Polk Audio GXR4 Installation in a factory location, Installing GXR Series Full Range Loudspeakers

INSTALLING GXR SERIES FULL RANGE LOUDSPEAKERS

Installation in a factory location

1.Carefully remove the grille covering the factory speaker. In most cases it will be “press-fit” or screwed to mounting tabs molded into the surrounding area. If you experience any resistance, consult your dealer or your car’s owner’s manual to determine if there is any special way the manufacturer has secured the grille.

2.Remove all screws, mounting clips or lock washers holding the factory speaker in place and save them for reuse. Lift the speaker out of the hole a short distance.

3.Before unhooking the speaker wires, identify the positive speaker terminal (usually marked with a red dot or [+], or it is the terminal that is larger or wider) and identify the negative speaker terminal (usually marked [–], or having no marking, or whichever terminal is the smaller or narrower of the two). Mark the wire connected to the positive terminal for later identification. Use a permanent ink marker or piece of tape.

4.Disconnect the factory speaker. After disconnecting the factory speaker, connect the wires to your new Polk Audio speaker, hooking up the positive [+] wire to the wider of the two GXR terminals and the negative [–] to the narrower GXR terminal.

5.Mount your GXR Loudspeaker using the mounting hardware you saved from Step 2.

6.Remount the factory grille cover.

7.Repeat Steps 1-6 for the other speaker(s).

FIG. 1
Template for	SCREW HOLE
description
purposes only.

TEMPLATE

FIG. 2
Example of a	SCREW
typical mounting
procedure.

MOUNTING

CLIP

SPEAKER WIRES

Installing your speakers in a “New Location”

Factory locations uncool? Pick a new location. Be sure to take into account both your vehicle’s design and your sonic goals. Door panels, kick panels or dashboards make the most sense for round or 4"x6" speakers. Before you begin, read all of these steps. If you have any doubts about your ability to execute any of these steps, save yourself a lot of grief and contact a professional installer. Your Polk Audio dealer is a good place to find one.

1.Using the door panel pry-tool, carefully remove any door panels, kick panels, molded parts or fabric coverings to expose the surface that will need to be cut to install the new speaker.

2.Check the dimensions around and behind the installation area for fit. This includes any moving parts behind the speaker (move the windows up and down) or the sides of the speaker (open and close doors).

3.Locate the template over the desired location. Draw the inside circle and mark at least two opposing screw locations. (FIG. 1)

4.Cut the circle with the appropriate tool. Drill pilot holes for the screw locations. File the edges of any bare metal surfaces until smooth, then coat with primer to prevent rust.

5.When primer is dry, slip mounting clips over the screw holes. (FIG. 2)

6.In the meantime, run wires from your amplifier or radio to the speaker locations. Use grommets when passing through doors.

7.Insert speaker into beauty ring.

8.Connect the wires to your new Polk Audio speakers. Hook the positive [+] wire to the wider of the two GXR terminals and the negative [–] to the narrower GXR terminal.

9.Carefully align the speaker and beauty ring holes over the new screw holes and mounting clips. Tighten the screws firmly to secure the speaker to the mounting surface.

10.Install mesh grille into beauty ring.

11.Repeat Steps 1-10 for the other speaker(s).

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