Decided to upgrade stereo - Toyota Yaris Forums

JaiTomato · 05-24-2006, 06:10 AM

Ok so I bought and Yaris and stereo needed to be upgraded. I just sold my 2000 Ford Focus ZX3 which had 170,000 miles but I kept its Alpine headunit and subwoofer box which will go into the Yaris.
Following are pictures of progress:
front door speakers which are riveted on
head unit

JaiTomato · 05-24-2006, 06:23 AM

Here is a picture with all the panels off and a trial placement of the Alpine headunit. The closest trim kit I could find is from Metra for the Echo/Celica. I also needed an antenna adapter.

fearturtle44 · 05-24-2006, 07:51 AM

Pretty cool! I was wondering how difficult it would be to replace the HU seeing that the current faceplate is huge. I don't mind the stock system but might upgrade when I get more $$. Let us know how long it took you to install once you have everything done.

Kevin

punch · 05-24-2006, 07:54 AM

Umm in the future your to drill out rivets, not pry at them!!!

can't wait to see the finished install..

JaiTomato · 05-24-2006, 08:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by punch

Umm in the future your to drill out rivets, not pry at them!!!

can't wait to see the finished install..

Ya...thanks....LOL......I'll do that on the two remaining rivets and those on the right door. I didn't mind tearing out the junky looking speakers.

TC-LIFTBACK · 05-24-2006, 10:22 AM

Good work, thanks for the pics. New speakers for the Yaris.

Gonna swap out my aftermarket stuff from my Maxima.

spacemanoeuvres · 05-24-2006, 06:23 PM

Great pics!

I was curious as to how difficult it would be to replace the speaks/head unit. Judging from the pics it doesn't look to hard, for a newb like myself, aside from drilling out the rivets.

Be sure to post pics of the new speaks when you get a chance.

silverRS · 05-24-2006, 08:01 PM

cool, but don't you need those plastic speaker frames to hold your new speakers to the door?? looks like ya snaped one.? and do you have to buy that antena adapter cable for every aftermarket deck?

JaiTomato · 05-24-2006, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silverRS

cool, but don't you need those plastic speaker frames to hold your new speakers to the door?? looks like ya snaped one.? and do you have to buy that antena adapter cable for every aftermarket deck?

The cone is integrated (glued) onto the plastik speaker frame so the whole thing comes out. It needs a new speaker bracket though. A 6.5" speaker just goes right through the hole. So...I ordered the new speakers from Crutchfield but the website indicated that "we have not researched your vehicle yet." So I had to call and make sure they included a bracket. Their part number is 142sat6.

plushDJ · 05-25-2006, 07:42 AM

thanks for posting the exact kit you used for the deck

JaiTomato · 05-27-2006, 02:53 PM

Following is the bracket screwed on. I forgot to take a picture of the speaker on before placing back the door panels. (a passing rainstorm rushed me) Anyways, the Alpine head unit is on.
Next project is to connect the subwoofer.

Sp33dY · 05-28-2006, 06:10 PM

Looks great ;)

echo_hrs · 05-28-2006, 07:12 PM

I guess the sedan needs an antenna adapter....On my hatchback, the antenna plugged directly into my Clarion deck with no extra adapter necessary...

Cheers

JaiTomato · 05-30-2006, 09:03 PM

I finished hooking up the subwoofer box. I ran the amp power wire through a hole in the firewall in the passenger side just under the floormat. Then ran the wires under the right moldings towards the back into the area behind the backseat. I still have plenty of room in the trunk.

Sp33dY · 05-30-2006, 10:52 PM

Are they 10s or 12s" Polk Audios? You have a sedan, right?

Are you getting any engine noise by running the rcas and power wirre so clsoe together, down the same side?

JaiTomato · 05-31-2006, 02:43 AM

There's no noticeable noise at all.

mygrnthmb · 05-31-2006, 05:17 AM

Jai You da man!! Thanks for the pics and info. I've done business with Crutchfield in the past and found them to be really helpful. I'll bet they would like to see your pics as part of thier research for the Yaris.

punch · 06-04-2006, 07:37 PM

Have you done the rear sedan speakers yet? are they a simple 6x9 swap, are brackets needed thanks

stocking up on parts now...

05-28-2006, 06:10 PM	#12
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05-24-2006, 07:51 AM	#3
fearturtle44 Drives: S Flint Mica Join Date: May 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 209	Pretty cool! I was wondering how difficult it would be to replace the HU seeing that the current faceplate is huge. I don't mind the stock system but might upgrade when I get more $$. Let us know how long it took you to install once you have everything done. Kevin

05-24-2006, 07:54 AM	#4
punch Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan "D" package Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barrie, ontario Posts: 852	Umm in the future your to drill out rivets, not pry at them!!! can't wait to see the finished install..

05-24-2006, 10:22 AM	#6
TC-LIFTBACK Drives: 2007 Liftback Join Date: May 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 27	Good work, thanks for the pics. New speakers for the Yaris. Gonna swap out my aftermarket stuff from my Maxima.

05-24-2006, 06:23 PM	#7
spacemanoeuvres spase peepole Drives: BLAZING BLUE Liftback 5 Speed Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Bucks County, PA Posts: 119	Great pics! I was curious as to how difficult it would be to replace the speaks/head unit. Judging from the pics it doesn't look to hard, for a newb like myself, aside from drilling out the rivets. Be sure to post pics of the new speaks when you get a chance.

05-24-2006, 08:01 PM	#8
silverRS Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Silver Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ottawa Ontario Canada Posts: 80	cool, but don't you need those plastic speaker frames to hold your new speakers to the door?? looks like ya snaped one.? and do you have to buy that antena adapter cable for every aftermarket deck?

05-25-2006, 07:42 AM	#10
plushDJ Drives: 2007 3 dr manual Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Red Deer, AB Posts: 169	thanks for posting the exact kit you used for the deck

05-28-2006, 07:12 PM	#13
echo_hrs Around the universe... Drives: Uber-Evolved Pokemon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Top Gear Test Track Posts: 228	I guess the sedan needs an antenna adapter....On my hatchback, the antenna plugged directly into my Clarion deck with no extra adapter necessary... Cheers

05-31-2006, 02:43 AM	#16
JaiTomato Drives: 07 sedan-flint mica, 96VFR750 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hillsborough, NJ Posts: 36	There's no noticeable noise at all.

05-31-2006, 05:17 AM	#17
mygrnthmb swappin cogs Drives: 07 Yaris l/b 5spd Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia U.S. Posts: 28	Jai You da man!! Thanks for the pics and info. I've done business with Crutchfield in the past and found them to be really helpful. I'll bet they would like to see your pics as part of thier research for the Yaris.

06-04-2006, 07:37 PM	#18
punch Drives: 2007 Yaris Sedan "D" package Join Date: May 2006 Location: Barrie, ontario Posts: 852	Have you done the rear sedan speakers yet? are they a simple 6x9 swap, are brackets needed thanks stocking up on parts now...