INSTALLATION WARNINGS AND TIPS
INSTALLATION
ABOUT THESE
INSTRUCTIONS Installation of automotive stereo components can require extensive experience with a variety of mechanical and electrical proce- dures. Although these instructions explain how to install Grand Touring Series multielement speakers in a general sense, they do not show the exact installation methods for your particular vehicle. If you do not feel you have the experience, do not attempt the installation yourself, but instead ask your authorized JBL car audio dealer about professional installa- tion options.
LOUD MUSIC AND
HEARING
Playing loud music in an automo- bile can hinder your ability to hear traffic as well as permanently damage your hearing. The maxi- mum volume levels achievable with JBL speakers, combined with high power amplification, may exceed safe levels for extended listening. We recommend using low volume levels when driving. JBL accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury, or property damage as a result of use or misuse of this product.
REAR DECK
PRECAUTION
In some cars, fuel tanks may be located directly beneath the rear deck. Before installation, make sure there is adequate speaker basket clearance before consider- ing this location!
INSTALLATION TIPS
•Always wear protective eyewear when using any tools.
•Turn off all audio components and other electrical devices before you start. Disconnect the
(–) negative lead from your vehicle’s battery.
•Keep speakers in their package until final installation. When moving a speaker, always rest it with the cone or dome facing up. Never use force to install any speaker.
•Check clearances on both sides of a planned mounting surface before drilling any holes or installing any screws. Remember that the screws can extend behind the surface.
•At the installation sites, locate and make a note of all fuel lines, hydraulic brake lines, vacuum lines and electrical wiring. Use extreme caution when cutting or drilling in and around these areas.
•Before drilling or cutting holes, use a utility knife to remove unwanted fabric or vinyl, to keep material from snagging in a drill bit or saw.
•For door installations, check the clearance with the windows throughout the range of the window’s travel, and verify that a mounted speaker will not interfere with the window crank or power window mechanism.
•If mounting speakers elsewhere, check for clearance around rear deck torsion bars, glove box or other structural elements.
•Do not mount speakers where they will get wet.
Figure 1. Mounting the GTO426, GTO526, GTO626, GTO6526, GTO636, GTO6536, GTO926, GTO936 or GTO836 using the supplied grille.
Rotate tweeter so it is angled toward the listener using the UniPivot™ (patent no. 6,002,780)
feature on the GTO526, GTO626, GTO6526, GTO926 and GTO8626.
Figure 2. Modifying the GTO426 to be installed in locations requiring fewer than four mounting “ears.”
NOTE: Grip the tab (preferably with pliers) and bend to detach it from the speaker.
