Kicker PSUTA15 User manual

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PSUTA15
Designed for 2015 and newer Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban
Not compatible with Bose® Audio
©2017 Stillwater Designs
PSUTA15 – 20171121

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Amplifier Assembly
Amplifier Power
Harness
Amplifier Body
Harness
Fuse
Wire Ties x 6

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Wire Routing
Disconnect negative battery cable from battery.
Note: On vehicles equipped with dual batteries, disconnect negative battery cable
from both batteries.
Remove the red battery terminal cover and thenthe power distribution cover next to the battery on the
passenger’s side.
Remove the fuse from the fuse holder on the amplifier and subwoofer power harnesses. Connect the
ring terminals of both harnesses to the power lug closest to the front of the vehicle and torque to 9 +/-
1.5Nm. Fig. 1
Note: Depending on year model, appearance of the power distribution area may
differ slightly from Fig. 5. Regardless, use the power lug closest to the front of
the vehicle.
Route the power wire along the fire wall to the factory grommet on the driver’s side and secure withwire
ties.
Using a razor knife, make a cross shaped incision in the protrusion of the large rubber grommet and
feed the power wires straight through the hole on the cabin side of the grommet. Fig.2
Install the white three pin power connector on the amplifier
power harness and close the retainer. Fig. 3
Note: The terminals are keyed so that they only
install one way. If the terminal doesn’t want to slide
completely into the connector, it may need to be
rotated 180 degrees. It does not matter which red
wire goes in what position of the connector.
Fig 2
Connect power
wire to this lug
Fig 1
Insert terminals first.
Any wire can be in
any position.
Then
close
retainer
Fig 3

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Install the black two pin power connector on the subwoofer power harness by first inserting the terminal
fully into the connector and then depressing the blue retainer. Fig. 4
Note: Make sure the blue retainer in the center of the
connector is not depressed – it should be flush with
the front of the connector. If the retainer is
depressed, the terminal will not fully seat in the
connector body. Make sure the terminal is installed
into position 1 on the connector body. There should
be a block-out plug installed in position 2 in order to
prevent the terminal from being installed into the
wrong position on the connector.
Using a panel removal tool, pry loose the driver’s side front and rear threshold panel along the bottom of
the dooropenings. Fig. 5 & 6
Pry loose the dash end panel on the driver’s side. Fig. 7
Remove the two screws securing the side of the panel below the steering column. Fig. 8
Fig 8
Insert
terminal
first
Then
depress
blue
retainer
Fig 4
Fig 6
Fig 5
Fig 7

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Remove the two screws securing the bottom of the panel below the
steering column and pull the panel loose. Fig 9
2017 Year Model Only – Module Relocation
(for all other year models, proceed to step 15)
Note: 2017 Year Model vehicles require the relocation of a module in order to gain
sufficient space to mount the amplifier. Follow steps 11-14 to relocate the factory
module.
Remove the two screws securing the factory module bracket under the driver’s side dash and pull the
module and bracket down. Fig.10
Secure the module to the provided relocation bracket exactly as shown in Fig.11.
Remove the four nuts securing the knee bolster under the steering column. Fig.12
Install the relocation bracket and module over the knee bolster studs as shown in Fig.13. Reinstall the
knee bolster and reinstall nuts and tighten to 9Nm. Secure the module wire harness by inserting the
factory wire retainer into the hole on the bottom of the relocation bracket.
Fig 9
Fig 10
Fig 11
Fig 12
Fig 13

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Open the console lid and pry the top portion of the console up in the rear and then straight back to
remove. Disconnect wiring. Fig. 14
Route the amplifier harness through the front of the console and across the dash toward the driver’s
kick panel area. The white connectors will connect to the amplifier.
Disconnect the radio speaker/power connector Fig. 15
Connect the radio speaker/power connector to the corresponding amplifier harness connector. Connect
the remaining amplifier harness connector to the radio. Make sure the connector is fully seated. Fig. 16
Connect the amplifier power harness three-pin connector to the
amplifier harness three-pinconnector.
Connect the subwoofer power harness two-pin connector to the
subwoofer harness two-pinconnector.
Connect the white two-pin signal connector on the subwoofer
harness to the white two pin connector of the amplifier harness.
Note: There are input connection points on both
ends of the subwoofer harness. Only one of the two
connection points will be used depending on whether
the vehicle is equipped with premium or base audio.
Connect the black ground wire of both the amplifier and subwoofer harness to the bolt next to the park
brake pedal indicated in Fig 17 Torque to 9 +/- 1.5 Nm.
Fig 15
Fig 16
Fig 14
Connect ground
wire to this bolt
Fig 17

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Amplifier Mounting
Remove the lower left and lower right nut securing the junction box behind the parking brakepedal.
Fig. 18
Connect the amplifier harness to the amplifier.
Slide the amplifier/bracket assembly over the junction box studs and on top of the junction box and
reinstall the nuts. Torque to 17 Nm. Fig. 19
Subwoofer Installation
Open the storage compartment lid and locate the two knobs
underneath the rubber liner that secure the storage
compartment to the vehicle. Unscrew the knobs and lift the
storage compartment out of the vehicle. Fig 20
Using a panel removal tool, pry loose the upper and lower cargo door sill plate. Fig 21 & 22
Fig 18
Fig 19
Fig 22
Fig 21
Fig 20

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Using a panel removal tool pry loose the screw cover on the driver’s side C and D pillar post cover and
remove the screws securing both covers. Pry loose the C pillar post cover and lay aside. Pry loose the
D pillar post cover, disconnect speaker wiring and lay aside. Fig 23
Using a pick tool, snap loose the cover on the driver’s side cargo D-ring to reveal the bolt securing the
D-ring and remove the bolt. Fig 24
Unscrew the cargo-net anchor knob on the driver’s side. Fig 25
Note: The knob may unscrew from the threaded stud. If so, use a pair of pliers to
remove the stud being careful not to damage the threads. Replace plastic knob
onto the stud for reassembly later.
Slide the driver’s side second row seatbelt trim cover up to reveal the seatbelt bolt and remove the bolt.
(Tahoe/Yukon only) Fig. 26 Torque to 45Nm.
Using a panel removal tool, pry loose the driver’s side quarter panel cover. Disconnect the rear 12-volt
accessory port wiring and the rear folding seat switch wiring (if equipped) and lay the quarter panel
cover aside in the cargo area.
Continue routing the subwoofer harness down the driver’s side of the vehicle to the rear quarter panel.
Open the cover of the wire tray along the threshold of the door, install wire and replace the tray cover.
Fig 23
Fig 24
Fig 25
Fig 26

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Locate the factory module bracket and remove the two nuts securing it. Fig 27
Pry the module wire retainers from the factory bracket. Fig 27
Note: Depending on the vehicle trim level, there may be one or two modules
attached to the bracket. The module(s) will need to be relocated using the
supplied relocation bracket in order for the subwoofer to be installed.
Note: Do not disconnect the module wiring. Modules wiring is shown
disconnected in some pictures only for clarity of installation.
Pry out the center portion of the plastic retainer securing the smaller module and then the outer portion.
Remove the module from the factory bracket. Fig 28
If equipped, remove the larger module by snapping it out of the factory bracket.
Pull the factory module bracket from the metal and discard.
If equipped with two modules, slide the larger module into the relocation bracket first as shown in Fig 29
Using the supplied bolt and plastic fastener, install the smaller module over the top of the larger module
as shown in Fig 30
Note: The connectors on the smaller module face the opposite direction as the
connectors on the larger module. The smaller module mounts the same way
regardless of whether or not there is a second module.
Fig 27
Fig 28
Fig 29
Fig 30

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Unscrew the jack tool-bag knob and remove the tool-bag. Fig 31
Remove the bolt indicated in Fig 31
Install the module relocation bracket as shown in Fig 32 and reinstall bolt.
There are two lower subwoofer brackets provided depending on the wheelbase of the vehicle. For
Tahoe/Yukon use the longer bracket. For Suburban/Yukon XL use the shorter bracket. Determine the
lower subwoofer bracket needed and attach it to the subwoofer using the supplied nut and bolt as
shown in Fig 33
Note: The lower subwoofer bracket should overlap the bracket attached to the
subwoofer as shown. The nut should be installed on the side closest to the
subwoofer. Leave the nut and bolt slightly loose so the lower bracket can slide.
Remove the nut that secures the jack bracket indicated in Fig 34
Pull the factory wire harness slightly away from the metal in order for the subwoofer upper bracket to
pass under the factory wire harness. Fig 35
Hold the subwoofer at about a 45-degree angle and slide the lower subwoofer bracket over the jack
stud. Fig 36
Fig 33
Fig 31
Fig 36
Fig 34
Fig 35
Fig 32

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Swing the subwoofer into position and over the studs where the factory module bracket attached. Install
the nuts and tighten. Fig 37
Note: The lower set of holes in the upper bracket are for Tahoe/Yukon and the
upper set of holes are for Suburban/Yukon XL
Reattach the factory wire harness to the metal.
Install the nut on the jack stud and tighten.
Tighten the nut and bolt attaching the subwoofer lower bracket to the subwoofer.
Connect the ten-pin and four-pin subwoofer connectors to the subwoofer.
Install the jack tool-bag as shown in Fig 38.
Note: The tool-bag will be positioned more aft of its original position but will not
interfere with reassembly of quarter panel cover.
Reinstall panels in reverse order.
Install fuse in fuse holder.
Reconnect negative battery cable(s). Torque to 17Nm
Fig 37
Fig 38

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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 +12 volt 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.
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
amplifier power 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 and/or fader controls not
set to neutral position
Set balance and fader control to
center settings. (only affects
stand-alone subwoofer kit)
No low frequency information in
music
Test with several different songs
Subwoofer harness not
properly/completely connected to
subwoofer
Securely fasten both of the
connectors on the subwoofer
harness to the subwoofer.
Check for loose connectors.
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
placement
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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If you continue to experience problems after troubleshooting, please contact KICKER Technical Support at
[phone] ext. 6009, or [email protected].
P.O. Box 459 • Stillwater, Oklahoma 74076 • USA • (405) 624–8510