Phoenix Gold iSeries Installation Instructions AMP-GM1 1 www.PHOENIXGOLD.com Chevrolet Camaro (Hardtop) © 2011 Phoenix Gold • www.phoenixgold.
Phoenix Gold iSeries Installation Instruction Addendum IMPORTANT: before installation. There is an exposed blue and white wire harness going to the i-Amp. The connection of this wire allows the PREMIUM STANDARD The blue and white wire needs to be connected for vehicles equipped with premium audio system. The blue and white wire must be disconnected for the standard factory stereo system. Installation Instruction Addendum IMPORTANT: before installation.
Phoenix Gold iSeries Table of Contents Section 2 Pages 1. Included in the iAMP-GM1 3 2. Tools Required 3 3. Accessing the Battery and Factory Amplifier 4-6 4. Removing the Radio and Making Connections 7 4. Installing the Digital Controller 8 5. Routing the iSeries Harness 9 6. Mounting the Subwoofer Enclosure and Amplifier 10-11 7. Troubleshooting 11 www.PHOENIXGOLD.
Phoenix Gold iSeries 1. Included in the kit (iAMP-GM1) (1) i800.6 (A) (1) Subwoofer enclosure (B) (1) Digital controller (C) (1) 2 - piece OEM integration harness (D) (1) Power harness (E) (1) mounting hardware (1) 3/8 x 1 ½ coarse thread bolt (F) (1) 3/8 x 1 coarse thread bolt (G) (2) 3/8 nuts (H) (4) 3/8 x 1 ¼ fender washer (I) (3) 3/8 lock washer (J) (1) “L” mounting bracket (K) (4) Mounting screws (L) (1) Allen Wrench (M) (20) Wire Ties (N) (A) i800.
Phoenix Gold iSeries 3. Accessing the Battery and Factory Amplifier (If equipped) Step 1 - Remove the trunk floor liner (Fig. A) and unscrew the spare tire cover fastener (Fig. B). Remove the spare tire cover. Remove either the spare tire (if equipped), or the molded foam tire inflation kit (Fig C). This will give you access to the battery location. Fig. A Fig. B Fig. C ** If the vehicle is equipped with a factory amplifier continue to step 2.
Phoenix Gold iSeries Step 4 - Unplug the (3) factory amplifier plugs from the factory amplifier (Fig K). Remove the factory harness from the fastening points (Fig L). This harness will need to be rerouted back toward the rear of the back seat to allow connection to the iSeries factory integration harness (Fig M). In the iSeries factory integration harness you will locate a 2 foot long harness that has a 12-pin white Molex connector on one end and a 16-pin green adaptor plug on the other end (Fig N).
Phoenix Gold iSeries Step 6 - Connect the supplied iSeries power harness to the 12 volt and ground connection points on the iSeries amplifier (Fig Q). Route the supplied iSeries power harness toward the factory battery location. On the right rear (passenger side) of the spare tire well you will see the factory grounding point. Remove the factory bolt and connect the supplied iSeries ground wire along with the factory ground (Fig R). Make sure to tighten securely.
Phoenix Gold iSeries 4. Removing the Radio and Making Connections Step 1 - Make sure to pull up the hand-brake and shift vehicle into low gear (if applicable) to clear the shift bezel and gauge cluster (if equipped) for removal. Using a plastic pry tool start at the back of the center console trim panel (around the shifter) (Fig A) and work toward the front gently prying upwards to loosen the panel (Fig B).
Phoenix Gold iSeries 5. Digital Controller Instructions Step 1 - Using the plastic pry tool remove the trim strip above the radio (Fig A & B). Step 2 - With the trim strip removed, route the wire from the digital controller to the iSeries harness (being careful to not have the wire pinched by any factory clips that reattach the trim strip) located at the factory radio location and connect to the 5 pin plug near the 44 pin T-harness (Fig C). Fig. A Fig.
Phoenix Gold iSeries 6. Routing the iSeries Signal Harness Step 1 - Route the iSeries T-harness behind the radio and under the steering wheel (Fig A) along the factory harness making sure the wires will not get pinched and do not interfere with the steering wheel operation. Secure to the factory harness and brackets with the supplied wire ties. Removal of the A/C vent is recommended. There are 2 bolts to be removed (1) 7mm and (1) T-20 (Fig B). Fig. A Fig.
Phoenix Gold iSeries 7. Mounting the Subwoofer Enclosure And Amplifier Step 1 – Install the supplied “L” shaped bracket to secure the iSeries enclosure. Locate the factory hole under the rear deck on the drivers side above the carpet (Fig A). Insert the supplied 3/8 x 1 ½ coarse thread bolt and 3/8 x 1 ¼ fender washer insert from the back side of the hole. Place a 1 ¼ fender washer, lock washer, and nut. Tighten securely (Fig B).
Phoenix Gold iSeries Step 4 - Route all harnesses and power wires in the channel of the iSeries subwoofer enclosure and mount the iSeries amplifier to the enclosure using the (4) supplied screws. CONGRATULATIONS! Your sound system upgrade is complete and you are ready to enjoy! Please refer to your iSeries owners manual for proper operation.
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