Pioneer SX Replacement LED Lamp Kit installation instructions
Posted by Len F. on
Here are some quick but detailed instructions on how to install our basic LED lamp kit, specifically on replacing lamps on the Pioneer SX Series. These tips may help when installing our basic kits for other applications. But pictures are specific to the Pioneer SX-650 LED upgrade process but will be generally the same for replacing the main bulbs. This tutorial begins after the lighting harness is removed from the receiver. Be sure to have the receiver POWERED OFF prior to doing any work to it. This is just a guide and we recommend having all work done by trained professionals at www.Just-Audio.com, but we know there are DIY techs out there.
By reading these instructions further you agree that you are doing this at your own risk, we can not be responsible for any damage done to you or your stereo by following our instructions, they are just a guide.
Needed Tools:
Soldering Station
Wire Clippers
Recommended Tools:
Heat Gun
Step #1: Remove lamp assembly #AEL-060 from the dial scale plate #AEC-251.
Step #2: Once removed, pull out the old bulb from the rubber casing. Leave Rubber casing on wires.
Step #3: Remove the old incandescent lamp from rubber casing.
Step #4: Take one of your new LED Wedge Lamps and straighten the leads.
Step #5: Remove the bulb from the wedge casing.
Step #6: Clip the leads down to about 1/3 of original size.
Step #7: Apply solder to both LED leads.
Step #8: Cut heat shrink to desired length to cover exposed wire and place on wires prior to step 9.
Step #9: Strip about 1/3 inch of the wire and solder the original wires to the LED leads.
Step #10: Place heat shrink over exposed wire
Step #11: Heat the heat shrink to adhere to wire.
Step #12: Reseed rubber casing.
Step #13: Finished, now repeat with all remaining bulbs and place back into lamp holder.
