggestions are welcome

take off the bezel around the aftermarket stereo

Black-Falcon · 05-24-2006, 02:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWDreamin'

Sorry forgot something. Where is the best place to get the adapters for bigger speakers? Which speakers do you recommend? Also I don't have the tweeter kit on my 06 is it a pain to install component speakers?

IAperformance.com

Unseenpunk · 05-28-2006, 03:39 AM

I did it!!!!! and it looks great......

Meiyi · 05-31-2006, 03:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peqy

sorry I'm a real n00b when it comes to the interior of this car, still really new to it. I just pull where the white arrows are? dunno if this is OT or not but what is the thing i circled in red?

I am also curious as to what the circled in red is for (posted by peqy). If anyone know please respond.

I am new at this too. I do not know much about stereo head unit. For those that opened up their console, is there an auxilary input at the back of the stereo head unit? I am interested in using a portable mp3 player and want to directly link it to the stereo. I don't want to use FM transmitter since the impreza's radio antenna has bad receptions. If you know, please let me know. I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

Meiyi · 05-31-2006, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meiyi

I am also curious as to what the circled in red is for (posted by peqy). If anyone know please respond.

I am new at this too. I do not know much about stereo head unit. For those that opened up their console, is there an auxilary input at the back of the stereo head unit? I am interested in using a portable mp3 player and want to directly link it to the stereo. I don't want to use FM transmitter since the impreza's radio antenna has bad receptions. If you know, please let me know. I would really appreciate it. Thanks.

Nevermind. Found some info about the auxilary input myself.

For anyone that wants to know. Apparently, the stock unit doesn't have one. The choice would be either to get a new head unit that has it, or an aux-in board and install it in the stock unit (if you want to keep stock unit), or FM transmitter (for those that want no hassle), the iRiver AFT 100 FM transmitter seem to be getting some pretty good reviews.

Forgot to mention. Thank you AZRally for the wonderful instructions and pictures for stereo installation.

Unseenpunk · 05-31-2006, 10:23 PM

The red thing circled in the picture above is actually a manual release for the shift selector (Automatic only). If for some reason the mechanism gets stuck in park or any gear you can pry the cover off and access a screw to release the shift selection mechanism. Kinda weird.......i read that in the owners manual cuz i had the same question.

shemoves · 06-09-2006, 11:19 PM

What did you all do about the missing Power Illumination wire on the metra harness (pin 7)?

AZRally · 06-10-2006, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Meiyi

Forgot to mention. Thank you AZRally for the wonderful instructions and pictures for stereo installation.

You ARE welcome!

05-14-2006, 09:43 PM	#80
peqy Scooby Newbie Member#: 112990 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NY, NY Vehicle: 2002 Outback Silver	i have an automatic 06 2.5i. Do i still just pull up when trying to get the piece out by the shifter? it feels like it is going to break and I don't want to force it... [edit- also do i need to disconnect anything on the battery?] Last edited by peqy; 05-14-2006 at 09:56 PM.

05-15-2006, 04:38 AM	#83
Alan Scooby Specialist Member#: 3601 Join Date: Jan 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Tigard, Oregon Vehicle: 2006 WRX Wagon BRIGHT BLUE!	Just to make it a little easier, here's the page from the 2006 service manual on how to pull the console. As you can see it's just clips (they call them hook pawls) that hold most the console trim. Last edited by Alan; 10-31-2006 at 01:25 PM. Reason: moved img source

05-28-2006, 03:39 AM	#95
Unseenpunk Scooby Newbie Member#: 115601 Join Date: May 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: 2015 WRX Premium CVT Dark Grey Metallic	I did it!!!!! and it looks great...... Last edited by Unseenpunk; 01-27-2007 at 01:20 PM.

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antidote11 Scooby Specialist Member#: 31074 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Somewhere in Texas Vehicle: '06 WRX TR CGM	And for anyone who is interested, I installed the Forester Silver DIN Flip-Lid pocket in my TR over the weekend. I had to drill one hole per side in the brackets, but it fits and looks awesome !! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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Andrew Desperate Scooby Newbie Member#: 113117 Join Date: Apr 2006	Nice stereo

05-07-2006, 09:30 PM	#78
redevil Scooby Newbie Member#: 112637 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Calgary, Alberta Vehicle: 2008 Forester 2.5 XT Dark Grey Metallic	I'll need this info for the future. Thanks for the write-up

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unrequited Scooby Specialist Member#: 112720 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: MAIC Vehicle: 2006 Impreza WRX STI WR Blue	Thanks for the lovin', and the info... and here's the final result (Alpine CDA-9856 w/iPod): http://www.christopherwu.net/albums/...t_finished.avi

05-15-2006, 04:17 AM	#82
peqy Scooby Newbie Member#: 112990 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NY, NY Vehicle: 2002 Outback Silver	sorry I'm a real n00b when it comes to the interior of this car, still really new to it. I just pull where the white arrows are? dunno if this is OT or not but what is the thing i circled in red?

05-15-2006, 04:46 AM	#84
peqy Scooby Newbie Member#: 112990 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: Tri-State Location: NY, NY Vehicle: 2002 Outback Silver	and by just pulling i won't break any hooks? thanks a ton for the help + diagrams

05-16-2006, 02:34 AM	#85
redevil Scooby Newbie Member#: 112637 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Calgary, Alberta Vehicle: 2008 Forester 2.5 XT Dark Grey Metallic	What wiring harness do I need for the 2006 2.5i wagon? is it different then the WRX and STi?

05-16-2006, 02:50 AM	#86
Black-Falcon Scooby Specialist Member#: 106318 Join Date: Jan 2006 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: AZ Vehicle: 16 Cadirrack ATS-V	Its the same for every Subaru. http://www.crutchfield.com/S-REFaY7m...00&I=120708901

05-22-2006, 03:38 PM	#88
Unseenpunk Scooby Newbie Member#: 115601 Join Date: May 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: 2015 WRX Premium CVT Dark Grey Metallic	So you just pull up on the bottom of where the shift selector (I have an auto) is right? Pull up on the silver/grey trim part?? Im afraid im going to break the trim or the clips holding the trim on. Does any one that has done it know how to without breaking anything!!!?!?!?! THanks!!!!

05-22-2006, 04:21 PM	#89
Longshot421 Scooby Newbie Member#: 28345 Join Date: Oct 2002 Chapter/Region: W. Canada Location: Alberta, Canada Vehicle: 2005 WRX-STi Aspen White	Not sure if there are any subtle differences (I have a manual), but you don't pull UP so much as BACK (towards the rear of the car). If you rest the heel of your handon the console with your fingers curled inside the trim around the shifter, it doesn't take much more the clenching your fingers to pop it loose. After that, it's all pretty obvious.

05-23-2006, 05:49 PM	#91
AWDreamin' Scooby Newbie Member#: 111552 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Phoenix but WA is home Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR WR Blue	Just traded the 04 for the 06 TR on Thursday and I've already got the Espelir CB on and I've had a bunch of questions about head units and speakers and this is thread has answered almost all of them. Now that I know just about any head unit I get will work, what is the vote on speakers? Keep stock size? bump up to 6.5 and 5.25? get 6.5 and 5.25 shallow speakers? Any suggestions will help.

05-23-2006, 06:16 PM	#92
AWDreamin' Scooby Newbie Member#: 111552 Join Date: Apr 2006 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Phoenix but WA is home Vehicle: 2006 WRX TR WR Blue	Sorry forgot something. Where is the best place to get the adapters for bigger speakers? Which speakers do you recommend? Also I don't have the tweeter kit on my 06 is it a pain to install component speakers?

05-31-2006, 10:23 PM	#98
Unseenpunk Scooby Newbie Member#: 115601 Join Date: May 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: 2015 WRX Premium CVT Dark Grey Metallic	The red thing circled in the picture above is actually a manual release for the shift selector (Automatic only). If for some reason the mechanism gets stuck in park or any gear you can pry the cover off and access a screw to release the shift selection mechanism. Kinda weird.......i read that in the owners manual cuz i had the same question.

06-09-2006, 11:19 PM	#99
shemoves Scooby Guru Member#: 80663 Join Date: Jan 2005 Chapter/Region: SWIC Location: Glendale, AZ Vehicle: 2005 STi	What did you all do about the missing Power Illumination wire on the metra harness (pin 7)?