Description
Clean 9" Fitment for Your Forester or Impreza Plug In, Keep Your Steering Wheel Controls
Product Overview
The Stinger HR9-SB001 is a purpose-built radio replacement kit designed for installing the Pioneer DMH-AP6650BT 9" head unit into 2007–2012 Subaru Forester and Impreza models. This bundle provides a complete, matched installation package flush-fit 9" fascia, plug-and-play wiring harness, steering wheel control interface, and antenna adaptor all engineered to work together in these vehicles.
The HR9-SB001 connects directly to the factory 20-pin connector, converting it to a standard ISO plug with no permanent wiring changes. The SWC interface retains audio button functions and holds its programming even when battery power is lost. Please note: this kit is compatible with non-navigation models only, and does not retain steering wheel phone buttons if your vehicle is equipped with them. The Pioneer DMH-AP6650BT head unit is not included.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer Part Number: HR9-SB001
- Compatible head unit: Pioneer DMH-AP6650BT (9" display)
- Vehicle compatibility: Subaru Forester 2007–2012 / Subaru Impreza 2007–2012
- Navigation models: Not compatible — non-navigation models only
- Factory connector type: 20-pin vehicle plug
- Output connector type: Standard ISO connector
- Steering wheel audio control retention: Yes (select aftermarket radios; audio buttons only)
- Steering wheel phone button retention: No — phone buttons not retained
- SWC memory retention: Yes — retained on power loss
- Reverse camera retention: Not included
- Antenna adaptor: Included
- Colour: Black
- Plug & Play: Yes
Features & Benefits
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9" Flush Fit Radio Panel — Purpose-moulded to suit the Forester and Impreza dash, delivering a factory-finish result around the larger 9" Pioneer screen without gaps or aftermarket adaptors on show.
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Steering Wheel Audio Control Retention — Retains the factory steering wheel audio buttons (volume, track) through the included interface, keeping hands-free audio control exactly where it belongs.
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Memory Retention on Power Loss — The SWC interface holds its programming even when the battery is disconnected, so dead batteries and workshop visits won't reset your setup.
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Plug & Play Harness (20-pin to ISO) — Plugs directly into the factory 20-pin loom and converts to standard ISO — no splicing, no soldering, fully reversible.
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Antenna Adaptor Included — Factory antenna connection is retained via the included adaptor, preserving FM/AM reception with no additional parts needed.
Technical Specs
| Specification |
Detail |
| Part Number |
HR9-SB001 |
| Brand |
Stinger |
| Colour |
Black |
| Vehicle Plug Style |
20-pin connector |
| Output |
Standard ISO connector |
| Fascia Size |
9" flush fit |
| Plug & Play |
Yes — factory to ISO, no splicing required |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls |
Retained (compatible aftermarket radios; audio buttons only) |
| Steering Wheel Phone Buttons |
Not retained |
| SWC Memory |
Retained on power loss |
| Antenna Adaptor |
Included |
| Reverse Camera Retention |
Not included |
| Navigation Model Compatibility |
Non-navigation models only |
| Head Unit Compatibility |
Pioneer DMH-AP6650BT |
Compatible With / Goes Well With
- Subaru Forester 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 (non-navigation models)
- Subaru Impreza 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 (non-navigation models)
- Pioneer DMH-AP6650BT 9" Digital Media Receiver (head unit not included)
- Factory Subaru steering wheel audio controls (retained via included interface; audio buttons only)
- Standard ISO aftermarket radio wiring accessories
Caution: This kit is not compatible with factory navigation-equipped models. Steering wheel phone buttons are not retained — audio buttons only. Reverse camera retention is not included with this kit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the HR9-SB001 include the Pioneer DMH-AP6650BT head unit?
No — the Pioneer DMH-AP6650BT is sold separately. The HR9-SB001 is an installation kit only, providing the fascia, wiring harness, SWC interface, and antenna adaptor needed to fit that head unit into your 2007–2012 Forester or Impreza.
Is this kit compatible with factory navigation models?
No — the HR9-SB001 is compatible with non-navigation models only. If your Forester or Impreza is fitted with the factory navigation system, this kit is not suitable.
Will this kit retain all of my steering wheel control buttons?
Audio buttons only — volume and track controls are retained via the included SWC interface. Steering wheel phone buttons are not retained by this kit, even if your vehicle is equipped with them.
Does this kit include reverse camera retention?
No — reverse camera retention is not included with the HR9-SB001. If reverse camera integration is required, a separate camera harness compatible with the Pioneer DMH-AP6650BT will be needed.
Do I need to cut or splice any factory wiring?
No — the HR9-SB001 is plug-and-play. The harness connects directly to the factory 20-pin connector and converts to a standard ISO plug, so the install is clean and reversible with no permanent modifications to the factory loom.
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