Axxess BX-GM7 Installation guide

Brand: Axxess

Model: BX-GM7

Type: Installation guide

Installation instructions for BX-GM7

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INTERFACE COMPONENTS

• BX-GM7 interface • GM7 24-pin to 4-pin harness

• GM3 30-pin to 4-pin harness

APPLICATIONS

FEATURES

BX-GM7

GM 11-bit LAN data interface

2004-2012

TOOLS REQUIRED

• Cutting tool • Tape • Crimping tool

• Connectors (i.e. butt-connectors, bell caps, etc.)

Caution: Metra recommends disconnecting the negative battery terminal before

beginning any installation. All accessories, switches, and especially air bag indicator

lights must be plugged in before reconnecting the battery or cycling the ignition.

*Note: Refer also to the instructions included with the aftermarket radio.

Connections to be made

From the GM7 24-pin to 4-pin harness, to the aftermarket radio

• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.

• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.

• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.

• Connect the Blue wire to the amp turn-on wire.

Note: This wire must be connected to hear sound from the factory amplifier, if applicable.

• Connect the White wire to the left front positive speaker output.

• Connect the White/Black wire to the left front negative speaker output.

• Connect the Gray wire to the right front positive speaker output.

• Connect the Gray/Black wire to the right front negative speaker output.

• Connect the Green wire to the left rear positive speaker output.

• Connect the Green/Black wire to the left rear negative speaker output.

• Connect the Purple wire to the right rear positive speaker output.

• Connect the Purple/Black wire to the right rear negative speaker output.

From the GM3 30-pin to 4-pin harness, to the aftermarket radio

• Connect the Black wire to the ground wire.

• Connect the Yellow wire to the battery wire.

• Connect the Red wire to the accessory wire.

• Provides accessory power

(12-volt 10-amp)

• Retains R.A.P. (retained

accessory power)

• Retains chimes through an

onboard speaker

• Prewired ASWC-1 harness

included (ASWC-1 sold separately)

• Can be used in non-amplified

or amplified models

• High level speaker input

• Retains balance and fade

• Low profile case

• USB updatable

CHEVROLET

Cobalt** 2007-2010

Cobalt* 2005-2006

HHR** 2006-2011

Equinox* 2005-2006

Malibu** 2008-2012

Malibu* 2004-2007

Malibu Classic* 2008

Malibu Maxx* 2004-2007

PONTIAC

G6** 2010

G6**

(5th digit of VIN must be a J, K, or L) 2009

PONTIAC (continued)

G6* (5th digit of VIN must be a G, H or M) 2009

G6* 2005-2008

G5** 2007-2009

Solstice** 2006-2009

Torrent* 2006

SATURN

Aura** 2007-2009

Sky** 2007-2009

*GM7 24-pin to 4-pin harness applications

**GM3 30-pin to 4-pin harness applications

BX-GM7

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IMPORTANT WARNING

This product includes instructions for installation which must be carefully followed. The

instructions are worded in such a manner to assume that the installer is capable of completing

these type of electronic installations. If you are unclear as to what you are instructed to do or

believe that you do not understand the instructions so as to properly and safely complete the

installation you should consult a technician who does have this knowledge and understanding.

• Connect the Blue/White wire to the amp turn-on wire. Note: This wire must

be connected to hear sound from the factory amplifier, if applicable.

• Connect the Orange wire to the illumination wire. Note: If the aftermarket

radio has no illumination wire, tape off and disregard this wire.