2002 - 2007 Jeep Liberty Stereo Install w/ Steering Volume Controls

Parts linked in the description below!
Watch a full tutorial as a 2006 Jeep Liberty will have a Pioneer DEH-X6900BT Single Din Bluetooth Radio installed. In addition, this video includes instructions on how to retain the steering wheel controls with the new radio.
This video applies to Jeep Liberty models for years 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. This video also includes dash trim and stereo removal, complete installation, wiring, and testing.
For just the ASWC-1 unboxing, click here:
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Click here for the Pioneer Stereo unboxing:
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*Pioneer DEH-6900BT (Discontinued)
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*Metra 70-6502 Wiring Harness Adapter: amzn.to/3h8ZPAe
*ASWC-1 Steering wheel control module: amzn.to/3ilRprp
*Metra 99-6503 Stereo Dash Kit Adapter: amzn.to/2SqM8nR
--For the double din dash kit, use the Metra 95-6524B: amzn.to/3Mxa4Nj
*Metra 40-CR10 Antenna Adapter: amzn.to/3po1uWc
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[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Parts linked in the description!

[@jamieshaw9102]

That radio is no longer available. Do you have any other suggestions?

[@boixo7]

Thanks for the video, I did it !! I changed the stereo in my Jeep Liberty ! You are the best !

[@rayros215]

Thank you very much for taking the time to make this video, it certainly helped me out a lot. I followed these instructions and everything worked like a charm. Thank you

[@aaliyahhill7256]

rayros215 did you disconnect the car battery ?

[@JPCueva]

just what I've been looking for. planning on installing a double din on meh 2006 Jeep Liberty and wanted to keep the steering wheel controls working.. pretty cool thanks!

[@StealthSim1]

What he did in 10 minutes I've had a quarter the way done for 3 years...

[@joelpowell9235]

This was a lifesaver. Made the job quick and easy. Thanks so much!

[@LinkSquish]

I've got mine all in using a harness. Probably the easiest one I've ever done. The issue I'm having is "no bus" is displayed in the odometer. After watching this video, I assume it has something to do with that violet/yellow wire for steering wheel controls. Great video

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Generally it's not related to the radio, no bus can be caused by a various number of reasons, sometimes the cluster harness is loose, low voltage, dying battery, crank sensor going bad, etc.

[@davekana8388]

Cool, 2004 here as well!

[@RJB88525]

used this video to wire up a new unit on my 03 limited. thanks

[@MaverickFischer]

Nice! The video really help just to see how it’s done and what parts are needed. I recently got my dad’s Jeep Liberty, so I’m getting a new radio installed next week. I got everything I need, but I’m going to have a professional install it since I have no experience doing this.

[@cssdoritocss]

after I finished my side speakers don't work but the ones up front by the windshield do. does anyone what I need to do to fix??

[@focus1ism]

The Violet yellow wire goes to my red wire. So I can just run the pink wire in line with the red wire?

[@jennybruns2248]

Why do you loop up the yellow and ground? Could you not connect the two yellow into one for the constant power? Same with the ground?

[@paulorlando2718]

On an 02, there's a screw behind the ashtray.

[@frisky-kw9vg]

Paul Orlando i got 03 it also does thanks for location point out though....

[@guymelamed2277]

same for 2007

[@SamuelTitanSimply]

And 2005

[@muskiet8687]

Yeah... "super easy"... IF you take that screw out.

[@3dprintingandairguns668]

You forgot to mention at least for the 2007 that there is a screw at the bottom next to the cigarette lighter that has to be removed first. Other than that great video.

[@tosinadebayo5633]

My pioneer doesn’t seem to have an orange or blue wire on the other side. Where would I connect those wires?

[@jamieshaw9102]

If i choose to opt out of the steering wheel controls, will my cruise control still work? I can't see how that would be connected to the stereo....

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yep, they are wired different through the clock spring so not hooking up steering wheel volume controls will have no impact on cruise control.

[@samair77]

hi. the plug the is empty next to the cable harness , what is it for? thanks

[@hilo4240]

Just wanted to ask what number are the blue connectors or size

[@MrBulldog917]

Do you have to use the steering wheel controller

[@hilo4240]

Can I just replace my factory speaker with aftermarket speakers just like that 2007 Liberty

[@scottamusprime2510]

I got one of those 04/05 Liberties where all the colors are different. Been trying to change that radio for ever and can't figure it out. No wiring diagrams online match my Liberty. :C

[@cavalierliberty6838]

Multimeter. Also, looking at the speakers for their wire colors can help.

[@PinkEmerald17]

Am I supposed to cut and strip the purple and yellow wire? I'm kinda confused

[@anthonybuckner202]

I don't use my steering wheel controls. Do I really need to connect it? I'm a first time installer and wondering what I should do. Thanks

[@funny36ful]

Hello, how do you know what wires go to which from the harness to the plug that goes in the radio? Like what colors are they?

[@shedonaugusta1353]

Would you disconnect the car battery first ?

[@roboclean3rd396]

Shedon Augusta yes

[@jennifermorales7787]

Awsome job, thanks for the help. Looks pretty easy!!

[@g.t.g1111]

Thank You So Much!!! I thought replacing was going to be a TASK TO DO!!!

[@HonestEp]

Is this the one with the screen?

[@venicevacationrentals9629]

Great video - thanks much - really helped!!

[@prince027]

Very helpful video. Thanks.

[@matthewkopitzke7125]

Hope you can help! I didn't get the steering wheel control module and installed exactly as shown and no sound. Thinking the wiring harness is bad I Tried another one. Same results. I spliced a set of speaker wires and hooked up a speaker from the house directly to the wires from the radio and it worked. Hooking up the old radio there is sound. The new radio wiring harness didn't have a blue wire but the adapter harness does. I'm at my wits end! Any thoughts?

[@razor3126]

i have no idea what wire to connect my steering harness to, ive been googling for hours and cant find anything

[@joelambrese3166]

Is it possible to install CarPlay into this car?

[@frisky-kw9vg]

Awsome man quick and slick....

[@SeventyGTX]

I bought the ASWC-1 kit for my 05 Liberty when I put a single din Sony deck in it. Checked the wires more than once, and the steering wheel controls did nothing. I lived with it like that until I got a Pioneer double din Nav unit. Hooked it up per instructions, the steering wheel controls still did not work. But the weird thing is when I would start the car and the radio was on AM, it would automatically change to FM and the volume would go down. WTF??? So, I just pulled the adapter out and everything is fine, except no steering wheel controls.

[@Enigma00017]

Thank you!! You saved me over 170.00!

[@sethburzynski6109]

I have an 06 with the Infinity system that I was originally just going to replace the factory stereo with an aftermarket one. I read on Crutchfield that if I plan on bypassing the factory amplifiers, I should either replace the factory low-impedance speakers with aftermarket 4-ohmn speakers or add an aftermarket amplifier to prevent the new stereo from overheating. I only stream music so I hardly use my sound system at the moment. I was wondering if you think it would be worth it or not for me to bypass my factory amplifiers? Thanks,

[@travisrigotty5222]

I just bought an 04 liberty and tried installing an aftermarket stereo. Everything went well until i tried power and had none. I decided maybe it was the new stereo. I reinstalled the oem and it also does not work anymore. No volume control on this one. I also checked fuse on the inside fuse box and it is ok.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Use a multi meter and make sure you are getting constant 12v, switched 12v on the accessory wire and a decent ground. If one of those three is incorrect, the radio will not turn on.

[@jorgecalderon5631]

You fucked up lol

[@omarhernandezzarza9412]

Try hooking up the ground to the cigarette lighter's groud wire

[@itsajeepthing1629]

Ok I have a 2005 liberty with the stock radio and the back door speakers dont work but the front do. Can you explain what's going on I bought it like this I haven't tooken it apart yet because I'm not sure

[@annabellawedekind4286]

Do you have to do the volume up step to pair it even if you aren't putting in steering wheel control?

[@gavins1120]

thank you awesome video!

[@memesredacted]

Will this work with other models of the pioneer stereo like a couple years older version?

[@yannisdrosos1483]

hello . i have install a new system with out steering vol.control . no sound on speakers . the olny wire is not connected is the antenna and the next on J1850 . thank in advance for your help

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like you need to trigger on the factory amplifier by hooking up the blue / white wire in the wiring harness adapter.

[@Nonamestranger126]

Is red acc or constant power ? With the 2007 infinity system (if that makes a difference)

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Red is switched 12v accessory, yellow is constant 12v

[@kaylahigginbotham]

Would you be able to steer me in the right direction if I'm swapping out an after market stereo for a new one? What should I be aware of? Do I need to still buy a dash install kit?

[@kaylahigginbotham]

The current aftermarket stereo installed in a Panasonic.

[@NativeBox]

@@kaylahigginbotham just the radio

[@ВиталийКолотов-д9щ]

Good day I live in Kazakhstan and can not find the components to connect the tape recorder where you can buy to send to Kazakhstan a large mposibo video really liked if you can Russian or subtitles to make

[@xCTOxGaming]

I have same vehicle make and year all same parts. But speakers will not turn on. I put the factory one back in and speakers still work. So I re did all my connections and same issue. Any ideas

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Be sure to connect the blue white wire of your radio to the blue or blue/white wire in the wiring harness. This will trigger the factory speaker amplifiers to turn on fixing your issue.

[@GIGARUST-wi9hl]

@@ProvoBeastAudiowhat if it has shrink wrap on it? do i strip it and still use it?

[@Flashpoint922]

Great video as usual. Looks like you must've smashed your thumb in something (ouch)!

[@jmorales7223]

Did not mention the screw at the bottom of the radio by the cigarette lighter. Almost messed up my dash

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Oh snap

[@samanthachristinee]

do the blue things connecting each wire actually connect the wire or do they need to be melted together first? ive seen videos where the wires are melted together

[@neckcutter2592]

You are correct, never use but connectors. Always soldier and shrink tube your wires and the reason is but connectors may come undone and then possibly fry your ECU or worse.

[@epicbomb2]

I assume if you are replacing an already aftermarket radio just take the panel off and shouldn't need an adapter

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Not necessarily, as different brands use different wiring harnesses. There is a slim chance it will be a direct swap.

[@TheLizardKing64]

Does the ASWC-1 allow you to use any other steering wheel controls besides the volume control on the right? Will it allow you to change stations from the steering wheel?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yep!

[@TheLizardKing64]

Interesting. One pink wire does all that!

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sure does!

[@TheLizardKing64]

Is your speaker system the Infinity or regular system?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

This was a customer vehicle, so we only had it for a few hours. Regardless, the wiring harness works both with the amplified, and non amplified models.

[@jonasyt2619]

quiero saber precio de la 2007 y donde esta me interesa

[@siope5505]

I have the same stereo however it doesn't have the cd player, only the cassette player (2003 Jeep Liberty). Do you happen to know if a single din aftermarket stereo will fit/work or must I buy a double din? Any advice/help is accepted and appreciated. Thank you in advance.

[@MooreMeat_KC_BBQ]

Go to the Crutchfield and put in your cars information and it will tell you what you need. Yes, I single din will work with a dash kit. Crutchfield will have everything you need.

[@johnescudero5137]

Hey I have bought and done literally everything in this video the same way. All wires are properly connected with the butt connectors. However now the front door speakers(driver's door and from right passenger door speakers) are not working. When I mess with the balance and fader options it is recognizing the front speakers as the ones on the dash board. Help me please!!!!

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

make sure you connect the blue/white wire of the radio to the blue or blue/white wire in the wiring harness adapter. This will trigger the factory amplified speakers to turn on.

[@ianstummer3109]

I am having the exact same problem. Were you able to fix it?

[@johnescudero5137]

Ian Stummer I wasn't able to fix it yet...

[@ianstummer3109]

John Escudero oh ok please let me know if you find a solution

[@binnkybaby9832]

What size is the radio screen

[@OMGB115]

what kind of butt connectors or wire connectors should i buy? or does it matter?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Depends on the size of wiring, but the red butt connectors (16-22 gauge) ones should work fine.

[@kamcradic2171]

Bullet connectors 3.5mm-6.0mm and heat shrink.

[@antpalombit]

can you send me the links where you bought everything from

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Links change often, however there is a list of parts in the description of all we used, just search sonic electronix with those part numbers and you will find everything you need there. Use coupon code ProvoBeast and save some cash at checkout.

[@msafirimhehe]

Thank you. Did you unplug the car battery before doing all this?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

It's best practice when doing so for most vehicles, especially if there is any sort of airbag sensor integrated into the dash bezel. Getting that reset at the dealer is no fun.

[@msafirimhehe]

@@ProvoBeastAudio Thanks.

[@msafirimhehe]

@@ProvoBeastAudio Yes I will be installing a Kenwood KMM-BT228U to my Liberty soon.

[@ragingklingon]

Hmmm, how did you get the face trim off without removing the one screw down by the 12v outlet at the very bottom?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Previous owner never replaced it.

[@ragingklingon]

You probably should note that. I wonder if anyone broke theirs not knowing about the screw?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Also know that the earlier models didn't include a screw from the factory

[@epicdogsrock797]

I am wiring in a fm modulator. For my radio in my 02 Liberty will the red and black be positive and negative?

[@epicdogsrock797]

On my o2 Liberty the red+ orange was positive and my black was ground

[@jessicajanesmith783]

How do I know if I need steering control

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

If you have steering wheel volume control buttons on the steering wheel.

[@patslark]

I have a 2005 Jeep Liberty. The stereo seems okay, but the speakers in the dash rattle and there is so much static I can't even listen to it. Drives me nuts. I wonder if the speakers are just loose. It's been an issue since it was new, but just getting worse over time. Any suggestions. I will take it to a pro if one is close by.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like time to change the speakers. Have you changed the radio, that will also help with the sound quality.

[@patslark]

Thank you for replying. No, nothing has been changed. It also has the steering wheel controls. Probably need an entire new system. Thanks again. Great video.

[@GeeMastAwhat]

My 2008 Liberty has 2 antenna leads, the main plug and an additional smaller plug. I bought a harness, the non amplified version. I do have the factory sub with infinity audio system, but have never found any info in regards to an amp in the jeep. I'm assuming I need the amplified harness, because when I hooked it all up I got power but no sound. Are you able to chime in and give me any info? Thanks!

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Before you purchase any other harness, ensure that the blue / white wire is connected in your harness adapter. Which harness adapter did you purchase?

[@GeeMastAwhat]

Provo Beast Audio Installation am I able to message you on your Facebook page? May be easier to communicate. But as far as which harness I bought, I got the Axxess XSVI-6522-NAV. I found that I only need to hook up one antenna and I need the adapter yet. But still no sound when trying to play a cd. The blue wire (power antenna) is hooked up to the blue/white wire. I even tried to add it into the ignition power and still nothing.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Send me a message on Facebook Messenger page and we can help you.

[@WolfGrewIt]

Are you able to put a 7" TV SCREEN IN THE DASH?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Not without cutting and the use of the Metra 95-6524B dash kit.

[@bigmike5151]

has anyone ever installed a aftermarket stereo in a Liberty bypassing the amplified speakers? I have one that is blown and would just replace them with non amplified

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

We sure have, but requires a bit of wiring. Both front speakers have a built in amplifier and the tweeter and rear speakers also connect into that amp. So when you replace the speaker / remove the amp, you will need to ensure you tie in those channels to the new radio.

[@jessevena4535]

This does not seem like $575 install. (Already have head unit) Am I missing something? or was the guy that quoted me on crack? Thank you!

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

$575 for labor is overpriced!

[@jessevena4535]

@@ProvoBeastAudio Thank you for the kind reply.. and for confirming my estimation of inflation for a Literal 30 min. job was correct. ;) Cheers and Thanks for this great vid. Happy Holidays!

[@faustobarriga9642]

Hi, can I replace with any radio whitout the steering volume control? what do you recommend me, thanks

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yes you can, however you will be left with buttons that wont work on the steering wheel. I would recommend spending the extra 45ish bucks and retaining that feature if it was up to me.

[@faustobarriga9642]

Provo Beast Audio Installation thank you

[@arifabdulrasid225]

hello did u connect the steering wheel aux into mic aux socket?

[@jairuswilliams9792]

Yeah thats what he did

[@TheRariza23]

I have a 2002 Jeep Liberty that I bought but the rear speakers don’t sound only the front dash and front doors sound

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Did they work before you installed the radio? Sounds like they have gone bad to me.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Also check your balance / fader on the radio.

[@TheRariza23]

Provo Beast Audio Installation the stereo was already in there

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Sounds like bad speakers or a wiring issue with the radio.

[@omarhernandezzarza9412]

If you have 6 speakers in a 2007 sport, does it have an amp?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

If it does have an amp, they are actually mounted on the front door speaker magnets.

[@MooreMeat_KC_BBQ]

Provo Beast Audio Installation Does having the amp on the speakers affect the basic stereo installation? Do I need to remove the amp?

[@house2954]

Where did you get the sleeve that you attached to the kit at 5:11? Did that come from the aftermarket stereo or the jeep's?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Yep, it came with the new Pioneer radio.

[@house2954]

Thanks!

[@MCatwar]

how does one tell if it has the infinity system or not?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

You will see the Infinity Logo generally on the speaker grills around the car. However, the wiring harness shouldn't change if you have it or not.

[@MCatwar]

I just installed the head unit, same wiring exactly as you had it set up - I used wire nuts instead, however, and a different pioneer head unit. However, the friend who I installed it for claims that it's not playing sound out of the drivers' side. I'm not sure what could be wrong. The only real wiring jobs I've done are home audio, so this shouldn't be *too* different; I'm guessing it could be the wire nuts not being fully compatible with the wiring, an issue with the factory amp, or a ground. I'll mess with the fader just in case it's that. But if it's not, I wanna try everything I can before I have to pull the head unit back out again and re-wire it. Did you have this problem, or have you had it before? I'm new to this and, while installing it on this car took 10 minutes, I'm a bit concerned that I did something wrong as it seemed *too* easy. Suggestions?

[@MCatwar]

Also, I bought the exact same adapters as this. However, I color matched, and didn't label match. I knew after watching this video it was fine, but to my knowledge, these color wires are the speakers, correct? if that's the case, the factory stripped wires on the pioneer wiring was much longer than the ones I made on the wiring harness adapter; it could just be a bad circuit, and paired with the wire nuts and the vibrations of the car, it could cause it to not be *quite* enough. My friend also said it randomly comes on and back off, which leads me to think that it's just a poor connection.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Do not use wire nuts in a car audio platform. Soldier or use the crimp method.

[@MCatwar]

Provo Beast Audio Installation yeah I found that out lol I'm stupid I'll use butt connectors

[@rolandoperez8054]

Never showed where you installed the remote behind the steering wheel

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Not sure what you are referring to?? We showed everything. We didn't install anything behind the steering wheel.

[@jakenorthrop9332]

How would one go about replacing the amplified speakers on a 2006 Liberty with aftermarket ones?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

It's tricky as the speakers themselves generally have the amplifier built onto the magnet of the front speakers themselves. The tweeter and rear door speaker tie into them too. Unfortunately we don't have a video on it here on the channel, sorry!

[@ts_nate]

The stock radio on my 2005 has two cables in the back and I see that the radio in this video has only one. Are there different steps I need to take since mine is different? Thanks.

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Are you sure its a 2005? the harness we used fits all 2005 models.

[@ts_nate]

Provo Beast Audio Installation Yeah it’s definitely a 2005, I checked the sticker on the door. It’s a 4x4 model but I don’t know if that makes any difference.

[@delshawnjohnson3572]

I get no sound when I put in my aftermarket stereo. why?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Check your connections, if your jeep has the infinity system, ensure that the blue / white wire is connected.

[@delshawnjohnson3572]

Provo Beast Audio Installation what do I connect it to? can I email you a picture of what I got going on?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

If you wish to send a picture, please send it via messenger through the Provo Beast Audio installation facebook page. Thanks.

[@danielalvaradochapa6828]

How you change the color of the stereo? 😂

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

In the Illumination Settings.

[@danielalvaradochapa6828]

Provo Beast Audio Installation i cant :( only say dimmer off and on :/

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

What model radio do you have?

[@dinok.8858]

Loved the video. Going to try and save the $100 and do the install, especially since Im not doing steering wheel controls. The new radio is simply for Bluetooth, a Pioneer MVH-X390BT. Do I need an amp and better speakers than factory?

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Not necessarily, start with the radio for now and go from there. Once you are ready for more of a sound upgrade, just replace the speakers. When you want more power, add an amp then.

[@dinok.8858]

Thanks for the quick responce. Radio came in a few minutes ago. Wish me luck!

[@dabanphonedabanvip4873]

from wher can i buy this cdplayer ? i from kurdistan

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

Ebay

[@benrogers4210]

Where does the blue wire on the harness connect?

[@benrogers4210]

It's labeled "power antenna."

[@ProvoBeastAudio]

To the blue wire in the Jeep Harness adapter.

[@juliusfeliz8616]

Anyway I could upgrade to a touchscreen?

[@omarhernandezzarza9412]

A motorized touchscreen single din. Pioneer and sound stream make them

[@modelpainter]

Where did you get the trim that goes around the stereo from?

[@wyatt.arbuthnot]

Magfed Saint you can find it on amazon, that’s where I got mine

[@lilpapablaze4016]

All these how to videos sure like to skip the details of HOW TO

[@thomasgallegos20]

this vid says 2002 -2007 i need to double check the parts are the same through those years for certain?

[@paulorlando2718]

The stock stereo has its amps on the speakers-is that an issue?

[@MooreMeat_KC_BBQ]

Did you ever find out if the amp affects basic stereo installation?

[@johnathonarnold8841]

Those are crossovers not amps

[@paulorlando2718]

@@johnathonarnold8841 Almost no amperage without them.