Aftermarket Stereo Installation
Covers:
- 1993-1997 2.0L 4-Cylinder Engine
- 1993-1997 2.5L V-6 Engine
Step 3: Working With The Factory Amplifier (If equipped)
Overview
The premium
sound system package that was offered with the Probe included an amplifier that
delivered 20-watts per channel. It is located behind the right side quarter panel
trim, near the B-pillar. Normally, installation kits will include a wiring harness
that is used to bypass the factory amplifier. This, however, is unnecessary unless
you are worried about loss of sound quality.
Option 1: Using The Amplifier
- Find
the red/green wire on the main radio connector.
- Connect
the red/green wire to the new stereo unit's amplifier trigger wire. If one
is not available, connect it to the blue/white wire (main power).
- Return
to Step 2 to complete the stereo installation.
Option 2: Bypassing The Amplifier
- Remove
the trunk cover.
- Remove
the four screws and two push tabs from the rear trunk trim. Pry the trim away
from the body to disengage the retaining clips. Remove the rear trunk trim.
- If
equipped with a subwoofer, remove the four subwoofer speaker mounting bolts.
Disconnect the electrical connector and remove the subwoofer.
- Fold
down the right rear seat and remove the three push tabs from the front, two
push tabs from the rear, and two screws from the right side trunk trim.
- Remove
the safety belt trim and remove the hidden push tab.
- Pry
the trim away from the body to disengage the retaining clips. Disconnect the
trunk lamp and remove the right side trunk trim from the vehicle.
- Remove
the two push tabs from the quarter panel trim and pry the trim panel away
from the body to disengage the retaining clips. Remove the right quarter panel
trim.
- Disconnect
the electrical connectors from the amplifier and remove the three mounting
nuts. Remove the amplifier from the vehicle.
- Cut
the connector end off both the wiring harnesses and connect the wires as shown
below.
1993
| Wire Function |
Receiver
To Amplifier |
Amplifier
To Speakers |
| Left Front (+) |
Red |
Blue/Green |
| Left Front (-) |
Black |
Blue |
| Left Rear (+) |
White |
Light Green |
| Left Rear (-) |
Green |
Green/Orange |
| Right Front (+) |
Yellow |
Blue/Black |
| Right Front (-) |
Blue |
Blue/Orange |
| Right Rear (+) |
Brown |
Green/Yellow |
| Right Rear (-) |
Black/Yellow |
Green/Blue |
1994-1997
| Wire Function |
Stereo
To Amplifier |
Amplifier To
Speakers |
| Left Front (+) |
Brown |
Blue/Green |
| Left Front (-) |
Blue/Black |
Blue |
| Left Rear (+) |
Purple/White |
Light Green |
| Left Rear (-) |
White/Red |
Green/Orange |
| Right Front (+) |
Green |
Blue/Black |
| Right Front (-) |
Blue |
Blue/Orange |
| Right Rear (+) |
White/Orange |
Green/Yellow |
| Right Rear (-) |
Yellow |
Green/Blue |
- Reinstall the trim.
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