Metra Electronics 70-2054 User manual

70-2054
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
General Motors Amplifier Bypass Harness
1-800-221-0932 www.metraonline.com
© COPYRIGHT 2001-2007 METRA ELECTRONICS CORPORATION

INST70-2054
CADILLAC
- CTS 2003-07 w/ RPO code U57.................................................. 1
- Deville 2000-05 w/ RPO code UM5............................................. 1
- Escalade 2000 w/ Luxury System............................................... 3
- Escalade 2002 w/ RPO code Y91................................................ 4
- Escalade EXT2002 w/ RPO code Y91.......................................... 4
- Seville 1998-04 w/ RPO code UX8.............................................. 2
- SRX 2004-06 w/ RPO code U57 ................................................. 1
- XLR 2004-08 w/ Bose System................................................... 2
CHEVROLET
- Avalanche 2002 w/ RPO code Y91.............................................. 4
- Avalanche 2003-06 w/ RPO code UQ7 w/o Y91...........................5
- Blazer 2000-02 w/ Bose System.................................................9
- S-10 2000-02 w/ Bose System...................................................9
- Silverado 2003-06 w/ RPO code UQ7 w/o Y91 ............................5
- Suburban 2001-02 w/ RPO code Y91..........................................4
- Suburban 2000-06 w/ RPO code UQ7 w/o Y91............................5
- Tahoe Z71/Limited 2000 w/ Luxury System.................................3
- Tahoe 2001-02 w/ RPO Y91........................................................4
- Tahoe 2003-06 w/ RPO code UQ7 w/o Y91..................................5
- Trailblazer 2002-04 w/ RPO code UQA.........................................8
- Trailblazer EXT 2003-04 w/ RPO code UQA..................................8
- SSR 2003-06 w/ RPO code UQA...................................................8
NOTE
RPO codes tell what options & accessories a vehicle has. RPO codes can be
found in the glove box, on the trunk lid or hatch, or on the drivers side door jam
near the latch. If you find the RPO code & it does not match one listed above for
your particular vehicle, you should not use this harness.

INST70-2054
GMC
- Envoy 2000-01 w/ Bose System..................................................9
- Envoy 2002-04 w/ RPO code UQA ...............................................8
- Envoy XL 2003-04 w/ RPO code UQA ......................................... 8
- Jimmy 2000-02 w/ Bose System ............................................... 9
- Sierra 2003-06 w/ RPO code UQ7 w/o Y91................................. 5
- Sonoma 2000-02 w/ Bose System.............................................. 9
- Yukon Denali 2000 w/ Luxury System......................................... 3
- Yukon/XL/Denali 2001-02 w/ RPO code Y91................................ 4
- Yukon/XL 2003-06 w/ RPO code UQ7 w/o Y91............................ 5
HUMMER
- H2 2004-07 w/ RPO code UQ7 w/o Y91...................................... 5
ISUZU
- Ascender 2003-04 w/ RPO code UQA.......................................... 8
OLDSMOBILE
- Aurora 2001 w/ RPO code U80.................................................... 6
- Aurora 2002-03 w/ RPO code U80.............................................. 7
- Bravada 1998-01 w/ Bose System.............................................. 9
- Bravada 2002-04 w/ RPO code UQA........................................... 8
- Intrigue 2000-01 w/ RPO code U85 ............................................ 6
- Intrigue 2002 w/ RPO code U85.................................................. 7
PONTIAC
- Bonneville 2000-01 w/ RPO code U80 ........................................ 6
- Grand Prix 1998-01 w/ RPO code U85........................................ 6
- Grand Prix 2002-03 w/ RPO code U85........................................ 7
NOTE
RPO codes tell what options & accessories a vehicle has. RPO codes can be
found in the glove box, on the trunk lid or hatch, or on the drivers side door jam
near the latch. If you find the RPO code & it does not match one listed above for
your particular vehicle, you should not use this harness.

INST70-2054
AMPLIFIER LOCATIONS
CADILLAC
- CTS 2003-04 W/ RPO CODE U57…….....................BEHIND DRIVERS SIDE REAR PANEL IN TRUNK
- DEVILLE 2000-04 W/ RPO CODE UX8…………................................………….BEHIND REAR SEAT
- ESCALADE 2000 W/ LUXURY SYSTEM……….......................................…UNDER CENTER CONSOLE
- ESCALADE 2002 W/ RPO CODE Y91………….....................…BEHIND DRIVERS SIDE REAR PANEL
- ESCALADE EXT 2002 W/ RPO CODE Y91….......................................……UNDER CENTER CONSOLE
- SEVILLE 1998-04 W/ RPO CODE UX8…………................................……….…BEHIND REAR SEAT
- SRX 2004 W/ RPO CODE U57……….............……………BEHIND PASSENGER SIDE REAR PANEL
- XLR 2004 W/ BOSE SYSTEM .………....................…ON PASSENGER SIDE FLOOR UNDER CARPET
CHEVROLET
- AVALANCHE 2002 W/ RPO CODE Y91……………................................…UNDER CENTER CONSOLE
- AVALANCHE 2003-04 W/ RPO CODE UQ7 W/O Y91................................…UNDER CENTER CONSOLE
- BLAZER 2000-02 W/ BOSE SYSTEM……………….........................……UNDER CENTER CONSOLE
- S-10 2000-02 W/ BOSE SYSTEM…………………….....................……UNDER CENTER CONSOLE
- SIVERADO 2003-04 W/ RPO CODE UQ7 W/O Y91…..............................…UNDER CENTER CONSOLE
- SUBURBAN 2001-02 W/ RPO CODE Y91 …...........................…BEHIND DRIVERS SIDE REAR PANEL
- SUBURBAN 2003-04 W/ RPO CODE UQ7 W/O Y91….............................…UNDER CENTER CONSOLE
- TAHOE Z71/LIMITED 2000 W/ LUXURY SYSTEM…….............................…
UNDER CENTER CONSOLE
- TAHOE 2001-02 W/ RPO CODE Y91………..........................…BEHIND DRIVERS SIDE REAR PANEL
- TAHOE 2003-04 W/ RPO CODE UQ7 W/O Y91……............................……UNDER CENTER CONSOLE
- TRAILBLAZER 2002-04 W/ RPO CODE UQA..........................BEHIND PASSENGER SIDE REAR PANEL
- TRAILBLAZER EXT 2003-04 W/ RPO CODE UQA....................…BEHIND DRIVERS SIDE REAR PANEL
NOTE
Many factory amplifiers are now incorporating the crossovers for the tweeters and subwoofers within
the amplifier. When bypassing the factory amplifier, you need to cross over those speakers with either
passive crossovers or use an after-market AMP with built in crossovers.

INST70-2054
AMPLIFIER LOCATIONS
GMC
- ENVOY 2000-01 W/ BOSE SYSTEM…………….........................………BEHIND CENTER CONSOLE
- ENVOY 2002-04 W/ RPO CODE UQA................................…BEHIND PASSENGER SIDE REAR PANEL
- ENVOY XL 2002-04 W/ RPO CODE UQA…............................…BEHIND DRIVERS SIDE REAR PANEL
- ENVOY XUV 2004 W/ RPO CODE UQA…….............................….BEHIND DIVERS SIDE REAR PANEL
- JIMMY 2000-02 W. BOSE SYSTEM…….........................…………UNDERNEATH CENTER CONSOLE
- SIERRA 2003-04 W/ RPO CODE UQ7 W/O Y91…............................UNDERNEATH CENTER CONSOLE
- SONOMA 2000-02 W/ BOSE SYSTEM…………........................…UNDERNEATH CENTER CONSOLE
- YUKON DENALI 2000 W/ LUXURY SYSTEM….............................….UNDERNEATH CENTER CONSOLE
- YUKON/XL/DENALI 2001-02 W/ RPO CODE Y91.........................BEHIND DRIVERS SIDE REAR PANEL
- YUKON/XL 2003-04 W/ RPO CODE UQ7 W/O Y91........................…UNDERNEATH CENTER CONSOLE
HUMMER
- H2 2004 W/ RPO CODE UQ7 W/O Y91…………............……....…UNDERNEATH CENTER CONSOLE
ISUZU
- ASCENDER 2003 W/ RPO CODE UQA...............................…BEHIND PASSENGER SIDE REAR PANEL
OLDSMOBILE
- AURORA 2001 W/ RPO CODE U80…………………......................................…BEHIND REAR SEAT
- AURORA 2002-03 W/ RPO CODE U80……….....................................…………BEHIND REAR SEAT
- BRAVADA 1998-01 W/ BOSE SYSTEM….........................................UNDERNEATH CENTER CONSOLE
- BRAVADA 2002-04 W/ RPO CODE UQA................................BEHIND PASSENGER SIDE REAR PANEL
- INTRIGUE 2000-01 W/ RPO CODE U85……....................................……………UNDER REAR DECK
- INTRIGUE 2002 W/ RPO CODE U85……………….....................................……UNDER REAR DECK
PONTIAC
- BONNEVILLE 2000-01 W/ RPO CODE U80………….......................................…BEHIND REAR SEAT
- GRAND PRIX 1998-01 W/ RPO CODE U85…………........................................…UNDER REAR DECK
- GRAND PRIX 2002-03 W/ RPO CODE U85…………........................................…UNDER REAR DECK
NOTE
Many factory amplifiers are now incorporating the crossovers for the tweeters and subwoofers within
the amplifier. When bypassing the factory amplifier, you need to cross over those speakers with either
passive crossovers or use an after-market AMP with built in crossovers.

1
INST70-2054
CADILLAC
- CTS 2003-04 w/ RPO code U57
- Deville 2000-04 w/ RPO code UX8
- SRX 2004 w/ RPO code U57
NOTE
These wire colors do not follow the EIA/Metra color code
A1 Not Used
A2 White/Red Left Rear Speaker (-)
A3 White/Blue Left Rear Speaker (+)
A4 Red Left Front Speaker (+)
A5 Orange Left Front Speaker (-)
A6 Gray Center Speaker (-)
A7 Dark Blue/White Center Speaker (+)
A8 Dark Blue Right Front Speaker (-)
A9 Brown/White Right Front Speaker (+)
A10 Brown Right Rear Speaker (+)
A11 Blue Right Rear Speaker (-)
A12 Not Used
B1-B12 Not Used
ANot Used
BWhite Rear Sub (+)
C-F Not Used
GBrown/Yellow Rear Sub (-)
HNot Used

INST70-2054
2
CADILLAC
- Seville 1998-04 w/ RPO code UX8
- XLR 2004 w/ Bose System
NOTE
These wire colors do not follow the EIA/Metra color code
A1 Not Used
A2 White/Red Left Rear Speaker (+)
A3 White/Blue Left Rear Speaker (-)
A4 Red Left Dash Speaker (+)
A5 Orange Left Dash Speaker (-)
A6 Gray Center Speaker (-)
A7 Dark Blue/White Center Speaker (+)
A8 Dark Blue Right Dash Speaker (-)
A9 Brown/White Right Dash Speaker (+)
A10 Brown Right Rear Speaker (-)
A11 Blue Right Rear Speaker (+)
A12 Not Used
B1-B12 Not Used
ANot Used
BWhite Rear Sub (+) (Seville Only)
CViolet Right Front Speaker (-)
DPink Left Front Speaker (+)
ELight Green Left Front Speaker (-)
FDark Blue/Pink Right Front Speaker (+)
GBrown/Yellow Rear Sub (-) (Seville Only)
HNot Used

INST70-2054
3
CADILLAC
- Escalade 2000 w/ Luxury System
CHEVROLET
- Tahoe Z71/Limited 2000 w/ Luxury System
GMC
- Yukon Denali 2000 w/ Luxury System
NOTE
These wire colors do not follow the EIA/Metra color code
A1-A4 Not Used
A5 Orange Right Rear Headliner Speaker (+)
A6 Gray Right Rear Headliner Speaker (-)
A7 Dark Blue/White Right Front Speaker (-)
A8 Dark Blue Right Front Speaker (+)
A9 Brown/White Right Rear Door (+)
A10 Brown Right Rear Door (-)
A11 Blue Left Front Speaker (-)
A12 Yellow Left Front Speaker (+)
B1-B12 Not Used
ANot Used
BWhite Left Rear Speaker (-)
CViolet Sub (+)
DPink Left Rear Headliner Speaker (+)
ELight Green Left Rear Headliner Speaker (-)
FDark Blue/Pink Sub (-)
GBrown/Yellow Left Rear Sub (+)
HNot Used

INST70-2054
4
CADILLAC
- Escalade 2002 w/ RPO code Y91
- Escalade EXT 2002 w/ RPO code Y91
CHEVROLET
- Avalanche 2002 w/ RPO code Y91
- Suburban 2001-02 w/ RPO code Y91
- Tahoe 2001-02 w/ RPO code Y91
GMC
- Yukon/XL/Denali 2001-02 w/ RPO code Y91
NOTE
These wire colors do not follow the EIA/Metra color code
A1-A4 Not Used
A5 Orange Center Speaker (-)**
A6 Gray Center Speaker (+)**
A7 Dark Blue/White Right Front Speaker (-)
A8 Dark Blue Right Front Speaker (+)
A9 Brown/White “D” Pillar Speaker (+)**
A10 Brown “D” Pillar Speaker (-)**
A11 Blue Left Front Speaker (-)
A12 Yellow Left Front Speaker (+)
B1-B12 Not Used
**NOTE
These speakers are not used in the 2002 Escalade EXT and
2002 Avalanche
ANot Used
BWhite Left Rear Speaker (-)
CViolet Sub (+)
DPink Right Rear Speaker (+)
ELight Green Right Rear Speaker (-)
FDark Blue/Pink Sub (-)
GBrown/Yellow Left Rear Speaker (+)
HNot Used

INST70-2054
5
CHEVROLET
- Avalanche 2003-04 w/ RPO code UQ7 w/o Y91
- Silverado 2003-04 w/ RPO code UQ7 w/o Y91
- Suburban 2003-04 w/ RPO code UQ7 w/o Y91
- Tahoe 2003-04 w/ RPO code UQ7 w/o Y91
GMC
- Sierra 2003-04 w/ RPO code UQ7 w/o Y91
- Yukon/XL 2003-04 w/ RPO code UQ7 w/o Y91
HUMMER
- H2 2004 w/ RPO code UQ7 w/o Y91
NOTE
These wire colors do not follow the EIA/Metra color code
A1-A4 Not Used
A5 Orange Left Rear Speaker (+)
A6 Gray Left Rear Speaker (-)
A7 Dark Blue/White Right Rear Speaker (+)
A8 Dark Blue Right Rear Speaker (-)
A9 Brown/White Left Front Speaker (+)
A10 Brown Left Front Speaker (-)
A11 Blue Right Front Speaker (+)
A12 Yellow Right Front Speaker (-)
B1-B12 Not Used
ANot Used
BWhite Left Sub (+)
CViolet Right Sub (+)
D-ENot Used
FDark Blue/Pink Right Sub (-)
GBrown/Yellow Left Sub (-)
HNot Used