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Step 4: Install on Upgraded Miata Factory Speakers

Removal and Installation:

•  Remove 4 screws that hold speaker grill to seat back. (Under Tape) 
Refer to image A.

•  Remove factory wiring from speakers, remove and replace.

•  Install the new Clearwater headrest speakers using only two nubs 
instead of four. Shown below in image C.

•  Attach wires to new speakers and replace grill into the seats.

A

B

C

Wire loops back to amp 
between driver and 
passenger speakers

Summary of Contents for Audio CWC-3D

Page 1: ...Installation Manual CWC 3D Headrest Speakers 1990 1997 MX 5 Miata Sound Systems ...

Page 2: ...ls There is no need to do any drilling cutting tearing or splicing with this install This will keep your factory warranty intact As with all Clearwater purchases your satisfaction is guaranteed Important Note Some Miatas came with incorrectly wired headrest speakers from the factory The only easy way to know is replace the entire headrest harness with the Clearwater full harness Please be sure to ...

Page 3: ...t on it to make it easier to unzip otherwise you could damage the zipper Remove the four small Phillips head screws that mount the factory speakers to the black plastic rectangular speaker frame Gently pry the factory speaker from the frame Remove the two slide on speaker connectors from each speaker Remove factory speaker You will need to pull each of the factory speaker wires through the bottom ...

Page 4: ...od amount of force to remove An assistant may be helpful Remove center dash face plate by unscrewing all 3 screws 2 near top of eye sockets and 1 in lower left corner Gently separate frame from dash only a few inches and then unplug hazard and head lamp raising switches Now completely remove frame Remove 4 screws from radio Gently pull radio out a few inches Headrest Harness Routing The harness ru...

Page 5: ...o factory connector Refer to the rest of the Installation 1990 97 Slide each seat forward Unzip the top of each headrest cover Fold forward the cover and remove the perforated white plastic cover Fold the top of the seat cover back as you would fold back the hood of a coat to expose the foam of the seat Straighten a coat hanger and form a small loop about 3 4 long apply tape to the tip to cover an...

Page 6: ...installation of Radio Re install radio HINT When installing radio check alignment of rear support tab on back of radio to hole in metal frame Do not forget to attach the hazard light headlight raising switch connector Re install center dash face plate eyeball vents console and shift knob Wiring Instructions for Non Factory Radio or Amp Connect the amp left hot green wire to the hot on the driver s...

Page 7: ... seat back Under Tape Refer to image A Remove factory wiring from speakers remove and replace Install the new Clearwater headrest speakers using only two nubs instead of four Shown below in image C Attach wires to new speakers and replace grill into the seats A B C Wire loops back to amp between driver and passenger speakers ...

Page 8: ...udio com or mail them to us at P O Box 428 Folsom CA 95763 Sincerely Glenn and the team at Clearwater The Clearwater Company 2546 Mercantile Dr Ste B Rancho Cordova CA 95742 Phone 916 852 7029 Fax 916 852 9410 www clearwateraudio com Version 6 1 10 12 12 Product Specifications THD Frequency Response Impedance 90 94 Impedance 95 97 Power Handling Dimensions All specifications subject to change with...

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