3.With the door panel held in place at the approximate speaker location, study the door struc- ture to see if the sheet metal or door braces will interfere with the installation site.
4.Hold the speaker in place and operate the window to check for interference with the window or the internal lock linkages. Decide if the speakers are to be mounted to the door metal structure or to the interior door panel, and if the supplied grilles or the factory grilles will be used to conceal speakers.
If you plan to use the supplied grilles, make sure the grille locations will not interfere with the door panel contours, window cranks, or electrical switches. If there is sheet metal behind the speaker location, decide if trimming some away will affect the strength of the door or vehicle. NOTE: The
CAUTION: Always remove as little sheet metal as possible to accommodate installation.
5.Use the enclosed template to trace the speaker openings and mark the mounting holes. Drill mounting holes and cut away each speaker opening from the trim pad and substructure.
6.Attach speaker wire to the terminals (see Electrical Installation), and install each
Additional Notes
•When using stock speaker locations, modify mounting holes to accept the
•In custom enclosure applications where
Electrical Installation
Wiring Precautions
Whenever you run wires through sheet metal, use grommets to properly insulate the metal edges from cable jackets. This technique prevents chafing and possible short circuits that could damage an amplifier or other system electronics.
Note: We recommend using
General Notes
Although the speaker has a polypropylene cone, excessive exposure to moisture can damage the cone or terminal connections. Always reseal the plastic liner inside the door. If the liner is damaged, it can be repaired with a few pieces of clear tape. If no liner was installed by the man- ufacturer, then purchase standard plastic deflector cups and install them over the rear of the speaker. Keep in mind that constant door slamming can loosen the speaker from its installation site.
System Wiring and Test
Connect the loudspeaker to your vehicle’s mobile amplifier. When making connections, be sure to observe correct polarity (+ to + and – to
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