Finally did it

[Badbird2000]

Back in December, i ordered the Kicker Subwoofer from the GM Accessories site. Between all the points i had saved up, and the 20% discount i would up paying about $175. Pretty happy with that. I tried, unsuccessfuly, to install it about a month ago. Fought like hell to get the wiring thorough the firewall. I have a 2024 Sierra. This weekend, we had nice mid 60's weather and i watched a few more Youtube videos. Took me about 2 1/2 hours total. Got the wiring all routed, even added the Kicker Bass knob, mounted that fairly hidden under the dash. Went to make the final connection, could not find the fuse. I know earlier in the day i saw the fuse. Only thought is it got shuffled under the carpet on the passenger side when i put all of that back. So, a quick run to the auto parts store to get the wrong size, then another run to Walmart for the correct one. Do not advise a 10:30 pm Saturday night run to Walmart. There are things you cannot unsee. All in all, got the fuse in, everything works. I've been adjusting it ever so slightly, haven't really hammered it yet. It made a huge difference, in the way i can balance out the speakers. 

My sad realization is i would starve as a mechanic/tech. My 52 year old back did not enjoy all of the odd poses i had to do to get to the firewall and other connections. AT my pace, i would probably make .87 cents an hour. My hat off to all of you that have the patience and skill. 

[AlanK]

Congrats on the install!  Pictures?

 

Agree on the back contortions.  Doing it for ~50 yrs has taken a toll.  Not easy anymore to "just crawl under the dash" or "snake down the firewall".  Any installs with these directions are becoming non-starters for me.