Installed an aftermarket Pioneer AVIC-x910BT radio in My 2011 Jeep Compass

w4rh4wk · 08-24-2011, 01:51 AM

Hey guys,
Long time! i use to have a 2008 Red compass. Well i since then i traded it in for a 2011 compass! Onto the install!

Warning this is to be used as a guide and I will not be held responsible if anything goes wrong. DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK!

Install took me about 3 hours (ran into a issue with the rear radio support bracket you'll see below).

The parts I used are as follows:

1. Pioneer AVIC-x910BT v3.0 firmware
2. METRA 95-6511 2007 DODGE/JEEP/CHRYSLER DOUBLE DIN KIT
3. CHYAH05 or CHYAH08 or C2R-CHY4 Premium Radio Replacement Interface Chrysler. I had a spare CHYAH05 so that is why i used it. Just make sure if you get the CHYAH05 that its connect has 2 rounded corners (there are 2 different versions of the connector). The older jeep radio connectors use perfect square connection.
4. Jeep RADIO Antenna Adapter Wire Harness Plug 2001-2011

Photo's below.

Photo 1
The Stock radio See you later!

Photo 2
time to use the pry bar! Pry of the lower right of the bezel.

Photo 3
Next pry of the lower left of the bezel.

Photo 4
Lastly pry of the upper top of the bezel.

Photo 5
Bezel off lower!

Photo 6
Bezel off upper!

Photo 7
Disconnect the temp controls from the bezel and put it aside.

Photo 8
Brezel completely removed.

Photo 9
Picture of the jeep's anntenna and radio connector (see the 2 rounded corners on the radio's connector)

Photo 10
A picture of the "Jeep RADIO Antenna Adapter Wire Harness" installed

Photo 11
Problem! the avic radio would not fit! i have to get a dremel and cut the upper part of the rear support bracket off.

Photo 12
Next i had to remove the driver side's windshield plastic cover. Pop the plastic tab in the center of it and remove the screw within it with a Philips screw driver. I wanted to run the microphone to the driver's side sun visor.

Photo 13
Part removed!

Photo 14
Remove the plastic cover in the driver's side door jam to run the microphone's cable though. Pry bar pops the cover off.

Photo 15
Microphone's location.

Photo 16
Final Product!

Photo 17
Final Product!

Photo 18
Final Product!

CompassMike · 08-24-2011, 07:48 PM

Looks good! Much better than stock.

w4rh4wk · 08-24-2011, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by CompassMike

Looks good! Much better than stock.

Yup! hehehe. i also installed a 3rd party mod to the navi so i can type in destinations while driving in (the passenger would do this of course).

w4rh4wk · 08-30-2011, 05:59 PM

photos are down due to hurricane irene. It will be a couple of days before the power comes back.

Hydro · 10-03-2011, 01:56 AM

awesome install. now i know how to remove the face plate.

w4rh4wk · 10-03-2011, 02:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hydro

awesome install. now i know how to remove the face plate.

THANKS!
glad i could help. what were you thinking of installing in yours?

chansharp · 10-06-2011, 04:47 PM

is the radio antennae adapter required? I'm trying to install a pioneer into my 2011 compass..and the place around me only has 2010 dash kit and wiring harness.. are these compatible?

w4rh4wk · 10-06-2011, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chansharp

is the radio antenna adapter required?

it is required for the aftermarket radios (or you wont be able to connect your jeep's antenna to the radio without it). Just buy it off of ebay its cheap.

Quote:

Originally Posted by chansharp

I'm trying to install a pioneer into my 2011 compass..and the place around me only has 2010 dash kit and wiring harness.. are these compatible?

I'm not sure do you have a model number for the wiring harness and the dash kit?

what model of pioneer radio are you installing?

lol i see you posted here and at the other site. next time just post in one place ill get your message.

chansharp · 10-06-2011, 07:37 PM

Lol my bad.. i saw that one was older than the other so i didn't know if you had moved sites.. and idk they model numbers for the harness and kit. the store just said they had them to fit on the 2010. and they didn't know if the 2011 were compatible. Do you know which model numbers are compatible? and for the antennae adapter as well?

w4rh4wk · 10-06-2011, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chansharp

Lol my bad.. i saw that one was older than the other so i didn't know if you had moved sites.. and idk they model numbers for the harness and kit. the store just said they had them to fit on the 2010. and they didn't know if the 2011 were compatible. Do you know which model numbers are compatible? and for the antennae adapter as well?

well i did install the same radio in my 08 compass... so i'd say you will be fine with the wiring harness. I just looked at a photo of the dashboard of the the 2010 compass and they "look" exactly the same. So you SHOULD be fine with the 2010 dash kit too. I dont have a model number for the antenna adapter.

chansharp · 10-06-2011, 08:31 PM

ok good deal... thanks.

chansharp · 10-06-2011, 08:57 PM

DOUBLE DIN RADIO INSTALL DASH KIT+WIRE HARNESS+ANTENNA | eBay

Would this do the trick? You can find all the model numbers on metraonline.com to compare.

w4rh4wk · 10-07-2011, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chansharp

DOUBLE DIN RADIO INSTALL DASH KIT+WIRE HARNESS+ANTENNA | eBay

Would this do the trick? You can find all the model numbers on metraonline.com to compare.

hahah nice find! yes that would do it!

08-24-2011, 01:51 AM	#1
w4rh4wk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 214	Installed an aftermarket Pioneer AVIC-x910BT radio in My 2011 Jeep Compass Hey guys, Long time! i use to have a 2008 Red compass. Well i since then i traded it in for a 2011 compass! Onto the install! Warning this is to be used as a guide and I will not be held responsible if anything goes wrong. DO THIS AT YOUR OWN RISK! Install took me about 3 hours (ran into a issue with the rear radio support bracket you'll see below). The parts I used are as follows: 1. Pioneer AVIC-x910BT v3.0 firmware 2. METRA 95-6511 2007 DODGE/JEEP/CHRYSLER DOUBLE DIN KIT 3. CHYAH05 or CHYAH08 or C2R-CHY4 Premium Radio Replacement Interface Chrysler. I had a spare CHYAH05 so that is why i used it. Just make sure if you get the CHYAH05 that its connect has 2 rounded corners (there are 2 different versions of the connector). The older jeep radio connectors use perfect square connection. 4. Jeep RADIO Antenna Adapter Wire Harness Plug 2001-2011 Photo's below. Photo 1 The Stock radio See you later! Photo 2 time to use the pry bar! Pry of the lower right of the bezel. Photo 3 Next pry of the lower left of the bezel. Photo 4 Lastly pry of the upper top of the bezel. Photo 5 Bezel off lower! Photo 6 Bezel off upper! Photo 7 Disconnect the temp controls from the bezel and put it aside. Photo 8 Brezel completely removed. Photo 9 Picture of the jeep's anntenna and radio connector (see the 2 rounded corners on the radio's connector) Photo 10 A picture of the "Jeep RADIO Antenna Adapter Wire Harness" installed Photo 11 Problem! the avic radio would not fit! i have to get a dremel and cut the upper part of the rear support bracket off. Photo 12 Next i had to remove the driver side's windshield plastic cover. Pop the plastic tab in the center of it and remove the screw within it with a Philips screw driver. I wanted to run the microphone to the driver's side sun visor. Photo 13 Part removed! Photo 14 Remove the plastic cover in the driver's side door jam to run the microphone's cable though. Pry bar pops the cover off. Photo 15 Microphone's location. Photo 16 Final Product! Photo 17 Final Product! Photo 18 Final Product! Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 11 Mineral Gray Metallic Compass 2.4L, 4x4, Auto Mods/Addons: Pioneer AVIC-X910BT Radio, K&N Air Filter, Magnaflow Exhaust Part #16777 (Yes it will fit on a 4x4 2011 Compass), Mopar Chrome Fuel Door, Cargo Area Security Cover, Slush floor mats, Mopar Front & Rear Molded Splash Guards

08-30-2011, 05:59 PM	#4
w4rh4wk Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Connecticut Posts: 214	photos are down due to hurricane irene. It will be a couple of days before the power comes back. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ 11 Mineral Gray Metallic Compass 2.4L, 4x4, Auto Mods/Addons: Pioneer AVIC-X910BT Radio, K&N Air Filter, Magnaflow Exhaust Part #16777 (Yes it will fit on a 4x4 2011 Compass), Mopar Chrome Fuel Door, Cargo Area Security Cover, Slush floor mats, Mopar Front & Rear Molded Splash Guards

10-03-2011, 01:56 AM	#5
Hydro Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 6	awesome install. now i know how to remove the face plate. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-06-2011, 04:47 PM	#7
chansharp Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5	helpp is the radio antennae adapter required? I'm trying to install a pioneer into my 2011 compass..and the place around me only has 2010 dash kit and wiring harness.. are these compatible? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-06-2011, 07:37 PM	#9
chansharp Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5	Lol my bad.. i saw that one was older than the other so i didn't know if you had moved sites.. and idk they model numbers for the harness and kit. the store just said they had them to fit on the 2010. and they didn't know if the 2011 were compatible. Do you know which model numbers are compatible? and for the antennae adapter as well? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-06-2011, 08:31 PM	#11
chansharp Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5	ok good deal... thanks. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

10-06-2011, 08:57 PM	#12
chansharp Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 5	DOUBLE DIN RADIO INSTALL DASH KIT+WIRE HARNESS+ANTENNA \| eBay Would this do the trick? You can find all the model numbers on metraonline.com to compare. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

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