hey I've done alot of work on the viper systems at my last jobs, I used to do professionall car audio intallations. If you need help, or if you need help taking it out give me a call Nick. And you cant just rip it out if the used the viper starte kill, because the hade to cut the starter wire, so you would have to reconnect that. IT all depends alot of people hook them up differently so with out looking at it personally I couldn't tell how its hooked up. Give me a call if you have any questions or need any help Nick 727-249-3114