Kicker PMUSP10 User manual

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PMUSP10
Designed for 2010–2011 Ford®Mustang vehicles
Amplifier Assembly
Power Harness
Body Harness
25A Fuse
Wire Ties x6
Star Washer
©2012 Stillwater Designs
PMUSP10-A3-20140730

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Installation
1. Disconnect negative battery cable
2. Turn the steering wheel as far as possible to the left.
3. Using a straight screwdriver pry out the center portion of the two plastic retainers that secure the rear
portion of passenger’s side front fender well. Once the center portion is pried out, remove the outer portion.
Fig. 1
4. Using a Phillips screwdriver unscrew the centers of the other four plastic retainers securing the rear half of
the fender well and then pull out the outer portion. Remove the rear half of the fender well. Fig. 2
5. Remove the fuse box cover under the hood and remove the nut from the main power lug.
6. Connect both the subwoofer and amplifier power harnesses to the lug and retighten the nut. Torque to
20Nm. Fig. 3
Subwoofer Assembly
Power Harness
Body Harness
25A Fuse Wire Taps x2
Wire Ties x6 Adapter Harness
M6 Nut

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7. Route the power harnesses down to the small opening near the fire wall that leads into the fender well
area. Fig. 4
8. Using a razor knife make a small incision in the rubber grommet. Fig. 5
9. Pass the power harnesses into the cabin and secure with the provided wire ties. Fig. 6
10. From inside the car, install the provided white three-pin connector on the end of the amplifier power har-
ness. (Any wire can be installed in any position) Install the two-pin black connector on the subwoofer power
harness.
Radio Removal
11. Using a panel removal tool gently pry loose the bezel around the shifter and remove. Fig. 7
12. Open the center console lid and gently pry loose the top of the console. Disconnect wiring and set
aside. Fig. 8
13. Remove the two screws securing the bottom of the radio bezel. Fig. 9
14. Pry loose the radio bezel and disconnect wiring. Fig. 10
15. Remove the four screws securing the radio, pull radio from dash and disconnect wiring.

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Amplifier Mounting
16. Remove the four screws along the bottom of the glove compartment. Fig. 11
17. Remove the nut from the stud at the base of the HVAC fan housing. Fig. 12
18. Remove the sill plate along the bottom of the passenger’s side door opening. Fig. 13
19. Remove the passenger’s side kick panel by pulling toward the center of the car and then straight back
to release the fasteners. Fig. 14
NOTE: Remember to place your warranty card in the glove box for future use.
20. Connect the radio connector to the amplifier body harness and tuck the connectors out of the way to
avoid interference when reinstalling the radio. Fig. 15
21. Route the other end of the body harness down to the area below the glove compartment and connect it
to the amplifier. Fig. 16
22. Connect the remaining connector of the body harness to the back of the radio. Reconnect the antenna
wire and any other factory connections to the back of the radio and reinstall the radio.

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Important notice for vehicles equipped with Mobile-Ease
If the vehicle is equipped with Mobile-Ease Bluetooth™ device the wiring must be connected in the following
order.
A. Disconnect the factory wiring from the radio. (Large and Medium sized connectors only)
B. Connect the two corresponding connectors of the Mobile-Ease harness to the radio.
C. Connect the Kicker® amplifier body harness to the Mobile-Ease harness.
D. Connect the remaining connector of the Kicker® amplifier body harness back to the factory wiring.
23. Connect the white two pin connector of the subwoofer harness to the corresponding connector on the
amplifier harness.
24. Connect the black ground wire of the amplifier harness and the subwoofer harness to the bolt in just
below the edge of the dash. Torque to 20Nm. Fig. 17
25. Install the amplifier/bracket assembly over the HVAC blower housing stud and behind the bottom of the
glove compartment. Line up the holes in the bracket with the holes in the glove compartment and reinstall
the screws, leave loose. Fig. 18
26. Reinstall the nut and provided star washer on the blower housing stud and tighten, then tighten the
glove compartment screws.
mobile-ease
module
Radio
Kicker
ampliĮer
Factory Radio
Harness

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27. Connect the amplifier power harness white three pin connector to the corresponding white three pin
connector of the amplifier body harness. Connect the subwoofer power harness black two pin connector to
the corresponding black two-pin connector of the subwoofer body harnesses.
28. Remove the lower rear seat cushion by pushing the front edge back and then lifting up.
29. Release and fold down the rear seat backs.
30. Remove the three plastic retainers that secure the quarter panel cover. One retainer is above the floor
pan and the other two are located in the pass through area between the cabin and the trunk. Fig. 19
31. Pull the rear quarter panel cover and remove from the car. Fig. 20
32. Run the body harness along the bottom of the door and secure with wire ties.
33. If the vehicle is equipped with the Shaker 1000 factory subwoofer, disconnect wiring and remove the
factory subwoofer.
34. Pass the subwoofer body harness through the round hole in the metal. Fig. 21
35. Make a small “X” shaped cut in the trunk carpet to allow the harness to pass through. Fig. 22
36. Fold back the carpeted trunk liner on the passenger side of the vehicle.
37. Pull the factory wire harness loose from the metal stud where the subwoofer will mount. Fig. 23
38. Remove the bolt near the passenger’s side rear tail light.
39. Connect the subwoofer harness to the subwoofer and line the hole in the bottom bracket up with the
factory stud in the bottom of the trunk.
40. Slowly rotate the subwoofer into place. Line up the top bracket with the hole near the tail light and
reinstall and tighten the bolt. Fig. 24
Fig. 19 Fig. 20
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
If you continue to experience problems after troubleshooting, please contact KICKER Technical Support at
[phone] ext. 6009, or [e-mail].

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41. Push the subwoofer toward the outside of the car as far as possible and install the supplied 10mm nut
on the factory stud and tighten. Fig. 25
42. Fold about six inches of the trunk liner underneath itself and then tuck the fold under the edge of the
subwoofer. Fig. 26
43. Reinstall all previously removed parts in reverse order.
44. Install the supplied fuses in the fuse holders.
45. Reconnect negative battery cable. Torque to 5Nm.
Troubleshooting the Kicker Integrated Systems
If you experience a problem once the subwoofer or amplifier are
installed use this guide to locate the trouble.
The radio is working, but the Subwoofer is not working:
• Check the battery voltage to make sure it is not discharged below 11 volts.
• Check the negative battery cable to see if it has been securely tightened back on the battery.
• Check the inline fuse located near the battery to make sure it is plugged in completely, and not blown.
• Check the inline +12Volt power-connector near the firewall to make sure it is plugged in securely.
• Check the inline connectors near the subwoofer enclosure to make sure they are plugged securely.
• Check the ground wire connection to make sure it is tightly secured to the proper ground in the vehicle.
• Check the audio input signal connection to make sure it is secure and connected to the proper wiring.
• Test with different music in case there is no low frequency audio in the initial sound check.
Fig. 23 Fig. 24
Fig. 25 Fig. 26

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There is a problem with the multi-channel stereo amplifier:
• Check the battery voltage to make sure it is not discharged below 11 volts.
• Check the negative battery cable to see if it has been securely tightened back on the battery.
• Check the inline fuse located near the battery to see if it is plugged in completely and not blown.
• Check the multi-pin connectors at the back of the radio and at the amplifier chassis to make sure they
are plugged all the way in.
• Check the ground wire connection to make sure it is tightly secured to the proper ground in the vehicle.
Symptom Possible Cause Solution
No Subwoofer Output
Fuse not installed in inline fuse
holder on subwoofer and / or amp
harness
Install fuse into fuse holder.
Refer to instructions for correct
placement
Low battery voltage Recharge the battery
Negative battery cable not
connected
Reconnect negative battery cable
Power wire connector not
connected to body harness
Connect power wire to body
harness. Check for loose
connection
Ground wire not grounded properly Check ground wire with voltmeter
to insure it is a good ground
Balance or fader controls not set to
neutral position
Set balance and fader control to
center settings. (only effects stand
alone subwoofer kit)
No low frequency information in
music
Test with several different songs
Subwoofer harness not properly
/ completely connected to sub-
woofer.
Securely fasten both of the
connectors on the subwoofer
harness to the subwoofer. Check
for loose connections.
Radio Not Coming On
Blown radio fuse Refer to owner's manual for radio
fuse location and value
Low battery voltage Recharge the battery
Radio Comes On, But No
Sound From Any Speakers
Fuse not installed in inline fuse
holder on amplifier harness
Install fuse into fuse holder. Refer
to instructions for correct place-
ment
Ground wire not grounded properly Check ground wire with voltmeter
to insure it is a good ground
Low battery voltage Recharge the battery
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