Audiovox Portable Speaker Speaker Mounting, Selecting the Speaker Location, Cutting Door Padding

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1.Using the template provided (we’ll assume you’ve already made all the necessary checks and you’ve not going to cut through the door release mechanism), mark the speaker open- ing on the door panel. Now carefully cut the opening and drill the required holes.

NOTE: Whether you’re using an existing hole, or have just cut or modified an existing opening as described above, you are now ready for speaker installation.

2.Place the speaker into the opening and check for proper fit. Remove the speaker and replace the paper door liner previously removed.

Selecting the Speaker Location

1.This is a good speaker location , but to use it, you’ll have to enlarge the existing hole

2.Check for free window crank movement

3.Check for possible braces behind selected area with window down and up

4.This is a poor location for a speaker installation; it is too low and behind driver’s hearing area

Speaker Mounting

Let’s assume you didn’t find a suitable opening, but you want to install the speakers in the doors. This usually means you will have to cut a speaker opening in the sub-metal (or at least enlarge an existing opening). Cutting metal is not for the timid or unqualified installer. If in doubt, proceed to your nearest garage or stereo in- stallation center and let the “pros” do it for you.

If you intend to tackle the job yourself, break out your best metal- cutting tools (no torches please); use nibblers, saws or heavy snips. You’ll need a file too. Prepare the opening as follows:

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Cutting Door Padding

1.Use a sharp knife to cut through padding to expose speaker hole

2.Replace door panel and paper liner

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Contents TWO-WAY Speakers Speak ER PRE-INSTALLATION Tips Installation Instructions Selecting Speaker Location Removing the Door PanelSpeaker Mounting Selecting the Speaker LocationCutting Door Padding Piercing Speaker Mounting Holes Using an Existing HoleCutting Door Padding and Piercing Speaker Mount- ing Holes Enlarging or Cutting a New HoleRouting Speaker Wires Routing Speaker WiresFactory Speaker Replacement Typical Speaker Installation Speaker Mounting DetailsDAY Limited Warranty