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AX-AB- HN1
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
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Attention! Let the vehicle sit with the key
out of the ignition for a few minutes before
removing the factory radio. When testing the
aftermarket equipment, ensure that all factory
equipment is connected before cycling the
key to ignition.
TOOLS REQUIRED
• Crimping tool and connectors, or solder gun,
solder, and heat shrink
• Tape • Wire cutter • Zip ties
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Amplifier locations ................................................2
Connections ............................................................3
Honda Amplifier Bypass Harness 2016-up
• Amplifier bypass harness
• Vehicle-specific harness to bypass the factory amplifier
• Allows loose wires to wire to an aftermarket amplifier
• Saves the installer unnecessary labor and wire
APPLICATIONS
Honda
Accord 2018-up
Civic 2016-2018
CR-V 2017-2018
Insight 2019-up
Pilot 2016-2018
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FEATURES
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AMPLIFIER LOCATIONS
Vehicle Amp Location
Accord Center console, close to firewall
Civic Passenger kick panel, up high
CR-V Under gear selector in center console
Insight Passenger kick panel, up high
Pilot Passenger kick panel, up high
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REV. 1/23/2019 INSTAX-AB-HN1
CONNECTIONS
Blue/Orange Left Satellite Speaker +
Blue/Red Left Satellite Speaker Blue/Yellow Right Satellite Speaker +
Blue/Green Right Satellite Speaker Green/Orange Rear Left Tweeter +
Green/Red Rear Left Tweeter Black/Yellow Rear Right Tweeter +
Black/Green Rear Right Tweeter -
Wire Color Speaker
8-Pin Harness:
White Front Left Woofer +
White/Black Front Left Woofer Gray Front Right Woofer +
Gray/Black Front Right Woofer Yellow/Blue Front Left Tweeter +
Yellow/Black Front Left Tweeter Yellow/Red Front Right Tweeter +
Yellow/Orange Front Right Tweeter Green Rear Left Speaker +
Green/Black Rear Left Speaker Purple Rear Right Speaker +
Purple/Black Rear Right Speaker Brown/White Center Channel Speaker+
Blue/Pink Center Channel Speaker Green/White Subwoofer +
White/Red Subwoofer -
Wire Color Speaker
18-Pin Harness:
Note: These speakers are not present in all applica-
tions. Test the wires with a multimeter to verify
whether they are applicable or not.
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
AX-AB- HN1
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If you are having difficulties with the installation
of this product, contact our Tech Support line
either by phone at 1-800-253-TECH, or email at
techsupport@metra-autosound.com. Before
doing so, look over the instruction booklet a
second time and ensure that the installation was
performed exactly as the instruction booklet
is stated. Have the vehicle apart and ready to
perform troubleshooting steps before contacting
Metra/Axxess Tech Support.
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