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• read this Guide completely BeFore you begin.  
• disconnect the battery negative terminal while working on the vehicle.

• do not pLaCe tHe KeY FoB in the vehicle with the battery connected and 

the seat airbag wiring disconnected.  doing so will set off the airbag light, 

which must be reset by your dealer.

• aLWaYs check behind panels and components before drilling, cutting, 

or screwing into any part of a vehicle. 

• this guide covers several different vehicle models and options.  some 

steps only apply to certain installations.  steps images are labeled with 
a black bar across the top:

 

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[6spK OnlY] 

apply only to vehicles equipped with the standard 6 speaker audio system.  

 

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[hifi/hK OnlY] 

apply only to vehicles equipped with the upgraded 10 speaker hifi and 

harmon kardon audio system.  if the vehicle has tweeters in the a-pillar (near the bottom 

outer corners of the windshield), you have the hifi or hk systems. 

 

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[suB OnlY] 

apply only if you are installing the integral audio subwoofer system

 

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[rxx OnlY] 

apply only to the specific model listed.

 

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if there is no label, the step applies to all installations

 

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because each kit applies to more than one vehicle, your kit may include extra items.

• are You usinG tHe CorreCt instaLL Guide?  

there are two installa-

tion guides: one for installing the amp in the right-rear of the luggage 
compartment, the other for installing the amp under one of the front 
seats.  this guide is for the underseat amp Mount kit.  (all r57, r58, 
r59, and ‘07-09 r56 JCW vehicles are underseat amp Mount).  Com-
pare the passenger side of your vehicles boot area to the images below. 
if your vehicle looks like the image on the right proceed with this instal-
lation guide.  if not refer to the rear amp Mount installation Guide.

iMpOrtant

 Use Rear Amp Mount guide:

Use this Guide:

Summary of Contents for 2007-2009 R56 JCW

Page 1: ...You Begin 2 What s In The Box Soundstage 3 What s In The Box Subwoofer 4 Tools You Will Need 5 installation A Prep Vehicle 6 B Power Ground Wiring 7 C Signal Wiring 8 D Amplifier Installation Speaker...

Page 2: ...f the vehicle has tweeters in the A pillar near the bottom outer corners of the windshield you have the HIFI or HK systems SUB ONLY apply only if you are installing the Integral Audio Subwoofer System...

Page 3: ...8 Tweeter Pigtail Pair V Soundstage Hardware 9 Midrange Mounting Adapter Pair 10 Midwoofer Mounting Adapter Pair 11 8 x 1 2 Midwoofer Mounting Screws 12 12 6 x 3 8 Midrange Mounting Screws 12 13 Integ...

Page 4: ...crew 8 27 4 x 1 2 Black Flathead Screw 2 28 Threaded Insert 3 29 Threaded Insert Installation Wrench 30 Cup Washer 6 31 Rubber Stand off 9 32 Subwoofer Mounting Bracket 2 33 Rosette Thumbscrew 2 34 Co...

Page 5: ...0 III Drill IV Drill bit 5 7 16 MUST be correct size V Wrenches or Sockets 6 7 16 7 8mm 8 10mm 9 10mm Deep optional 10 19mm VI Electrician s Wire Fish VII Scissors VIII Utility Knife IX Pliers X Cente...

Page 6: ...isconnect the seat heater wiring if equipped DO NOT put the key FOB in the ignition or in the vehicle if you have Comfort Access while this plug is disconnected Remove the seat from the vehicle 3 Remo...

Page 7: ...lip locations Remove the small trim piece 1 by pulling it toward the rear of the vehicle releasing spring clip 8 Remove right door sill trim Repeat the previous three steps for the Right Side of the v...

Page 8: ...ket and attach the ring ter minal on the end of the power wire Cut the end off of the spare wiring nipple at arrow and feed the red Power Wire into the cabin From inside the vehicle locate the wire co...

Page 9: ...clockwise turn and pulling outwards Separate the X9331 from the X15 by releasing the locking tabs on the connector joining them 18 Connect X9331 T Harness Unplug the factory X9331 connector and connec...

Page 10: ...w exact ly where you d like the control You will find that you can place it more toward the front of the recess for easier access or toward the rear for a more hidden look 23 cut release mid midwoofer...

Page 11: ...cut and mark with tape Cut the carpet and foam backing with a utility knife Cut CAREFULLY there are wires running along the front edge of the compartment The carpet should be cut SMALLER than the cove...

Page 12: ...moved from the rest of the harness in step 23 32 Access R57 8 9 Factory Amp Wiring Loom R57 8 9 w HIFI HK ONLY Under the driver seat remove the wire bundle and rubber bush ing leading to the amplifier...

Page 13: ...e speaker connections 38 Amplifier to Speaker Output Connections Connect BOTH the Left Tweeter wire AND the Left Midrange Midwoofer wires to the Left channel of the ARC amplfier Repeat for the right c...

Page 14: ...g tab Slide the inner connectors out of the housing You will see the pin numbers marked on the housing Verify with the chart above 42 Amplifier Power Signal Connections Connect the Power Ground and Re...

Page 15: ...r on the top rear when removing the door panel lift the panel up and over to clear the indicator 46 Remove Mirror Control Carefully pry the Mirror Control 2 up at the bottom rear Once it releases wigg...

Page 16: ...en pre fabricated Connector 1 will plug directly into the factory midrange connector The 18 branch 3 connects to the midrange driver The 36 branch 4 connects to the woofer The stripped ends 2 connect...

Page 17: ...he 18 tweeter pigtail connects to crossover to the tweeter 6SPK ONLY The new A pillar trim is included 56 RRemove A Pillar Trim R56 JCW ONLY Carefully lever pry out screw cap cover 1 Remove the T 20 T...

Page 18: ...panel removal tool lever open the plastic cover on the side of the dashboard Run the tweeter wire coming from the amp up the side of the door jam and into this compartment 62 Install Connect Tweeter...

Page 19: ...portion of the Neutrik connector Remove the blue portion and strain relief and insert the speaker wire through both Loosen the terminal clamping screws insert each wire observing the polarity marking...

Page 20: ...center of the Self Sealing Threaded Inserts as shown Insert the 1 Hex Bolt through the Installation Tool Then thread the 1 Hex Bolt into the Threaded Insert Be sure the nubs on the Instal lation Tool...

Page 21: ...a few turns of electrical tape around them at the seam Remove after installation 76 Mount the Floor Supports part 2 Mount the Stand offs in the pre drilled pilot holes as indicated IMPORTANT Tighten...

Page 22: ...ect the air bag wiring but do not do anything else 82 Recommended Initial Settings The following steps list initial recommended settings Use these settings as a starting point and adjust from there IM...

Page 23: ...essed by pressing and holding the right side of the 4th button from the right The factory default is 2 We recommend a start ing setting of 4 Please refer to the MINI Manual for setting the Aux level o...

Page 24: ...CEPT 2010 with HK Remove the paper backing and affix the adhesive Integral Audio badges in the location of your choice We recommend placing them on the lower section of the woofers as indicated 1 The...

Page 25: ...rcially obtained music especially downloaded via P2P file sharing recordings are often re mixed by third par ties and will have been compressed in an unknown and uncontrolled manner If you want good q...

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