How do you change the radio on a 2015 Subaru WRX?
On your 2015 WRX, you’ll start by using a panel tool to pry out the receiver trim panel and release the retaining clips. Disconnect the wiring harnesses and remove the trim panel, then remove the six Phillips screws securing the factory radio.
What kind of stereo system does a WRX have?
The 2016-up models are a bit more challenging (Crutchfield Research Photo) The WRX was available with a nice assortment of stock stereo systems. The base six-speaker system is pretty basic, but it can be upgraded with a navigation receiver. The premium system is a Harman Kardon design that adds an 8″ rear deck subwoofer.
Do you need hardwired speakers for Subaru WRX?
With the nav receiver, you’ll need to hardwire all the wiring connections, because there’s no wiring harness adapter available as of yet. You’ll also need to bypass the factory amplifier by running speaker wires from the new stereo to the factory amp’s speaker outputs. If you have questions or run into trouble, you have lots of backup.
Can you keep the steering wheel controls on a new WRX?
It’s relatively easy to retain the steering wheel audio controls when you install a new stereo in your WRX. When you enter your vehicle information, our database will choose the adapter you need to make your factory steering wheel controls work with your new receiver.
On your 2015 WRX, you’ll start by using a panel tool to pry out the receiver trim panel and release the retaining clips. Disconnect the wiring harnesses and remove the trim panel, then remove the six Phillips screws securing the factory radio.
What are the colors on the WRX radio harness?
Column “B” lists the wires on the WRX Reverse and Forward Harness. These are the EIA standard wire colors, used by after-market receiver and wiring harness manufacturers. Use this column to verify that the harness was assembled correctly.
With the nav receiver, you’ll need to hardwire all the wiring connections, because there’s no wiring harness adapter available as of yet. You’ll also need to bypass the factory amplifier by running speaker wires from the new stereo to the factory amp’s speaker outputs. If you have questions or run into trouble, you have lots of backup.
Can a WRX radio be installed in a SVX?
When installing a WRX radio in an SVX: Crimp or solder the wires in column B to the same colors on an SVX wiring adaptor. In the Impreza / WRX: If restoring a damaged or missing radio connector, crimp or solder a reverse harness’ wires in column B to the corresponding wires in column A.