1. Attachments are working again! Check out this thread for more details and to report any other bugs.

Aftermarket Stereo Install on 2009 Base Model

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by parabrand, Apr 22, 2010.

  1. parabrand

    parabrand New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2010
    2
    0
    0
    Location:
    Knoxville, TN
    Vehicle:
    2009 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    Hello All:

    Just purchased a used 2009 Prius base model (non-JBL system, no nav)

    I have been reading the forums for a bit and have a rather basic question regarding the rough equivalence of Gen II models:

    Is it safe to assume that the Gen II models are roughly the same?

    For example, I found the great install thread for a Kenwood unit posted by usbseawolf, but his instructions are for the 2006 model.

    Can I use the same parts and directions? The reason I ask is because the unit he installed is a double-DIN model yet when I checked Crutchfield it did not list any double-DIN models as options. (In fact, when I tried using his 2006 model it did not list any double-din models either.)

    Has anyone successfully installed a double-DIN aftermarket stereo in a non-JBL 2009 Prius?

    Thanks for any help!

    Jon
     
    #1 parabrand, Apr 22, 2010
  2. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2004
    14,487
    2,997
    0
    Location:
    Fort Lee, NJ
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    2006 to 2009 models are exactly the same as long as you have non-JBL. Yes, you use the same parts and instructions.
     
    #2 usbseawolf2000, Apr 22, 2010
    1 person likes this.
  3. el diablo

    el diablo Team "ME"

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2010
    18
    0
    0
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    If you go to the pioneer website, then click on shopping tools. There should be an option for fit guide 2.0. That also lets you know which units would work in the stock location dimension wise as well.
     
    #3 el diablo, Apr 23, 2010
  4. don_chuwish

    don_chuwish Well Seasoned Member

    Joined:
    May 1, 2009
    816
    182
    0
    Location:
    Southern Oregon
    Vehicle:
    2007 Prius
    Model:
    II
    Crutchfield's fit guide is a good guide but not perfect. Many things that will actually fit or can easily be made to fit are listed there as "Doesn't Fit".
     
    #4 don_chuwish, Apr 24, 2010
  5. usbseawolf2000

    usbseawolf2000 HSD PhD

    Joined:
    Sep 22, 2004
    14,487
    2,997
    0
    Location:
    Fort Lee, NJ
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius Plug-in
    Model:
    Plug-in Base
    If you go with Crutchfield's guide, 6.5" speakers won't fit in the Prius. They do fit and I have them in both front and rear.

    It also explains why there were no owners with 2-DIN unit installed before me. Well, it has been done and documented.
     
    #5 usbseawolf2000, Apr 24, 2010
  6. el diablo

    el diablo Team "ME"

    Joined:
    Apr 13, 2010
    18
    0
    0
    Location:
    Houston, TX
    Vehicle:
    2008 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    I read your audio build thread on diyma. You have one of the cleanest prius installs I've seen. Love where you placed your amp. I agree, don't take what those sites say as gospel but as a general guideline. I just bought some 6.5 hertz high energy components and coaxials so lets see if these will fit. :D
     
    #6 el diablo, Apr 26, 2010
  7. parabrand

    parabrand New Member

    Joined:
    Apr 21, 2010
    2
    0
    0
    Location:
    Knoxville, TN
    Vehicle:
    2009 Prius
    Model:
    N/A
    You are spot on: every site I visited to see what would "work" in my Prius indicated a 1-DIN was the only option. I had seen a few 2-DIN installs over my last few weeks of searching albeit not on 2009 models.

    Now it is only a matter of picking out a system!

    Thanks for your help guys!
     
    #7 parabrand, Apr 26, 2010
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)