• 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.
• 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.
12-pin pre-wired asWc-1 harness
• This harness is to be used along with the optional ASWC-1 (not included) to
retain steering wheel audio controls. If the ASWC-1 is not being used, disregard
this harness. If it will be used, please proceed onto the following instructions.
Also, refer to the ASWC-1 instructions for radio connections and programming.
• The following wire(s) must be cut before programming the ASWC-1. If your
vehicle is not listed, do not cut any wire(s):
For the following GM7 applications,
cut the Green/Orange wire:
chevrolet
Malibu
(with a 3-spoke
............... 2004-2007
steering wheel)
Malibu Maxx
(with a 3-spoke
............... 2004-2007
steering wheel)
For the following GM7 applications,
cut the Green/Orange and White/
Green wires:
chevrolet
Cobalt .......................... 2005-2006
Malibu
(with a 4-spoke
............... 2004-2007
steering wheel)
Malibu Maxx
(with a 4-spoke
............... 2004-2007
steering wheel)
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For the following GM3 applications,
cut the Green/Orange wire:
chevrolet
HHR .............................. 2006-2009
Malibu .......................... 2008-2012
pontiac
G5 ................................ 2007-2009
G6 ................................ 2009-2010
Solstice ........................ 2006-2009
saturn
Aura ............................. 2007-2009
Sky ............................... 2007-2009
Note: Disregard the harness that comes
with the ASWC-1.
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Installing the BX-GM7
With the key in the off position
• Depending on your application, connect either the GM7 24-pin to 4-pin
harness, or GM3 30-pin to 4-pin harness, into the BX-GM7 interface.
• Depending on your application, connect either the GM7 24-pin to 4-pin
harness, or GM3 30-pin to 4-pin harness, into the vehicle.
• With all connections completed, reconnect the negative battery terminal.
Initializing the BX-GM7
attention: If the BX-GM7 loses power for any reason, the following step will
need to be performed again.
• Initialize the interface by turning the ignition on for 30 seconds, then turn
the ignition back off, then back on again.
Note: If using the ASWC-1, connect it after you initialize the BX-GM7, with
the key in the off position.
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.
failure to follow these instructions carefully and to install the interface as
described could cause harm to the vehicle or to safety systems on the vehicle.
Interference with certain safety systems could cause harm to persons as well. If
you have any questions in this regard please call the help line or metra at
1-800-221-0932 for assistance.
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