2012 Tahoe LTZ - can I completely remove the Bose amp?

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roshambo14

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Hi all, I'm going to replace my speakers in my Tahoe, and was wondering if I need to keep the stock amp hooked up? I have a new amp I am going to run to my Pioneer head unit, and then run new speakers wires to the the replacements, but wasn't sure if I could remove the stock amp when I take out the old Bose subwoofer. I've read conflicting posts saying it needs to be hooked up for certain vehicle functions, and others saying opposite. Its the luxury amp, if that helps. Thanks for any help.
 

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I believe you can remove it without issue, but one way to be sure...

It's right next to the subwoofer, which is below the center console. Which btw is a PITA to remove.
 
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Already found that out. The mic or whatever is hooked into the console on the driver's side couldn't be in a worse place. I'm too old and fat for bending like that these days. Guess I'll just unplug it and see if everything works.

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Already found that out. The mic or whatever is hooked into the console on the driver's side couldn't be in a worse place. I'm too old and fat for bending like that these days. Guess I'll just unplug it and see if everything works.

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You will most likely lose door chimes and warning chimes like when warnings pop up on the driver information center. Low fuel warning etc. And probably Onstar, factory Bluetooth, etc.
 
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Well I have a Maestro RR module installed, that's the only reason I was wondering. I'm not sure if that takes care of everything even if I unplug the amp or not.

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Well I have a Maestro RR module installed, that's the only reason I was wondering. I'm not sure if that takes care of everything even if I unplug the amp or not.

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I think it will but you will probably have to program it for a non-Bose truck.
 
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I think it will but you will probably have to program it for a non-Bose truck.
That's what I did. Fingers crossed everything works tomorrow in the morning when I put it in. Thanks for the replies.

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That's what I did. Fingers crossed everything works tomorrow in the morning when I put it in. Thanks for the replies.

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Be sure to post your findings that way we all will know for sure.
 

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