2001 PT Cruiser - "Salsa"
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Installing the Mopar Subwoofer (50-watt amplifier and an 8" woofer - hidden in the left rear-quarter trim panel). Step-by-step instructions included - provided by Mopar.
Installation accomplished by Norm and Pat Waleke in about three hours.
Notes: Install parts as shown on illustrations.
To avoid damage to the wiring harness, ensure no contact with sharp edges.
Re-fit panels, ensure components and wiring harness are neatly and securely located.
Use provided torque value for fastening seat belts, and other safety items, or refer to service manual.
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 Parts included

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 Tools required

 
Disconnect Battery

 
Remove rear seat

 
 Remove rear speaker cover and loosen rubber gasket

 Remove rear trim cover

 Loosen back door rubber gasket

 Remove side cover

 Remove front trim panel

Remove cover for seat securing latch 

 Remove seatbelt bracket cover

 Remove seatbelt bracket bolt

 Remove pillar cover

 Remove trim panel screws

Remove seatbelt alignment clips

Pull trim panel out

Remove seatbelt bolt

Remove sealbelt from trim panel

 Remove and discard trim panel

Tape wiring harness to existing rear speaker wires

Secure grounding strap with existing bolt

Pull back trim and run wiring harness underneath trim

Pull back carpet and run wires behind it 

Pull back carpet by brake pedal and run wires underneath 

Remove window switch cover 

Disconnect wiring harness for the window switch

Remove HVAC switch knobs

Remove face plate

Remove four screws and remove head unit

Disconnect wiring harness from head unit

Route harness from under dash

Pull wiring harness through head unit opening

Reconnect new wiring harness and grounding strap with bolt provided

Reinstall head unit

Remove screws and pull out power outlet

Locate red wire from wiring harness

Strip blue/black wire that provides power

Wrap red wire onto blue/black lead

Solder wires

Tape previously soldered wires

Reinstall power outlet

Connect wiring harness to subwoofer and amp 

Reconnect battery and test for sound

Reinstall all removed parts in reverse order

Reinstall upper seatbelt bolt - torque to 30 ft lbs 

Reinstall lower seatbelt bolt - torque to 30 ft lbs 

Reinstall trim panel 

Tap panel with rubber hammer to secure firnly 

That's all Folks.

Enjoy the sound!
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