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Revision 07/23/19
2002-'05
Dodge Ram
Complete Car Audio
Installation Instructions
IMPORTANT
Before starting, compare items on your invoice with items received.
Carefully check through packaging material. If any item is missing,
please call Crutchfield Technical Support at 1-800-955-9094.
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production. Any person or entity using this information does so at his or its own risk. If you find our instructions are different from your
vehicle, or if you have questions, do not continue with your installation. Contact our toll-free technical support for assistance.
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Factory Radio Removal
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Receiver Installation
4-5
Amplifier Access & Bypass
6
Dash Speakers
7-8
Front Door Speakers
9
Rear Door Speakers
10-11 Rear Speakers
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(Standard Cab)
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Wire Splicing Guide
Phillips
Screwdriver
Panel Tool
Right Angle
Phillips
Screwdriver
T25 T30 T50
Torx Driver
Drill & 1/8" Bit
Wire Stripper
& Crimp Caps
Tools Required
IMPORTANT: Disconnect negative battery cable before all operations
in order to avoid an electrical short or accidental airbag deployment.
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Factory Radio Removal
1. Before proceeding, remove media from
factory unit if present.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
2. Set parking brake and disconnect negative
battery cable to prevent any electrical short.
3. Remove one (1) Phillips screw located above
trash bag hanger (Figure 1).
4. Pry around entire receiver/climate control
trimpanel to release ten (10) metal retaining
clips. Pull out trimpanel, disconnect wiring
harnesses to remove (Figures 2 & 3).
Trash Bag Hanger
5. Remove four (4) Phillips screws securing
factory radio. Pull out radio, disconnect and
remove (Figure 4).
FIGURE 3
Receiver/Climate Control Trimpanel
FIGURE 4
Factory Radio
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Receiver Installation
NOTES:
Please read first
• Check to make sure the Crutchfield receiver wiring
adaptor plugs into the vehicle receiver harness.
If the Crutchfield adaptor is incorrect, please call our
Technical Support Department at 1-800-955-9094.
A Standard DIN unit is shown. A Double DIN receiver
may also be installed. Dash modifications are required
for a Double DIN. Please follow instructions supplied
with the dash kit.
1. Secure receiver to mounting bracket following
instructions supplied with the dash kit.
2. Make wiring connections following instructions
supplied with the receiver wiring adaptor.
3. Hold receiver assembly near dash. Connect
receiver wiring adaptor to vehicle harness. Using
the antenna adaptor, plug antenna lead into rear
of receiver. Plug in any other accessories to be
used with the receiver.
Receiver Assembly
4. Slide assembly into dash and secure with screws
previously removed.
5. Test operation and reassemble dash by reversing
disassembly steps.
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Amplifier Access & Bypass
These steps should only be performed if the
receiver wiring harness instructions require
bypassing the amplifier.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
1. Pry up passenger's side scuff plate/kick panel
to release clips and remove (Figure 1).
2. Pry off passenger's side dash end cover and
remove (Figure 2).
Scuff Plate/Kick Panel
Dash End Cover
3. Remove one (1) Phillips screw above trash bag
hanger (Figure 3).
4. Pry around edges of receiver/climate control
trimpanel to release clips. Allow trimpanel to
hang (Figure 4).
FIGURE 3
FIGURE 4
5. Remove one (1) Phillips screw at left edge
of glove box exposed by removal of
receiver/climate control trimpanel (Figure 5).
6. Open glove box door and depress stops to
remove glove box door (Figure 6).
Receiver/Climate Control Trimpanel
Trash Bag Hanger
Continued on the next page.
FIGURE 5
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Stop
(1 of 2 shown)
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Amplifier Access & Bypass (continued)
7. Remove eleven (11) Phillips screws in glove box.
Pull glove box downward exposing amplifier
(Figures 7 & 8).
FIGURE 8
8. Remove one (1) 10mm bolt in metal bar in front
of amplifier and slide bar aside (Figure 9).
9. Disconnect wiring harnesses on the right side of
amplifier (Figure 10).
10. Bypass amplifier following instructions supplied
with the bypass harness.
11. Reassemble dash by reversing disassembly
steps.
FIGURE 7
FIGURE 9
FIGURE 10
Amplifier
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Metal Bar
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Dash Speakers
!
• Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.
IMPORTANT
No speaker wiring adaptor is available at this time from
Crutchfield for this speaker location. It will be necessary to
splice wires in order to install an aftermarket speaker.
FIGURE 1
Dash Top/Speaker Grille Panel
1. Pry across rear edge of dash top/speaker
grille panel to release eight (8) metal retaining
clips. Pull panel toward rear of vehicle to
release five (5) metal clips and remove panel
(Figure 1).
2. Remove two (2) Phillips screws securing
speaker. Pull out speaker, disconnect and
remove (Figure 2).
3. Make wiring connections following
instructions on page 12. Return to this page
to complete installation.
4. Secure speaker with screws previously
removed.
FIGURE 2
5. Test speaker operation and reinstall dash
top/speaker grille panel.
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Front Door Speakers
• Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.
1. Remove one (1) Phillips screw from
door “sail” (Figure 1).
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 4
2. Remove one (1) Phillips screw behind
door release handle (Figure 2).
"C" Clip
3. Remove two (2) Phillips screws from
bottom edge of door panel (Figure 3).
"Sail"
4. If equipped with manual windows:
Use a shop rag with a “shoeshine”
motion to release “C” clip on rear
of crank and remove crank (Figure 4).
5. Remove one (1) Torx T30 screw from
door release handle and remove handle
(Figure 5).
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 5
Continued on the next page.
FIGURE 3
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Front Door Speakers (continued)
6. Lift door panel, disconnect wiring
harnesses and remove panel (Figure 6).
FIGURE 6
FIGURE 7
7. Remove four (4) Phillips screws
securing speaker. Pull out speaker,
disconnect and remove (Figure 7).
8. Pry off factory spacer/bracket from
speaker and reinstall in speaker
opening (Figure 8). Note: The spacer/
bracket is necessary in order for the
new speaker to fit properly.
9. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of
replacement speaker to vehicle speaker
harness. Secure speaker with screws
previously removed.
10. Test speaker operation and reassemble
door panel by reversing disassembly
steps.
!
FIGURE 8
SAFETY CHECK
Check that wires do not interfere with window operation.
 Test door lock and release operation.
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Rear Door Speakers -- Quad Cab
!
• Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.
IMPORTANT
It is possible that the replacement speakers do not have screws
supplied. It may be necessary to acquire mounting hardware.
FIGURE 1
1. Remove one (1) Phillips screw behind door release
handle (Figure 1).
2. If equipped with manual windows:
Use a shop rag with a “shoeshine” motion to release
“C” clip on rear of crank and remove crank (Figure 2).
FIGURE 4
3. Remove one (1) Torx T30 screw from door release
handle and remove handle (Figure 3).
FIGURE 5
FIGURE 2
4. Lift door panel, disconnect wiring harnesses and
remove panel (Figure 4).
"C" Clip
5. Remove three (3) Phillips screws securing speaker.
Pull out speaker, disconnect and remove (Figure 5).
6. Place new speaker in location and mark new
mounting holes. Remove speaker and drill holes
with a 1/8" bit.
7. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement
speaker to vehicle speaker harness. Secure
speaker to location.
8. Test speaker operation and reassemble door panel
by reversing disassembly steps.
!
FIGURE 3
SAFETY CHECK
Check that wires do not interfere with window operation.
 Test door lock and release operation.
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CAUTION
Always be careful when drilling or cutting in a vehicle. WEAR EYE
PROTECTION. Be aware of things such as wiring, windows, fuel lines
and safety devices. Check depth and location to avoid damage to
vehicle appearance.
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NOTES:
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Rear Speakers -- Standard Cab
!
• Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabrication (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.
IMPORTANT
It is possible that the replacement speakers do not have
screws supplied. It may be necessary to acquire mounting
hardware.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 4
1. Remove three (3) Torx T25 screws from rear
tool box. Lift box and remove from vehicle
(Figure 1).
Tool Box
2. Pry off seat belt anchor cover on pillar
trimpanel. Remove one (1) Torx T50 bolt and
allow seat belt to hang (Figure 2).
3. Work pillar trimpanel out of door gasket. Pry
around top and sides of trimpanel to release
three (3) metal clips and remove trimpanel
(Figure 3).
4. Remove one (1) Torx T50 bolt from lower
seat belt anchor and allow it to hang
(Figure 4).
5. Pry up door scuff plate to release four (4)
metal clips. Note: Complete removal of
scuff plate is not necessary (Figure 5).
Continued on the next page.
(2 of 3 screws shown)
Lower Seat Belt Anchor
FIGURE 2
Seat Belt
Anchor Cover
Pillar Trimpanel
FIGURE 5
Door Scuff Plate
FIGURE 3
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Rear Speakers -- Standard Cab (continued)
6. Work lower rear side panel out of door
gasket. Pry around edges of side panel to
release five (5) metal clips. Remove seat
belt from panel and remove panel
(Figures 6 & 7).
FIGURE 6
Door Gasket
FIGURE 7
Lower Rear Side Panel
7. Remove three (3) Phillips screws securing
speaker. Pull out speaker, disconnect and
remove (Figure 8).
8. Place new speaker in location and mark new
mounting holes. Remove speaker and drill
holes with a 1/8” bit.
9. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of
replacement speaker to vehicle speaker
harness. Secure speaker to location.
10. Test speaker operation and reassemble by
reversing disassembly steps.
!
FIGURE 8
CAUTION
Always be careful when drilling in a vehicle. WEAR EYE
PROTECTION. Be aware of things such as wiring, windows,
fuel lines and safety devices. Check drilling depth and
location to avoid damage to vehicle appearance.
!
SAFETY CHECK
Make sure seat belts are secured to
manufacturer's specifications.
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Wire Splicing Guide
CRIMP METHOD
1. Cut factory wires behind
factory speaker harness.
These methods can be used to make wiring connections if no receiver or speaker wiring adaptor is available.
Wire color information (if available) can be found on the next page.
Factory harness is removed. Save
harness if it is to be reconnected in
the future by this method.
2. Strip end of each
wire back 1/2”.
New speaker wires are spliced into
factory wires behind harness.
SOLDER METHOD
1. Carefully strip out a 1/2”
section on each factory
speaker wire behind the
factory speaker harness.
2. Twist wires from new
speaker to stripped
sections of factory wires
as shown making sure
polarity is correct.
Factory Wires
Negative Wires
Strip Out 1/2”
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New Wires
+
Positive Wires
3. Twist each positive pair
of wires together and
insert in crimp cap.
Repeat step for negative
wires.
Factory Wire
4. Squeeze middle of cap
for tight connection.
5. Connect new wires to
speaker with spade
connectors.
3. Heat wires first with
soldering iron, then
touch solder to
wires for solid
connections.
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-- - ------
+
+
+ + + + + + + + + + + + +
4. Wrap wiring connections
with electrical tape.
First
5. Connect new wires to
speaker with spade
connectors.
-- - --------
Last
+
+
+
+ + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
New Speaker Wire
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Wire Splicing Guide (continued)
Function
Left front speaker
Right front speaker
Left dash speaker (Infinity)
Right dash speaker (Infinity)
Center dash speaker (Infinity)
Left rear speaker
Right rear speaker
Left rear speaker (Infinity)
Right rear speaker (Infinity)
Vehicle speed sense¹
Reverse (+) (2002-2003)¹
Reverse (+) (2004-2005)¹
Parking brake (2002-2003)¹
Parking brake (2004-2005)¹
Foot brake¹
NOTE: In most cases a speaker wiring adaptor is available from Crutchfield and splicing will
not be necessary. If no adaptor is available, use this chart as a guide to match and splice wires.
Polarity/Color/Location
positive (+): light green/red, negative (-): light green/dark green
positive (+): light blue/violet, negative (-): light blue/black
positive (+): yellow/black or gray/orange, negative (-): yellow/red or gray/yellow
positive (+): orange/black or gray/dark green, negative (-): orange/red or gray/light green
positive (+): orange/black or gray/brown, negative (-): yellow/red or gray/orange
positive (+): white/red, negative (-): white/black
positive (+): tan/violet, negative (-): tan/black
positive (+): gray/light green or dark green/dark blue
negative (-): gray/dark green or dark green/orange
positive (+): gray/light green or gray/dark blue, negative (-): gray/dark green or gray/orange
pin #13 of 38-pin black plug at PCM² - white/orange or dark green/yellow
pin B7 of 78-pin plug, passenger’s side corner under hood or auto day/night mirror - violet/black
pin #8 of 34-pin plug in junction connector C30 near the PCM² - white/light green
at parking brake switch - white/light green
at parking brake switch - dark green/white
at brake pedal switch - white/tan
NOTES:
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If equipped with a factory amplifier, the amplifier will be located behind the glove box.
¹These wires and functions may also be generated by the OEM integration interface used when replacing the radio.
²PCM (Power Control Module) is located under the hood on the passenger’s side rear of the engine.
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