Crutchfield 016 0045 User manual

2 Factory Radio Removal ✔✔
3 Receiver Installation ✔
4 Door Speakers ✔✔✔
5 Rear Speakers (standard cab) ✔✔
6 Rear Speakers (club cab) ✔✔
7 Rear Speaker (quad cab) ✔✔
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Tools Required
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Revision 04/05/05
2001 -
Dodge Dakota
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Phillips
Screwdriver Panel Tool
Torx Drivers
*0000160045*
T-20
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T-25 T-47
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• At this time, no aftermarket antenna is available for
this vehicle. A replacement antenna may be
purchased from a Dodge dealership.
NOTE:
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Small Flat Blade
Screwdriver
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IMPORTANT
Before starting, compare items on your invoice with items received.
Carefully check through packaging material. If any item is missing,
please call CrutchfieldTechnical Service at 1-800-955-9094.
Although reasonable attempts are made to verify the accuracy of the information contained in this MasterSheet, it is presented without
warranties or guarantees of any type due to the constantly changing nature of this type of information and running changes in vehicle
production. Any person or entity using this information does so at his or its own risk. If you find our instructions are different from your
vehicle, or if you have questions, do not continue with your installation. Contact our toll-free technical support for assistance.

1. Set parking brake and disconnect negative
battery cable to prevent any electrical short.
2. Remove three (3) Torx T20 screws from
driver’s side knee panel. Pull out top of knee
panel to release three (3) metal clips. Pull
downward, disconnect brake release rod to remove
knee panel (Figures 1 and 2).
3. Remove two (2) phillips screws from top edge of
dash trimpanel located above instrument cluster.
4. Carefully pry around all edges of dash trimpanel to release metal
clips. Fold back trimpanel and disconnect wiring harnesses. Work
trimpanel over steering column to release rubber gasket and
remove trimpanel.
5. Remove four (4) phillips screws securing factory radio.
Pull out radio, disconnect and remove.
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Factory Radio Removal
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Factory Radio
Dash Trimpanel
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FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
Brake
Release Rod
Driver’s Knee Panel

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Receiver Installation
Please read first
• Inspect factory receiver harness connector in vehicle.
Ensure that the wiring adaptor received from
Crutchfield plugs into the vehicle’s connector. If the
connector is missing or incorrect, please call our
Technical Service Department at 1-800-955-9094.
NOTES:
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Receiver Mounting Bracket
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1. Secure receiver mounting bracket to
dash with screws previously removed from
factory radio.
2. Connect receiver wiring adaptor to receiver
following instructions supplied with wiring
adaptor (see note on the right).
3. Remove DIN sleeve from receiver
(Figure 1).
4. Slide DIN sleeve into mounting bracket and
secure to bracket by bending the securing
tabs (Figure 2).
5. Hold receiver near dash. Connect receiver
wiring adaptor to factory harness. Plug
antenna lead into rear of receiver.
6. Slide receiver fully into sleeve and test
operation.
7. Reassemble dash by reversing
disassembly steps.
Note: If vehicle is factory equipped with
Infinity System amplifier, the amplifier may
be used with the aftermarket receiver.
Simply connect the power antenna lead on
the Crutchfield wiring adaptor (harness) to
the power antenna or amp remote lead of the
aftermarket receiver.
Bend tabs after sleeve
is inside mounting bracket.
FIGURE 2
FIGURE 1
DIN Sleeve
Securing Tabs

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Front Door Speakers (all body styles)
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1. Remove one (1) phillips screw from “sail panel”.
2. Pry open screw cover behind door release
handle from rear edge of cover. Remove one (1)
Torx T25 screw.
3. Remove one (1) Torx T25 screw located behind
door pull handle.
4. Remove two (2) phillips screws from bottom edge
of door panel.
5. Lift door panel. Disconnect door release and
door lock linkage rods by rotating arm/clip and
lifting rods (Figure 1).
6. Disconnect wiring harnesses and remove door
panel.
7. Remove three (3) phillips screws securing
speaker. Pull out speaker, disconnect and
remove.
8. Connect speaker wiring harness of replacement
speaker to vehicle speaker connector. Using
factory speaker bracket, secure replacement
speaker to door as shown with screws previously
removed (Figure 2).
9. Test speaker operation and reinstall door panel
by reversing removal steps.
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FIGURE 1
FIGURE 2
Door Release Linkage Rod
(Door Lock Linkage Rod has
same appearance - one shown)
Door Pull Handle
Screw Cover
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Door Panel
Arm/Clip
Door Release Handle
“Sail” Panel
Factory Speaker Bracket
Please read first
• Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabricating (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.
NOTES:
✔ Check that wires do not interfere with window operation.
✔ Test window and door lock operation.
SAFETY CHECK
!

1. Pry open seat belt hanger cover.
Remove one (1) Torx T-47 bolt securing
seat belt hanger (Figure 1).
2. Pry away rear side panel starting at the
top and working downward to speaker
location (Figure 2).
3. Remove two (2) phillips screws securing
speaker to rear of side panel. Disconnect
speaker wiring connector and remove
speaker (Figure 3).
4. Secure replacement speaker to side panel
with screws previously removed. Connect
speaker wiring adaptor of replacement
speaker to vehicle speaker connector.
5. Test speaker operation and reinstall side
panel. Note: Be sure seat belt hanger is
secure.
Rear Speakers -- Standard Cab
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FIGURE 1
Rear Side Panel
Seat Belt Hanger Cover
FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3
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Please read first
• Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabricating (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.
NOTES:
✔ Make sure seats and seat belts anchors are
secured to manufacturers specifications.
SAFETY CHECK
!

Rear Speakers -- Club Cab
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Please read first
• Instructions show factory size speakers only. Cutting,
fabricating, or speaker adaptor brackets (not shown)
will be required for other speaker sizes.
NOTES:
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1. Pry off two (2) seat belt hanger
covers (2). Remove one (1) Torx T-47
bolt securing each seat belt hanger
(Figure 1).
2. Starting at rear of top side panel, pry
panel loose and work toward front to
release all clips (Figure 2).
3. Work seat belt adjustment slide
through panel. Remove seat belt from
panel and remove top side panel.
4. Pry out bottom side panel starting at
the top to release three (3) plastic
clips.
5. Hold panel out to access speaker.
Remove three (3) phillips screws
securing speaker. Pull out speaker,
disconnect and remove.
6. Secure replacement speaker to
speaker adaptor bracket following
instructions supplied with adaptor
bracket.
7Connect speaker wiring adaptor of
replacement speaker to vehicle
speaker connector. Secure
speaker/bracket assembly with
screws previously removed (Figure 3).
8. Test speaker operation and reinstall
rear side panel by reversing removal
steps. Note: Be sure seat belt
hanger bolt is secure.
FIGURE 1
FIGURE 3
Seat Belt Hanger Cover
Top Side Panel
Bottom Side Panel
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FIGURE 2
✔ Make sure seats and seat belts anchors are
secured to manufacturers specifications.
SAFETY CHECK
!

Rear Door Speakers -- Quad Cab
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1. Pry open screw cover in door release trim and
remove one (1) Torx T-25 screw.
2. Remove one (1) Torx T-25 screw located behind
door pull handle.
3. Remove two (2) phillips screws from bottom edge of
door panel.
4. Lift door panel, disconnect door lock rod and door
release rod as shown (Figure 1). Disconnect wiring
harness and remove door panel.
5. Remove three (3) phillips screws securing factory
speaker assembly. Pull off assembly, disconnect and
remove.
6. Secure new speaker to speaker adaptor bracket
following instructions supplied with adaptor
brackets.
7. Connect speaker wiring adaptor of replacement
speaker to vehicle speaker connector. Secure
speaker/bracket assembly to door with screws
previously removed (Figure 2).
8. Test speaker operation and reinstall door panel by
reversing removal steps.
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FIGURE 1 Door Release Linkage Rod
(Door Lock Linkage Rod has
same appearance - one shown)
Arm/clip
FIGURE 2
Please read first
• Instructions show factory size speakers or speakers
with adaptor brackets only. Cutting or fabricating (not
shown) will be required for other speaker sizes.
NOTES:
Speaker/Bracket Assembly
Door Panel
Door Pull Handle
Screw Cover
✔ Check that wires do not interfere with window operation.
✔ Test window and door lock operation.
SAFETY CHECK
!