25. You will also need to...
25. You will also need to remove the clips and transfer them to the Scosche unit.
26. Scosche offers three different...
26. Scosche offers three different styles for the install panel. The factory-matched silver, single-DIN installation kit is the one we used. Scosche also offers a black single-DIN kit, and a double ISO-DIN in silver, if you have a full-screen unit that requires a double-DIN. Additional features of the Scosche Toyota Tacoma kit include a large molded pocket for a little storage space and a rear support bracket for strength.
27. Because Scosche has done...
27. Because Scosche has done such a great job building this, all the factory components snap right in place.
28. After you have installed...
28. After you have installed the clock/hazard light assembly, you can screw on the support bracket.
29. Now it's time for the...
29. Now it's time for the head unit. The DEH-P5800MP features 50 watts of clean MOSFET power, deep-blue OEL display with screensavers, and background videos. Playback includes MP3, WMA, and normal CD format, plus it's ready for Satellite Radio (XM or Sirius)-we chose Sirius. Because this unit will play MP3 format discs, we can have one CD with about a 150 songs on it. The unit also has BMX (Bit Media eXpander) Digital Enhancement to take that compressed music and adjust it to sound much fuller. All in all, this is a very nice head unit.
30a. Since Scosche builds...
30a. Since Scosche builds these to the industry standard, the Pioneer can slide right in the opening with no problem. Once the can assembly is in, Adam bent the little tabs that are scattered around it, locking it into place. Once that was done, the head unit slid in, completing the assembly.
30b.
30c.
31. Man, does it look nice,...
31. Man, does it look nice, especially when you take into account that it all kind of just snaps together. Now the unit is ready to be placed in the truck but not before Adam ran the wiring for the Sirius box.
32. Sirius recommends mounting...
32. Sirius recommends mounting the antenna on the roof of the truck at the back, but Adam, after numerous installations, says he has no problem with dropping the signal with it placed on the dash. To do that, the pillar must be removed to run the antenna wire. The grab handle has two 10mm bolts behind the little covers on the face. Just pull those out and take off the pillar.
34a. Now Adam had room to...
34a. Now Adam had room to route the antenna wire properly before he stuck it to the passenger corner of the dash with the provided Velcro.
34b.
35. The Scosche wire kit was...
35. The Scosche wire kit was plugged into the Toyota's harness.
36. The SIR-PNR1 Sirius Satellite...
36. The SIR-PNR1 Sirius Satellite Radio tuner is compatible with SAT Radio Ready and most IP-Bus Pioneer head units. Combined with a Pioneer head unit and activation, the SIR-PNR1 tuner accesses Sirius Satellite Radio's 120 channels of coast-to-coast digital-quality broadcasts. Pioneer head units will display the channel, artist, album, and song names with scrolling text.
37. There is one connection...
37. There is one connection we have to make that will require us to strip back two wires. We need to tap the harness for power and ground of the Sirius unit. Adam showed us how to do it without cutting through the wire. He started by cutting through the insulation about 1/2 inch apart. Then, he separated the wire in the middle and fed the Sirius end through it.
38. Then, he twisted it around...
38. Then, he twisted it around the opening...
39. ...and covered it with...
39. ...and covered it with tape, creating a strong union that shouldn't pose any problems.
40. Adam grabbed a little...
40. Adam grabbed a little Velcro from his shelf and stuck it to the back of the Sirius unit. He plugged in all the stuff for the satellite and stuck it to the defrost vents that are hiding in the back of the dash.
41a. Now the radio gets plugged...
41a. Now the radio gets plugged in...
41b. ...and stuffed in the...
41b. ...and stuffed in the dash.
42. Scosche gives you a trim...
42. Scosche gives you a trim ring with the dash kit, but we chose to retain the one that came with the Pioneer head unit. It just looked a little better with this specific radio. Depending on what your tastes are, you can decide for yourself.
43. The heater A/C controls...
43. The heater A/C controls were snapped back in.
44. There you have it, a quick...
44. There you have it, a quick and easy way to stuff in custom tunes without any custom work.
Firing Up the Sirius
Here are the steps to hook up your satellite account.
* Turn on the head unit and select the External setting via the source button.
* The tuner will read "updating."
* While that is happening, write down the SID number printed on the boxand keep it handy.
* Wait till the unit displays the "Call 1-888-539-SIRIUS to subscribe."
* Call the number and pick a plan. We went with the six-month plan that cost us $12.95 a month.
* You can also do this online, but since the unit must beon to receive the updated signal, it's easier to do via the phone sitting in the driver seat.