How to mount monsoon cd changer
 

Just bought a 2002 collectors edition TA but it did not have the 12 disc monsoon cd changer in the trunk. After buying one off e-bay I want to install and mount it correctly so it looks like it is an original one. Does anyone have pics or directions of this. Thanks in Advance.

Brian

When the optional CD changer was factory installed, it had brackets welded to the floor in the cubby area. You can buy those brackets from the dealer if you're good at welding. A simpler option is to put a piece of plywood under the carpet and screw the side brackets through the carpet into the wood. Going through the carpet keeps the brackets from moving and the wood provides ample support. Once installed, you can't tell that there's a piece of wood there so it looks like a factory installation.

I'll try to get you a picture tonight.

My 12 disc is still giving me an E33 error, so its nothing more than dead weight at the moment. If I can't get it "serviced," you can have my hardware if I decide to ditch it.

The cd changer that I got did come with two brackets. One of them has two plastic tips on it, I figured that bracket would hold up against the carpet covering the tail lens.

Part # for the mount bracket is 10276577.

Hey, was just wondering if you had a chance to take the pics of your cd changer?

Totally forgot, sorry.
I'll try to tomorrow, but just shoot me a PM to remind me.

I'm diggin' this solution! :nod: Waiting for my changer to arrive!

hey,
does anyone know where the wiring is for the 12 disc changer? i have an 02 t/a that did not come with 12 disc, so i was told all f bodys came with the wiring harness.
thanks for the help guys!
dan

When you take out the driver side rear speaker panel, the CD-changer wire is taped up with that speaker lead. Untape, plug-in, good to go!

I followed the suggestion of placing a piece of wood under the carpet and it worked fantastic!! It looks like factory install!! I <3 LS1Tech :)

y2kfirehawk,
you hit it right on the head!
thanks! also waitting on pix of the plywood piece mount.
dan

12 CD's < iPod

My 4gb iPod Nano has 794 songs on it.

Thanks ;) It was still fresh in my mind since I just installed it the other week. I'll hook you up with some pics when I get a chance if someone else doesn't chime in before then.

But can you control it with your steering wheel controls...? :engarde: ;)

Will you be driving far enough to listen to more than 25 songs on any given trip.:engarde: :D

:funny:
The CD is a dead format, it should be banned.