I've just installed the Alpine CD player (CDA-9847)
It installs right under the factory CD Pplayer in place of the plastic dummy box. All holes in the mounting bracket match ones on the Apline unit. As I expected the connectors did fit. I just had to solder the Totyota 87-up adapter harness to the Alpine harness.
The only thing was that I've connected the groud wire from my Alpine unit to the car chasis, becauase the Toyota's ground wire in the harness looked too thin to me.
I have also installed the Sirius Tuner (SIR-ALP1) and the IPod Adapter (KCA-420i) both boxes did fit in the empty space just behind the display.
Overall instalation is straightforward, however you need to remove many panels to get to the CD player mounting bracket. The good thing is that pretty much all snap in. There were just couple screws and 6 bolts that I had to unscrew.
The next weekend - I'm planning to replace speakers with Alpine ones.
If you decide to install it professionally then you may find out that the install shops say that they would not dare to install it, because Prius is so "different". It's nor really so.
--Dmitry
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Originally Posted by MajorHy
Good luck w/Alpine install and please let me know how it worked out!
According to the Sales consultant with whom I have reserved my prius at least (on wait list), a custom audio wouldn't negate a warranty - but i'll have to confirm that now, def.
I'm planning to go with a professionally installed audio package of: Sony deck mated to XM receiver, front components, rear door 2-ways, 4x50w Memphis amp and 10" sub. It will be a big hit (quoted at just under 2g, complete), but I want a high quality sound and nothing less and if anything should increase the value of the car too if/when I trade in.. 
Plz let me know how your Alpine is working out! cheers. |