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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 03:09 PM
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Hey guys,

I'm working on my install now and had a quick question. I'm going totally aftermarket so I'm not using the Bose amp. Is it ok to remove the amp? If so, do I need to do anything with the plugs? Also, the Bose amp is the big square black box beside the fuse panel in the passenger footwell, correct?

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Hey guys,

I'm working on my install now and had a quick question. I'm going totally aftermarket so I'm not using the Bose amp. Is it ok to remove the amp? If so, do I need to do anything with the plugs? Also, the Bose amp is the big square black box beside the fuse panel in the passenger footwell, correct?

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I believe the amp is part of the speaker assembly in each door
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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 04:53 PM
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Hey guys,

I'm working on my install now and had a quick question. I'm going totally aftermarket so I'm not using the Bose amp. Is it ok to remove the amp? If so, do I need to do anything with the plugs? Also, the Bose amp is the big square black box beside the fuse panel in the passenger footwell, correct?

Thanks
Yes, that is the Bose amp, and yes you can remove it... I used the space for my Bluetooth and some other small items...

I just put some plastic around them and taped it...
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Great. Thanks guys. Same idea here. Bluetooth and xm receiver if they both fit.
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Yes, you can remove the amp and you can just tape the plugs out of the way.
I used that spot to put the new XM receiver. AS SEEN HERE
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I believe this is the bose sound processor that was taken out. The amp is still part of the speaker assemply in each door.
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For a visual , here you go...

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