2020-2021 Tundra Sony 9000ES Installation Guide

Welcome to the installation guide for your 2020–2021 Toyota Tundra Sony XAV-9000ES Plug & Play Bundle from Trail Grid Pro! This step-by-step guide is designed to make the installation process as smooth as possible, whether you're a seasoned DIYer or tackling your first head unit upgrade.

In this guide, you’ll find:

📢 Important Updates: The written guide includes the latest updates and adjustments that may not be shown in the video, ensuring you have the most up-to-date instructions for a flawless installation.
🎥 Installation Videos: Visual instructions to help you through the process, including a detailed microphone install.
🛠️ Tools Needed: A quick list of everything you'll need to get started.
📝Step-by-Step Instructions: Clear, easy-to-follow directions from disassembling your dash to securing the new Sony head unit.
⚠️ Special Notes: Important information and considerations for your installation.

Important Updates
Installation Video
Tools Needed
Step 1: Disassembling the Dash
Step 2: Installing the Microphone
Step 3: Installing the Chassis
Step 4: Securing the Chassis
Step 5: Testing the Unit
Step 6: Reassembling Your Tundra

📢 Important Updates & Notes

Update (February 2025): We've updated the guidance for the OBD2 harness installation. The OBD2 harness may be required to transmit vehicle data to your head unit.

For the updated OBD2 routing instructions, please refer to Step 3: Installing the Chassis.

🎥 Installation Video

Note: This video demonstrates the installation process for the Sony XAV-9500ES, but the steps will be the same for installing the Sony XAV-9000ES.

🛠️ Tools Needed

10mm socket
Socket extension
Ratchet wrench (Manual or powered)
Panel removal tool (Plastic preferred)

📝Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Disassembling the Dash

Remove the lower dash panel containing the USB ports
Use a panel removal tool and insert in the gap between that panel and the HVAC panel. Once it is loose pull straight back towards you to release the retaining clips.
Remove the HVAC panel by pulling straight out with your hands.
Disconnect the one plug from the back of the HVAC control panel.
Remove the factory head unit:
Use a 10mm socket and extension to remove the four 10mm bolts that secure the bottom of the radio. Place in the cup holder for safe keeping.
Remove the head unit by pulling straight back towards you with your hands to release the upper retaining clips.
Disconnect all of the connections from the back of the radio. Depress the tabs on each connection to remove the plugs.
⚠️There is a jumper harness that connects the main head unit to the module on the bottom. You can leave this harness attached as it will not be used with your new bundle.

Step 2: Installing the Microphone

Remove Headliner Console. Depending on trim level this may vary slightly.
- If you have a sunglasses compartment, flip open the compartment and remove the 2 T20 torque screws.
- Use a plastic pry tool to remove the panel containing the card holder clip. Underneath you will find 2 more T20 torque screws.
Remove Headliner Console Wiring Harness.
- Unplug harness connector.
Remove Factory Black Foam Piece.
Remove Mounting Ball On Sony Microphone.
- The small ball can be removed easily by cutting with a pair of side cutters or a utility knife.
Install Microphone To Mount.
- Push the rounded end of the microphone thru upper support of the mount. The rounded end of microphone should be very close to in line with the bottom of the 2 legs on mount. Align the spot where you cut off the ball to be in-line with one of the upper supports. This will make sure the audio openings on the side of the microphone are not obstructed.
Install Sony Microphone Mount.
- Install mount into headliner console. Insert mount (legs & rounded end of microphone facing down) until the clip locks into place. Note: The legs of the mount are trimmed on one side, the trimmed side will go towards the outside of the headliner console.
Route Microphone Wire.
- Start by routing microphone wire from headliner console area through headliner towards rearview mirror. At this point, you can re-install the headliner console. Be sure to pull excess slack toward the rearview mirror while reinstalling headliner console. Continue routing the wire along the top of the windshield toward the driver side A pillar. Tuck the wire behind the A pillar cover and route down the A pillar toward the driver’s floorboard. Run the wire under the dash area and finish by routing the 3.5mm jack to the back of your new Trail Grid Pro Plug & Play Bundle. Connect the 3.5mm jack into the mic port on the rear of the radio chassis.

Step 3: Installing the Chassis

Connect the three main vehicle connectors from the Maestro harness to their matching plugs from your dash. All the plugs are keyed plugs, which means they only fit their match on the Toyota side.
Connect the USB adapter cable
Connect the navigation antenna adapter from the GPS post on the back of the radio to the white single pin connector from your Toyota.
Connect the Sirius XM antenna adapter from the Sirius XM tuner to the black single pin connector from your Toyota.
Connect the white rectangular AM/FM antenna adapter to the factory antenna connector.
Connect the Sony microphone into the port labeled "MIC" on the back of the radio.
Route the OBD2 harness down the left side of your dash and connect it to the OBD2 port in the drivers side footwell.
- The OBD2 harness is needed in some installations to transmit vehicle data to the head unit. Please try connecting the OBD2 harness to see if the Maestro can pull the gauge information.
- The OBD2 harness has one white plug that is already connected to the Maestro harness, and the larger end connects to the OBD2 port under the driver’s side dash.
- Make sure the white 2-pin connector is properly connected to the radio harness.

Step 4: Securing the Chassis

Take a second to make sure that all of your connections are made.
Tuck all of the wires into the dash, there are a lot but we promise that they will all fit.
Line up the dash kit and push into place ensuring that the four clips on the corners are pushed into place.

Step 5: Testing the Unit

Turn the ignition into accessory power. If the screen does not turn on within about 5-10 seconds, press the home button on the left of the button bar.
After the Sony logo disappears a setting menu will appear:

Set the date and time
Test your steering wheel controls
Set date format

Test your backup camera

With your foot on the brake, shift to reverse
You can also select Rear Cam on the screen to show the backup camera

Check AM/FM radio and check to make sure that sound is coming from all speakers.
Check your Sirius XM tuner:
- Once the Sirius XM Tuner is correctly connected, you should receive channel 1 (Sirius XM Advertisement Channel) on the radio.
- At this point you will need to contact Sirius XM to activate or transfer your existing service plan to the new tuner ID.
- The tuner ID can be found in 3 locations: On the tuner itself, on channel zero when listening to Sirius XM or on the Sirius XM box located in your spare parts bag.