Parts Needed
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Index to Various 'Parts Needed' GuidesThis page links to an ever-expanding list of 'Parts Needed" guides for replacing and/or modifying the factory audio systems in various Subarus. I'll be continuously updating this page as new models come out and I add new guides. Most of these guides describe the items you'll need to install an aftermarket HU* in place of your car's original, factory-installed HU. (*HU: Head Unit radio, stereo, receiver, deck). This page has four major sections (with more to come):
Install Aftermarket HU into:2016 WRX, STi, Forester; 20152016 Impreza & Crosstrek; 20152016 Legacy/Outback ModelsAll of the following models:
Subaru has switched all of these latest models to a completely new dash and head unit design, and switched the HUs to mostly Toyota-style harnesses. I need to create new guides for these models, but this guide is a good starting point for the harnesses you'll need. Unfortunately, the connectors for USB and Sirius/XM into the rear of the OEM HU are new unlike anything Subaru has used before. I have not yet seen any aftermarket adapters that fit those plugs. Contrary to what some people have posted, the AX-SUBUSB is not the proper connector to fit the new cars' USB plug. Also see discussion in this thread: 2016 WRX aftermarket HU install For these new Legacys/Outbacks with the harman/kardon amplifier and speaker system, see discussion in this thread: Starlink Head Unit Removal- Schematics. 2016 WRX/STi and Forester with h/k may have the same issue. 2015 WRX, STi, and 20142015 Forester ModelsApplies to the following recent models with non-navigation OEM HUs which do have built-in Bluetooth and USB (steering wheel has audio controls that include phone/Bluetooth buttons):
20122014 Impreza and Crosstrek Models With BluetoothApplies to the following models with non-navigation OEM HUs which do have built-in Bluetooth and USB (steering wheel has audio controls that include phone/Bluetooth buttons):
Note that there are some 20122014 Imprezas and Crosstreks with base-level OEM HUs. If your steering wheel has a blank panel instead of audio controls, or has audio controls only with volume, tune, mode, and mute buttons no phone/Bluetooth buttons, see "Base-Level" section, below. ~2011Style Impreza and Forester Models With BluetoothApplies to the following models with non-navigation OEM HUs which do have built-in Bluetooth and USB (steering wheel has audio controls that include phone/Bluetooth buttons):
Also applies to Canadian "Sport Tech" models that Subaru of Canada fitted with the OEM Pioneer AVIC-X9310BT and AVIC-U310BT navigation HUs. Most of the information on the above guide is applicable, but e-mail me to discuss some differences with the aux and USB sockets/harnesses. Base-Level Impreza, Forester, and CrosstrekApplies to the following models with non-navigation base-level OEM HUs those which do not have built-in Bluetooth or USB (steering wheel either has a blank panel instead of audio controls, or has audio controls only with volume, tune, mode, and mute buttons no phone/Bluetooth buttons):
Note that some of these models may have Subaru's "Media Hub" accessory kit (which adds USB-capability to certain OEM HUs that don't have it built in) and/or Subaru's BlueConnect accessory (which adds Bluetooth for phone calls only). 2012up Subarus
With Fujitsu Ten Navigation,
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Impreza: | 20122014 models w/ Fujitsu Ten navigation |
WRX and STi: | 20122015 models w/ FT nav |
Forester: | 20122015 models w/ FT nav |
Crosstrek: | 20132014 models w/ FT nav |
Legacy/Liberty & Outback: | 20132014 models w/ FT nav |
BRZ: | 20132015 |
FR-S and GT86 | 20122015 |
Toyota: | (many recent models. E-mail me to confirm compatibility) |
(Page coming soon. Kenwood nav HUs have map data on DVD)
Applies to the following North American models with OEM Kenwood navigation:
Impreza, OBS, WRX, STi: | 20082011, and possible some later models |
Also applies to models with Subaru OEM TomTom navigation made by Eclipse (with removable Portable Navigation Device). Most of the information on the above guide is applicable, but e-mail me to discuss some differences with the aux socket and harness.
(Page coming soon. These HU models use Toyota-style harnesses for power/speakers and aux)
Applies to the following models with non-navigation OEM HU models with 4.3" display:
Legacy/Liberty and Outback: | 20122014 models |
Applies to the following models with non-navigation mid-level OEM HU model CE617U1 (which does have built-in USB:
Legacy/Liberty and Outback: | 20122014 models |
Applies to the following models with non-navigation base-level OEM HUs those which do not have built-in USB (including HU models PE605U6 and PE645U1):
Legacy/Liberty and Outback: | 20102012, and possibly some 2013 models |
Note that some of these models may have Subaru's "Media Hub" accessory kit (which adds USB-capability to certain OEM HUs that don't have it built in) and/or Subaru's BlueConnect accessory (which adds Bluetooth for phone calls only).
Applies to the following models in North America:
Legacy and Outback: | 20052009 North America (USA and Canada) models |
(with OEM HU models P-201UH, P-201UE, P-203UH, P-203UE, P-204UH, and P-206UHB, possible others all with dual-zone automatic/digital A/C controls).
My i88 harness is only needed in Legacys and Outbacks built in the USA and which were factory-fitted with the above OEM HU models.
[Separate lists coming soon for models sold outside North America, and those with manual A/C controls]
(Page coming soon. FT nav HUs have map data on SD card and use Toyota-style harnesses)
Applies to the following North American models with OEM Fujitsu Ten navigation:
Legacy/Liberty and Outback: | 20132014 models |
(Page coming soon. Kenwood nav HUs have map data on DVD)
Applies to the following North American models with OEM Kenwood navigation:
Legacy/Liberty and Outback: | 20102012 models |
(Page coming soon. FT nav HUs have map data on SD card)
Applies to the following models with OEM FT navigation:
BRZ, FR-S, GT86: | 2012up models |
These links describe combined "breakout" harnesses, which you connect between your car's factory power/speaker harness and your OEM HU. They allow you to tap into any of the signals without disturbing the factory wires. Use this when you want to keep the factory HU and add an aftermarket subwoofer and/or speaker amplifier (or any other accessory where you would like to tap into some of the wires on the factory radio's power/speaker harness).
Applies to the following models that use Toyota-style harnesses:
Impreza, Crosstrek: | 20152016 models ALL |
Impreza, Crosstrek: | 20122014 models w/ Fujitsu Ten Navigation |
Forester, WRX, STi: | 2016 models ALL |
Forester, WRX, STi: | 20122015 models w/ FT Nav |
Legacy/Liberty, Outback: | 20152016 models ALL |
Legacy/Liberty, Outback: | 2013up models w/ FT Nav |
Legacy/Liberty, Outback: | 20122014 non-nav models w/ 4.3" display HU |
BRZ, FR-S, GT86: | 2012up models |
Toyota | (many recent models any which call for Metra 70-1761 harness) |
10- and 6-pin combined "breakout" harness.
Note: For 20152016 Legacys/Outbacks with the OEM harman/kardon amplifier and speaker system, see discussion in this thread on the LegacyGT forums: Starlink Head Unit Removal- Schematics. 2016 WRX/STi and Forester with h/k may have the same issue.
On all other (previous) Subarus with the h/k amp, see the guide for '2015 WRX/STi and 20142015 Forester" (above) for important information about the h/k system.
Applies to most recent Subaru and Nissan models that use the 20-pin style harness:
Impreza, OBS, Crosstrek, Forester, WRX, STi: | 20082014 non-nav models |
Legacy/Liberty, Outback | 20102014 non-nav models without 4.3" display HU |
Legacy/Liberty, Outback: | 20102012 models w/ OEM Kenwood navigation |
Nissan | (many recent models any which call for Metra 70-7552 harness) |
20-pin combined "breakout" harness.
Note: On Subarus with the OEM harman/kardon amplifier, see the guide for '2015 WRX/STi and 20142015 Forester" (above) for important information about the h/k system.
Applies to the following models that use the older Subaru 14-pin style harness:
Impreza, OBS, WRX, STi: | 19952007 non-nav models |
Forester | 19952008 non-nav models |
Legacy, Outback: | 19952009 models |
Impreza, WRX, STi, Forester | 20082011 models with OEM Kenwood nav or TomTom nav |
(page for my 14-pin combined harness coming soon)
In some cases, it's better to use separate 14-pin "forward" and reverse harnesses. E-mail me to discuss.
Includes all models with Fujitsu Ten navigation.
Start here: 16-pin Rear Camera Input Information
Includes all models with OEM Kenwood Navigation and many non-nav HUs with 4.3" display.
Link: 8-pin Rear Camera Harness
(links coming soon)
See this page for shipping and payment options. Let me know if you have any questions. When you're ready to place your order, please send the information requested on that page (in the section "To place an order"), unless I've e-mailed you different instructions.
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