2007 Chevy Silverado Audio Transformation - Pioneer Speakers

By splicing into the Reverse light power, the camera has power only when shifted into Reverse. Once we got the head unit installed we had to twist the camera into the proper orientation, but the install was done.
By splicing into the Reverse light power, the camera has power only when shifted into Reve
Pete began the audio install by removing the trim pieces that concealed the door hardware. After a few bolts were removed, the door panel was pulled free of the door.
Pete began the audio install by removing the trim pieces that concealed the door hardware.
With the Subthump box in place, we realized that there was really only one place to mount the amps. An 18mm wrench and ten minutes later, the rear seats were gone. There was plenty of room for the amps behind the seats once the rubber-backed felt insulation was cut out. Self-tapping sheetmetal screws were used to mount both amps to the rear wall of the cab. Pete had already attached the RCA cables that run to the head unit and the 4AWG power and ground cables.
With the Subthump box in place, we realized that there was really only one place to mount

Power cables were run under the passenger-side doorsills. They looked like they belonged there.
Power cables were run under the passenger-side doorsills. They looked like they belonged t
The power wires were routed through these two holes that were drilled in the passenger-side footwell at the base of the firewall.
The power wires were routed through these two holes that were drilled in the passenger-sid
More split loom was used to protect the power cable before it was run into the engine compartment and connected to the battery. Each wire was fused to protect the amp and wiring inside the truck
More split loom was used to protect the power cable before it was run into the engine comp

A steel wire brush was used to clean the floorboard for a good ground. The 4AWG ground wires were given a crimp-on terminal and secured with self-tapping screws.
A steel wire brush was used to clean the floorboard for a good ground. The 4AWG ground wir
All four factory door speakers look like the speaker on the left. The deep cup is an integral part of the speaker. Our 51/4-inch rear-door speakers didn't come with a plate large enough to fill the void, so.
All four factory door speakers look like the speaker on the left. The deep cup is an integ
A die grinder and razor made quick work of the factory speaker and allowed the Pioneer unit to be screwed into the cup and mounted back in the factory location.
A die grinder and razor made quick work of the factory speaker and allowed the Pioneer uni