Tag: ME October 2008

Wiring on the 2009 Honda Pilot

Wiring on the 2009 Honda Pilot

Mike Harootunian of AudioMax in Walpole, Mass., shows us around the 2009 Honda Pilot, a mid-size crossover utility vehicle. This vehicle’s install can be performed without a CAN-bus interface, but you’ll spend much more time on the job taking that approach.

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Replacing the Radio in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Replacing the Radio in a Mercedes-Benz E-Class

A Mercedes-Benz arriving at an install bay that hasn’t seen many luxury cars can often cause an entire day to be wasted accomplishing the simple task of replacing a head unit. Robert Davidoski and Elias Aviles of Mobile One in Houston show us how to replace the radio in Mercedes Benz E-Class sedans.

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Adding Amps and Speakers to a Chevy Bel Air

Adding Amps and Speakers to a Chevy Bel Air

The Bel Air, which has become a favorite with hot rod restorers, debuted in 1953, when Chevy renamed its premium Deluxe model. With this article, Jason Kraut of Car Audio Depot in Modesto, Calif., demonstrates how to add more “show” to a show vehicle. Kraut accomplishes a clean but effective audio installation on this crimson Bel Air.

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Disassembling the Front Doors of the BMW 1-Series

Disassembling the Front Doors of the BMW 1-Series

Sean Baumeister of Sound Decision in Montgomery, Ill., saves us some time by showing us how the new-for-2008 BMW 1-Series front doors are disassembled.

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