Notice. If your going to do this. Unhook your battery first. You could easily fry the new headunit or blow fuses by connecting it with power going to it. Plus you aren't going to put unnecessary drain on your battery by having the key turned to "ON" during install. You can move the shifter without power by inserting the key into the slot in the small hole in the top left portion of the gear shifter area.
Perfect tutorial, paid $80 in total when the car shop said $400... Wiring the harness is super easy, everything was really easy because of the thorough video!
Thank you for putting this together! You covered everything well that truly made this upgrade doable. Ever since we bought our Subaru in 2006, the only thing we've not liked about it is not having an Aux plug. Now we have an Aux plug, USB, and Bluetooth =) The main glitch I ran into was figuring out the radio bracket itself. After some messing around, I figured out that I needed to install the factory bracket and not attach it to the A/C control since the alignment would be off. I also struggled getting the A/C to pop off the original face plate. I ended up taking off the factory bracket from the radio to free the A/C panel. Now I'm just kicking myself for waiting 10 years to do this ;o) Thank you again.
Very Strange... I was looking for a 2005 Subaru Legacy aftermarket radio video tutorial... and came across one made by ANOTHER MATT PARKER. We share both a name and a car. Thanks for the video. Super helpful.
it just becomes a storage compartment works awesome when i have my phone plugged in to the AUX port so it doesn't slide of the center console or the seat like in other vehicles i had in the past. plus i keep pens and my sunglasses in there also.
Thank you so much for this. I recently bought a 2006 subaru legacy and needed to install an aftermarket stereo cause of the lack of an aux input. Great video.
For all of you asking about the dual climate control version - here you go. legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/official-dual-hvac-double-din-jdm-kit-thread-113589p71.html
@@elsydeon666 Thanks. I eventually figured out. Not too much difference between single and double-din, but the metra instructions are just extra vague. Cheers!
the wires i used are to connect to factory wiring so i don't void and warrenties i have but the radio u buy will come with the connector for that radio then u just match the colors to Metra 70-8901
no subs i need all the trunk space i can get but the stock speakers kick pretty hard and sound great with the radio i have. I've had people ask me what system i have in my car are they are shocked when i tell them all i changed was the radio
i had no problem with the length of the wire. Yes it could be a little longer but it's fine. I was reading the same things on amazon but said forget it and went along with it anyways
reat video. I have all kits you listed and ready to try this weekend. Now, couple questions. 1. I have black (ground) wire from stereo. What did you do with that? 2. I have aftermarket amp/sub woofer from previous owner. Anything that I need to know? I am hoping that I just need to plug connector,, since it's connected to stock stereo. lmk. Thanks!!
It's much more difficult. there's a thread called "official dual hvac doube din (jdm) kit thread on legacygt.com forums. legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/official-dual-hvac-double-din-jdm-kit-thread-113589p71.html
Hello, I just watched your very informative video . Just wondering where the little black plug that came out of the stock radio/cd player on the opposite side from the main wiring harness goes. Dave
i have a question. the metra 99-8901 has the plug that connects to the aftermarket head unit right? so what do I splice the wires to to get it to connect to the harness? what is in the video is the 99-8901 connected to another plug ( 3:04 )?
Thanks for the vid. My radio will have a TV, and needs to be wired to the parking brake switch wire (so I can't watch TV while I drive). Do you know a good place to access that wire? It also has a rear view camera (which I probably won't hook up). Do you know a good place to wire to the reverse light wire?
Very helpful video, But the wire harness you bought from amazon, did that black connector come with the aftermarket stereo you bought??? Did you wire the to connectores yourself??
without me actually seeing it for myself i can only guess. First i would re-check the wiring making sure everything is correct (Never hurts to double check). If you had sound before and now no sound there could be something wrong with the radio unit itself.possibly even a defective harness but it seems unlikely cause there would be some sound out of some speakers.
nice stuff man, I checked out the kit you used and im trying to find one for a 08 model, it says for 05-07 but i did a fitment check on amazon and it says it'll fit, reckon it will?
Hey Awesome video!! How did you get the radio/climate Control section out? Mine seems to be help back by wires or somethings (a lot of resistance to being pulled out) so close I cant reach around to unclip it from the back. Do you just really yank at it?? Any help would be awsome
I just installed a stereo thanks to your video. The only problem I'm having is getting my new stereo to latch in, and the final cover piece to stay put. It doesn't want to latch either. Any suggestions?
+Christy Ellis From my understanding the bracket that you instal on the radio has tabs that must be bent outwards once its in the faceplate. This will hold the radio into place. This is done before you put anything into place.
People on Amazon are saying that the antenna adapter (Metra 40-SB10) was too short. Did you extend that wire? It didn't look like you had any problems... or is Amazon just full of rookies?
hey.... where can I purchase the aftermarket inter face, you bought for the Subaru legacy? cause metra is asking for wholesale/company info to buy it from there website.
pretty rough I would agree with the trim lol that stuff breaks too easy im always so scared and never know what to expect lol or in other words how cheap did they decide to go on this make/model.... that's the real question.
sorry it took so long to reply. But that is correct there are 3 in total the other plug is just a ground wire don't worry about that just hook up the radio harness and antenna wire and your all set!
will this work if i have the same AC unit but looking to install a double din kit? I know i need a different faceplate but for the most part it should be the same, right?
Well a double din is a bigger head unit unlike the singe unit, if you want one with a screen pioneer makes a model that has a screen that comes out, look up the avh-x7800bt, it's like a double din in a single din unit
Hi, I have a question I need the radio cover where is the climate control inside down and not that of the rotary switches, does anyone know where I can get the Panel produced?
+Ben Mathes Changing the head unit with the Automatic Climate Controls is a very tough and expensive venture. It will be at least a $400 job, not including the head unit, and it's all DIY. Here's a link if you're still interested: legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/official-dual-hvac-double-din-jdm-kit-thread-113589.html Another option is going with an OEM integration unit such as a JL Fix-82 and CleanSweep, or a Rockford Fosgate Sixty3.3 or an Alpine PXA-H800. Would cost about the same if you purchase a $200 head unit, but the results would be FAR better.
Dude! I Have a legacy 06.. I made a CD from my computer.. like "burn disc" with the songs from my own choice.. so when I put in my Subaru Radio it says "ROM AREA" can you help me? Thanks!
Sooo I hooked everything up and the head unit works perfectly with no sound through the speakers. The harness is wired correctly. Do you have any idea what it might be?
Did you ever figure out a solution? I'm in need of an explanation on how to get an aftermarket head unit into my JDM right hand drive version of the same car. I really want to replace the Japanese navigation unit, since its the same size but I can't find an explanation how.
Hey so I all my parts will be in tomorrow and I'm curious, do I not use the metal sleeve that came with my head unit? Because you used the plastic mounts that came with that kit... It just seems like the sleeve would be more secure but I didn't know if it would work.... Any thoughts seeing as how you have the best response for this specific topic...
The wires on the aftermarket harness were already pre-cut. I merely had to connect them with twisty connectors to the wire harness that came with the new radio, and then plug the other end into (which is a clip) where the stock radio used to be connected. There were a few wires that did not need to be connected and those I just taped up with electrical tape.
almost have the Radio out, but there's one wire that's connected to the bottom left side of the factory radio that's not clipped. do you just snip that?
there should be 3 harness, power/speakers , antenna, and ground. You are only going to use the power/speaker harness and antenna. You do not need the ground.
at 2,28 there is a black harness with several wires. I can see red and white wires. Does that just get left out, and what do they belong to? There would be 4 total. antena, ground, white main, black?
Depends if you have the manual controls like he has or if you have the fancy ones cause the ac controls are built into the radio if it’s the fancy style
@@brandonparks3301 On Crutchfield I've also gotten the message not to change factory radio, but ive seen examples where people with the more fancy auto climate control somehow spliced an aftermarket head unit into the necessary wires to make it work. I really want to do this with my vehicle which I imported from Japan, and replace the useless Japanese Nav unit, but unfortunately can't find an explanation or tutorial anywhere.
@@joeysirb8394 What does a GT or XT model make a difference? Also would it make a difference if the vehicle is a JDM one compared the the US and Canada spec?
@@lukeschmidt2830 GT and XT model have automatic climate controls, making a radio install a complete pain in the ass. No difference in US/JDM/Canada, still the same story. If the car has automatic climate controls, not manual ones like in the video, you need to buy a $300 piece of plastic from Japan to even be able to put a radio in, then deal with a bunch of wiring to make the climate controls work again.
Matt Parker you have to buy a new hvac system off avojdm.com it's really pricey. My while set up cost me around $500 and that's no including the install.
Notice. If your going to do this. Unhook your battery first. You could easily fry the new headunit or blow fuses by connecting it with power going to it. Plus you aren't going to put unnecessary drain on your battery by having the key turned to "ON" during install. You can move the shifter without power by inserting the key into the slot in the small hole in the top left portion of the gear shifter area.
Perfect tutorial, paid $80 in total when the car shop said $400... Wiring the harness is super easy, everything was really easy because of the thorough video!
Thank you for putting this together! You covered everything well that truly made this upgrade doable. Ever since we bought our Subaru in 2006, the only thing we've not liked about it is not having an Aux plug. Now we have an Aux plug, USB, and Bluetooth =) The main glitch I ran into was figuring out the radio bracket itself. After some messing around, I figured out that I needed to install the factory bracket and not attach it to the A/C control since the alignment would be off. I also struggled getting the A/C to pop off the original face plate. I ended up taking off the factory bracket from the radio to free the A/C panel. Now I'm just kicking myself for waiting 10 years to do this ;o) Thank you again.
Sandra, which radio did you install?
Very Strange... I was looking for a 2005 Subaru Legacy aftermarket radio video tutorial... and came across one made by ANOTHER MATT PARKER. We share both a name and a car.
Thanks for the video. Super helpful.
lmfao that's pretty funny, however I traded in my legacy for a 14 imperza sport
it just becomes a storage compartment works awesome when i have my phone plugged in to the AUX port so it doesn't slide of the center console or the seat like in other vehicles i had in the past. plus i keep pens and my sunglasses in there also.
This video is so good, I’ve watched it like 10 times. Just used it once more to put in the backup camera. Thanks a bunch.
Thank you so much for this. I recently bought a 2006 subaru legacy and needed to install an aftermarket stereo cause of the lack of an aux input. Great video.
Thank you. Usually videos like this are done in a very hack kind of way. Yours is very professional
Good job on your video! The music in the background is really a great touch considering the concept! Very straightforward and helpful. Thanks!
Juat put in my own unit. No radio stations. Now because of this video I know why. Thank you.
I just read a few comments down and see that my question has been answered.
Thanks
Cool... One question with the new faceplate. What about the opening where the old CD used to be, is there something to cover that up?
+RONALD MENDOZA Since the new radio has a lower profile, I think that just becomes a storage slot.
Winner!
Thank you for the vid! Might try and get after that soon
For all of you asking about the dual climate control version - here you go. legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/official-dual-hvac-double-din-jdm-kit-thread-113589p71.html
Thanks for the Detailed Walkthrough
Great step by step video thank you
That was quite helpful, thanks a ton man!
If you were doing this now, you would want the Metra 95-8901, which is a double-din kit.
Any chance you ran across recent videos (for double din/manual heater controls)?
@@hereusethis sorry, but no
@@elsydeon666 Thanks. I eventually figured out. Not too much difference between single and double-din, but the metra instructions are just extra vague. Cheers!
its called a knob, not a nozzle :P just buggin ya, good video dude
the wires i used are to connect to factory wiring so i don't void and warrenties i have but the radio u buy will come with the connector for that radio then u just match the colors to Metra 70-8901
no subs i need all the trunk space i can get but the stock speakers kick pretty hard and sound great with the radio i have. I've had people ask me what system i have in my car are they are shocked when i tell them all i changed was the radio
Really helpful video man, thanks :)
Where did you buy the radio faceplate?
i had no problem with the length of the wire. Yes it could be a little longer but it's fine. I was reading the same things on amazon but said forget it and went along with it anyways
Does the connector that you put on to the Metra 70-8901 come with it or come with new radio
reat video. I have all kits you listed and ready to try this weekend. Now, couple questions. 1. I have black (ground) wire from stereo. What did you do with that? 2. I have aftermarket amp/sub woofer from previous owner. Anything that I need to know? I am hoping that I just need to plug connector,, since it's connected to stock stereo. lmk. Thanks!!
lol 11 years later and my dumbass watched the whole video thinking u we’re installing carplay for me 😂😂😂
Hey great video. What do you do if you have the automatic climate control? Do I need to buy a different product or am I screwed?
Thanks!
It's much more difficult. there's a thread called "official dual hvac doube din (jdm) kit thread on legacygt.com forums. legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/official-dual-hvac-double-din-jdm-kit-thread-113589p71.html
I noticed you did not screw the HU into the bracket and just slide it into the slot. Was the aftermarket setup made that way?
Hello, I just watched your very informative video . Just wondering where the little black plug that came out of the stock radio/cd player on the opposite side from the main wiring harness goes.
Dave
That wire isn't used.
@@Evilbanana91 it's not connected to any speakers or dimmers?
i have a question. the metra 99-8901 has the plug that connects to the aftermarket head unit right? so what do I splice the wires to to get it to connect to the harness? what is in the video is the 99-8901 connected to another plug ( 3:04 )?
The 70-8901 is the plug, that you will splice to the wires that come with the head unit you are installing.
Matt Parker thanks, I wasn’t sure if the plug that came with the radio was another 99-8901 or if it was for splicing.
Thanks for the vid. My radio will have a TV, and needs to be wired to the parking brake switch wire (so I can't watch TV while I drive). Do you know a good place to access that wire?
It also has a rear view camera (which I probably won't hook up). Do you know a good place to wire to the reverse light wire?
try putting the parking break wire to ground it should work the same as for the reverse light not really i would go into the reverse light harness.
Thank you ! Very useful !
according to the official metra site (metraonline) the kit i used will work on 05-09 so you should be good.
great job I have a black wire that plugs into the radio like a ground.. what do I do with the black plug?
just tape it and leave it for the original radio
also with the sub and everything i dont have one cause i need all my trunk space and plus the stock stuff has a really nice kick to it!
This configuration is for the left hand drive legacy
where do you get the radio plate from?
Very helpful video, But the wire harness you bought from amazon, did that black connector come with the aftermarket stereo you bought??? Did you wire the to connectores yourself??
Nice video. Very helpful.
without me actually seeing it for myself i can only guess. First i would re-check the wiring making sure everything is correct (Never hurts to double check). If you had sound before and now no sound there could be something wrong with the radio unit itself.possibly even a defective harness but it seems unlikely cause there would be some sound out of some speakers.
nice clean install
Great video, but what goes in that ugly top part?
the bottom half of my AC climate control went out but not the top part, would i need to replace the whole unit?
would these same steps be taken to install an apple carplay into my 2005 subaru outback?
Lucky you don’t have the dual climate controls. Gotta get the jdm surround for those.
So the cables that you used can hook up to most aftermarket head units? I'm defintely a novice so excuse my naivety.
nice stuff man, I checked out the kit you used and im trying to find one for a 08 model, it says for 05-07 but i did a fitment check on amazon and it says it'll fit, reckon it will?
awesome! thanks!
On a 2005 2.5 XT limited does this cost radio, temperature, or other functionality?
And what is the made/model of your stereo that you installed?
will this work on the subarus with the automatic climate controls?
Hey Awesome video!! How did you get the radio/climate Control section out? Mine seems to be help back by wires or somethings (a lot of resistance to being pulled out) so close I cant reach around to unclip it from the back. Do you just really yank at it?? Any help would be awsome
I'm wondering the same thing, but the video is many years old so lol. Did you ever get it figured out?
Great video, do you know if the installation would be any different in a manual model?
Tyler Purse it would not be any different, only thing that affects install in the climate control
can you leave a link in the description to where you got that Metra 70-8901 cable from? I was gonna wire them myself but I'm lazy
if you have buttons on your wheel, is it possible to link them to the stereo? or are there specific units you can buy that have that feature?
yes you can. they make aftermarket steering wheel control modules.
i have the 06 outback sport what faceplate do i get since the one you posted says it wont fit? or will it?
I just installed a stereo thanks to your video. The only problem I'm having is getting my new stereo to latch in, and the final cover piece to stay put. It doesn't want to latch either. Any suggestions?
Everything should snap right into place, I can't honestly give you a good answer to why it's not.
+Christy Ellis From my understanding the bracket that you instal on the radio has tabs that must be bent outwards once its in the faceplate. This will hold the radio into place. This is done before you put anything into place.
What do you do with that antenna wire you disconnected
People on Amazon are saying that the antenna adapter (Metra 40-SB10) was too short. Did you extend that wire? It didn't look like you had any problems... or is Amazon just full of rookies?
Hey matt can i get the link of the sound system that u have used ??? Is it jvc ??? Or some other company plz model number or link ??
hey.... where can I purchase the aftermarket inter face, you bought for the Subaru legacy? cause metra is asking for wholesale/company info to buy it from there website.
What about the huge gap where the CD player was?
Great video man! helped a ton! i see you did that but you dont have subs? :p or do you? any suggestions on where to run the wires?
What did you do with the other factory connections? There wasn't just 2 clips.
pretty rough I would agree with the trim lol that stuff breaks too easy im always so scared and never know what to expect lol or in other words how cheap did they decide to go on this make/model.... that's the real question.
but video is good help cant complain, thanks for ur help.....
sorry it took so long to reply. But that is correct there are 3 in total the other plug is just a ground wire don't worry about that just hook up the radio harness and antenna wire and your all set!
What about the upper hole?
will this work if i have the same AC unit but looking to install a double din kit? I know i need a different faceplate but for the most part it should be the same, right?
Well a double din is a bigger head unit unlike the singe unit, if you want one with a screen pioneer makes a model that has a screen that comes out, look up the avh-x7800bt, it's like a double din in a single din unit
awesome thanks man!
What radio did you purchase
Is there any way to install a double din radio?
Hi, I have a question I need the radio cover where is the climate control inside down and not that of the rotary switches, does anyone know where I can get the Panel produced?
Do you know of a good installation kit for automatic climate controls? I'm unable to find any via searching around on amazon.
+Ben Mathes Changing the head unit with the Automatic Climate Controls is a very tough and expensive venture. It will be at least a $400 job, not including the head unit, and it's all DIY. Here's a link if you're still interested: legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php/official-dual-hvac-double-din-jdm-kit-thread-113589.html
Another option is going with an OEM integration unit such as a JL Fix-82 and CleanSweep, or a Rockford Fosgate Sixty3.3 or an Alpine PXA-H800. Would cost about the same if you purchase a $200 head unit, but the results would be FAR better.
I just wanted to clarify, does all the other stock components that are on the dash work as they should?
yes everything works just as it should.
Dude! I Have a legacy 06.. I made a CD from my computer.. like "burn disc" with the songs from my own choice.. so when I put in my Subaru Radio it says "ROM AREA" can you help me? Thanks!
going to your after market radio it should be color coded, it was for me.
What is the empty space above the stereo face? Is it like a storage area?
In a way yea, that space is now wasted
Sooo I hooked everything up and the head unit works perfectly with no sound through the speakers. The harness is wired correctly. Do you have any idea what it might be?
What was the radio you purchased? Was it chosen specifically for the dash kit you have? or just preference?
Just preference, the kit I used accepts most 1 din radios
I have an 05 Subaru Legacy and i got a new interface so its just a open square but my single din radio that’s a dual brand won’t fit...
Did you ever figure out a solution? I'm in need of an explanation on how to get an aftermarket head unit into my JDM right hand drive version of the same car. I really want to replace the Japanese navigation unit, since its the same size but I can't find an explanation how.
Do I need to buy those extra adapters you got or can I just plug in the pre existing radio wires into
The new radio?
the adapters are so you do not need to cut any wires to install the radio
Hey so I all my parts will be in tomorrow and I'm curious, do I not use the metal sleeve that came with my head unit? Because you used the plastic mounts that came with that kit... It just seems like the sleeve would be more secure but I didn't know if it would work.... Any thoughts seeing as how you have the best response for this specific topic...
Which ever secures your radio the best
It Seems. Alright! brother painful What's your opinion about this
How do you get the speedometer out?? I'm trying to change one of the speedometer lights and I can only find one screw?
never pulled the cluster out of my legacy and I can't even look for ya. I got rid of the car 2hrs ago
the single black wire? if thats the one your talking about then nothing just left it in the console everything i showed in the video is what i did.
Whats the new radio?
And the CD unit you took out? You know, where there's now a big, gaping hole?
Liked the video, it was a little hard to hear you with the music.
will this work for an 05? they look the same but would like to make sure.
yeah i believe so,
I installed one in my 2005 outback wagon
Yeah the legacy and outback are same vehicle just differnt suspension
did you have to splice any wires for this install? Did your harness make it just a plug n play situation?
the only wires i spliced were from the radio to.the connector so i didn't have too mess with factory wiring.
Installed this morning in my wife's car. It looks like a pro did it - she was amazed and wondered how I did it on my own. Thanks!
+Atmos no problem, glad she likes it. You secret is safe with me i wont tell her lol.
did you end up having to splice?
The wires on the aftermarket harness were already pre-cut. I merely had to connect them with twisty connectors to the wire harness that came with the new radio, and then plug the other end into (which is a clip) where the stock radio used to be connected. There were a few wires that did not need to be connected and those I just taped up with electrical tape.
Does anyone sell a filler piece for that space that's left above the new radio?
Thank you!
almost have the Radio out, but there's one wire that's connected to the bottom left side of the factory radio that's not clipped. do you just snip that?
follow that wire back theres a connector watch at 2:40 when i get the radio out
thanks man.
no problem
there are three harnesses. the main a second black one and a ground wire. what does the second one belong to?
there should be 3 harness, power/speakers , antenna, and ground. You are only going to use the power/speaker harness and antenna. You do not need the ground.
at 2,28 there is a black harness with several wires. I can see red and white wires. Does that just get left out, and what do they belong to? There would be 4 total. antena, ground, white main, black?
+Adam Petersen yes leave that harneas out, its only for the stock radio.
+Adam Petersen harness*
thanks. that works for me.
i need to go from the a new antenna to the factory radio is there a wire for that ?
Phil manwarren all wire part numbers are in video description.
I want to put a better antenna on the factory radio !
I fixed it I hooked a better antenna to my wife's factory radio
yeah, it. would of depended what the new one came with, also if your having antenna problems for old 1 mame sure blue wire from radio is hooked up
all I did was in hook the window wires and splice the new antenna wire works great and very easy too
what radio did u put in or can u just buy any radio that has an aux and USB?
any 1din radio will fit in this set up.
What was the website you ordered all the parts from?
Everything I got my Amazon, I left all links in video description.
looked on Crutchfield and they " didnt recommend changing factory radio". Im curious as to why nothing is available.
Depends if you have the manual controls like he has or if you have the fancy ones cause the ac controls are built into the radio if it’s the fancy style
@@brandonparks3301 On Crutchfield I've also gotten the message not to change factory radio, but ive seen examples where people with the more fancy auto climate control somehow spliced an aftermarket head unit into the necessary wires to make it work. I really want to do this with my vehicle which I imported from Japan, and replace the useless Japanese Nav unit, but unfortunately can't find an explanation or tutorial anywhere.
Will this work on an 06 legacy limited? everything is the same except for the climate control. I'm just wondering which parts to get
this will not work if you have automatic climate control
any leads on where i could find one that would fit my car?
What I did was that I cut mine out to be custom fit with the automatic, took a dremmel and a xacto knife with some epoxy and it worked
would an audio place be willing to cut my fascia do you think?
ie; 07 subaru liberty
Was there any amplifier that you had to bypass?
Not unless you have a GT or XT model
@@joeysirb8394 What does a GT or XT model make a difference? Also would it make a difference if the vehicle is a JDM one compared the the US and Canada spec?
@@lukeschmidt2830 GT and XT model have automatic climate controls, making a radio install a complete pain in the ass. No difference in US/JDM/Canada, still the same story. If the car has automatic climate controls, not manual ones like in the video, you need to buy a $300 piece of plastic from Japan to even be able to put a radio in, then deal with a bunch of wiring to make the climate controls work again.
@@joeysirb8394 shiiiiit, I guess I'm stuck doing all that work 😂 thanks for the info
@@lukeschmidt2830 the GT and XT also have a stock amplifier, which is why i said only on the turbo models
I followed all your steps and now my A/C doesnt work. Only the hear comes on. Any ideas on how to fix this?
Sounds like you forgot to plug something in or you might of blown the fuse.
Matt Parker you have to buy a new hvac system off avojdm.com it's really pricey. My while set up cost me around $500 and that's no including the install.
how come the harness says its for a 91 subaru