Yeah, in the end I couldn't get it to come out. So i just removed the 3 screws, and took that panel from the door panel itself. After looking closely at the clip, it seems that on mine the tab doesn't fully release the clasp (perhaps poor install), but this solution works.Thanks

Hello, I'm working on another how-to, as i'm installing some mb quart components for my fronts in my Matrix XR. However, when I'm taking of my driverside door panel, i can't seem to get the wiring clip off. Did anyone else find problems with this? I found a small latch to push on the bottom, but can...

I have a matrix xr, and it has a panic button. I'm pretty sure that every matrix (with keyless entry) has the button, and I think it's really weird that the vibes (which have the same system) don't have the button.

quote:To make a safe installation, put the main fuse the closest you can do from the battery.If your absolutly want the switch to turn on and off the amp., put it on the remote, not on the main power cable.Used the remote lead control of your HU.Yeah, that is exactly what I thought I would get to do...

quote:Be careful you don't blow out your glass hatch with that thing!How hard would it be to actually blow out the rear glass?

Wow, those are great suggestions. I think tonight I'm going to move the fuse very close to the bettery terminal, and also flip the switch to control the remote lead. I would get a relay, but I don't really know that much about them. Which way would it be better to switch?

Actually the switch is on the main power lead. My headunit has a remote lead, but I just wanted something that would let me directly kill power to the amp incase of some problem in the car, or a quick way to kill the bass, without the system (ie people in the car who wouldn't like it) And actually, ...

Thought some of you might find this useful, and thought I might return the favour for reading all of your helpful posts. http://publish.uwo.ca/~jwnewton/sub_install/