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DS165
INSTALLATION
Preparation/Installation
Before You Start
• Disconnect negative battery terminal. Refer to a vehicle service manual or consult a
qualified technician if you are unsure.
Getting Started
• Be sure to carefully read and understand these instructions before attempting to
install the product.
• If additional wiring is required, we recommend that you run all wires prior to
mounting your speaker in place.
• Use the highest quality connectors for a reliable installation and to minimize signal or
power loss.
• Use caution before you drill or cut! Be careful not to cut or drill into gas tanks, fuel lines,
brake or hydraulic lines, vacuum lines or electrical wiring when working on any vehicle.
• Never run speaker wires underneath your vehicle. Running speaker wires inside the
vehicle provides protection from exhaust heat and environmental elements.
• Avoid running wires over, near, or through sharp edged surfaces. We suggest you
also use rubber grommets to protect any wires routed through metal.
Mounting
1. Determine where the speakers will be mounted. Ensure an area large enough for the
speaker to mount evenly. Be sure that the mounting location is deep enough for the
speaker to fit.
2. Using an appropriate tool, cut a 4.9" diameter mounting hole.
3. Use the grille frame as a template to mark the locations for the mounting screws.
Drill the holes with a 3/32" bit.
4. Be sure to observe proper polarity when connecting the wires. The speaker's positive
terminal is indicated with a "+".
5. Fit the grille frame and speaker to the cutout. Mount the speaker using the screws.
6. Fit the grille inside the grille frame and press gently, but firmly, into place.
TYPICAL MOUNTING METHOD
speaker
mounting hole
cut-out
