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AMPLIFIER PREPARATION AND MOUNTING (2018.5 Turbo S & 2019 Models)

Before installing the dual amplifier plate with the amplifier(s) in position, you must prepare the mounting area 

in the vehicle to accept the plate. The area where the ECU bracket was removed and set aside is where the 

dual amplifier plate installs. If a factory-optioned amplifier was present, this would also have been removed.

NOTE

 - These instructions assume both amplifiers and all speakers are present in a full Stage 5 System. If 

not all components are present in your system, this makes upgrading much easier.

STEP 1 – SET THE ECU AND BRACKET BACK IN 

PLACE*

Set the Dynamics ECU (if present) and ECU mounting 

bracket back in its original placement ensuring the wiring 

intended for the amplifier harness is routed through the 

gap area at the forward section of the bracket. Loosely 

reattach only the two (2) 10mm rear bolts (nearest the 

dashboard) at this point as shown in Figure 10-4. *It is 

only important the ECU bracket is back in place for trial 

fitting of the dual amplifier plate. It will not have its final 

reassembly at this step.

STEP 2 – AMPLIFIER MOUNTING

Mount your amplifier(s) on the dual amplifier plate in 

the configuration shown. This configuration is critical to 

make sure you can access your fine tune adjustments 

for crossover and bass boost. 

STEP 3 – TRIAL FITTING THE DUAL AMP PLATE

With the amplifiers mounted to the plate, place it into 

position atop the ECU bracket as shown in Figure 10-6. 

Be sure there is free movement of the wiring harness 

with enough length to connect to the amplifier’s on-

board connectors. Loosely fit the remaining two (2) 

10mm bolts from the ECU bracket to check the fit of the 

dual amp plate. Connect the power and speaker wiring 

to the harness as labeled. Do not zip tie anything at this 

point as the amp plate will not have its final reassembly 

until after the system has completed testing.

STEP 4 – REMOVE DUAL AMP PLATE AND FLIP 

OVER, REMOVE ECU BRACKET

With the amplifiers connected to the wiring harness, 

place a towel or blanket over the open hood area. 

Remove the first two (2) 10mm bolts for the amp plate, 

remove the plate and flip it over on the towel to avoid 

scratching the amplifier heatsinks. Next remove the 

remaining two (2) 10mm bolts from the ECU mount (if 

present) and place the ECU to the side as when initially 

disassembled on page 10. This will allow you to continue 

working on the other steps of the installation until you’re 

ready to power up the system, complete final testing and finalize the reassembly of the ECU bracket and 

dual amp plate. 

Figure 10-4

Loosely Reattach (2) 10mm

Leave Open

Leave Open

Figure 10-5

Figure 10-6

10mm

10mm

AMPLIFIER MOUNTING

Figure 10-7

Summary of Contents for STAGE 5

Page 1: ...STAGE 5 800 WATT FIVE SPEAKER RZR Tuned Audio Package Installation Manual MBQ STG5 1...

Page 2: ...10 inch subwoofer Glove box replacement vented subwoofer enclosure RIDE COMMAND EQUIPPED VEHICLES If your RZR is equipped with the Ride Command system you can use that as the vehicle s source unit Th...

Page 3: ...AFETY PRECAUTIONS Safely prepare your machine for the installation before proceeding Turn the ignition off and remove the key Remove the negative terminal of the battery Figure S 1 Use a packing blank...

Page 4: ...kit called MBQ POD You can also find this manual online by searching the model number STEP 3 SUBWOOFER ENCLOSURE MOUNTING CLIPS STEP 3a LOCATE MOUNTING CLIPS If your subwoofer is not pre installed in...

Page 5: ...edance with the amplifier s power output Use the connection where two wires will insert into one voice coil connector and then route the other end of the wire to opposite connector shown in Figure 4 3...

Page 6: ...simple modification to the subwoofer enclosure which involves cutting four threaded metal studs and grinding them smooth is required This modification in no way will affect your product warranty Compl...

Page 7: ...2 REMOVE TOP OF DASH Remove 2 T 40 screws as shown in Figure 6 2 Slide dash forward to access back of dash and unplug gauges and switches one at a time Set dash aside in a safe location STEP 3 REMOVE...

Page 8: ...5b STEP 6 REMOVE DASH FASCIA HARDWARE Using a large panel removal tool release the side clips from the passenger s side front dash assembly as shown in Figure 6 6a and 6 6b Slowly ensure you account...

Page 9: ...he rear of the vehicle STEP 2 REMOVE CENTER SHROUD Remove 2 plastic push clips behind the center shroud as shown in Figure 7 2a to remove the Ride Command cover or pocket depending on your vehicle Cov...

Page 10: ...in Figure 7 4b STEP 5 REMOVE LOWER POCKET AND PASSENGER SIDE CUBBY Remove lower pocket by pulling forward as shown in Figure 7 5a If you have Ride Command you will also have to disconnect the USB cabl...

Page 11: ...for reassembly purposes STEP 8 REMOVE DASH FASCIA Gently pull dash fascia toward seat to remove as shown in Figure 7 8 Set aside in a safe location until it s time for reassembly STEP 9 REMOVE THE GL...

Page 12: ...he body panels STEP 2 UNBOLT AND MARK CENTER CONSOLE HARDWARE Use the painters tape to mark where you remove each of the push pins and or T 40 screws in the seat side and seatbelt area as shown in Fig...

Page 13: ...ly the grommet shown STEP 3 CUT OPENING IN GROMMET AND RUN WIRING THROUGH Using a razor knife carefully slice the rubber grommet on the top side as shown in Figure 9 3a This allows you to move the har...

Page 14: ...ier plate as shown in FIG 10 2 below This configuration is critical to make sure you can access your fine tune adjustments for crossover and bass boost STEP 3 MOUNTING PLATE INSTALLATION With the ampl...

Page 15: ...sure you can access your fine tune adjustments for crossover and bass boost STEP 3 TRIAL FITTING THE DUAL AMP PLATE With the amplifiers mounted to the plate place it into position atop the ECU bracket...

Page 16: ...ill not allow the front dash to snap into place properly The harness should be routed over the top of the push bar frame to the subwoofer amplifier connector STEP 2 FINISH SUBWOOFER MOUNTING Tighten a...

Page 17: ...ront left and front right kick panel harnesses are set into place The left front harness for the kick panel should be routed down the left side of the steering column to the kick panel area The right...

Page 18: ...ng Mount the pod and swivel bracket to the roll cage tube Once the speakers are on the roll cage tube you can gently slide the pod up or down on the tube to determine where your final height will be U...

Page 19: ...nternal fender Set the unit down and put colored tape onto the interior fender well area behind the pod until you can see the tape through the mounting holes when you hold the pod back into place Next...

Page 20: ...ntify the harness wires from inside of each pod and connect the wires to the back of the compression horn speakers as shown in Figure 14 5a Connect speaker wires as shown in Figure 14 5b If your kick...

Page 21: ...5 1 make the following initial adjustments X OVER Switch to HP position LEVEL Rotate control to halfway pointing up This represents an input level that will closely match the source unit s output at f...

Page 22: ...r flat surface ensure you have all the necessary hardware to install the source unit into the dash plate adapter shown in Figure 16 2 Refer to the manual included in the source unit for detailed mount...

Page 23: ...With the harness routed through the vehicle and everything connected to the amplifier s the next step will be to make the final source unit electrical and RCA audio cable connections in the dash as s...

Page 24: ...e depth of at least 2 inches Drill a 1 inch hole in the substrate of your chosen mounting location STEP 3 MOUNT ADAPTER After you have drilled the hole in the mounting surface make sure to pull all th...

Page 25: ...using the controls on the source unit to confirm Left is the left side channel and right is the right side channel There will be no change on the front rear speakers as fas all speakers are on the sa...

Page 26: ...INPUT L R LEVEL HP LP 9V 0 2V 15Hz 300Hz 50Hz 300Hz 1 2 5 GAIN Adjustment X OVER Switch BOOST Switch The Low Pass Filter will cut off the frequencies above the setting The High Pass Filter will cut o...

Page 27: ...ear bolts nearest the dashboard as shown in Figure 20 1 and fully tighten them STEP 2 FINAL FITTING THE DUAL AMP PLATE Carefully place the amplifier plate into position atop the ECU bracket as shown i...

Page 28: ...OLE REINSTALL SEATS TIGHTEN NUTS ON STEERING WHEEL COLUMN 2013 2018 Models 40 FT LB of TORQUE FRONT OF DASH CHECK ALIGNMENT WHERE THE DASH MEETS THE SUBWOOFER ZIP TIE STAGE 5 WIRING HARNESS WHILE AVOI...

Page 29: ...RIGHT KICK PANEL ENCLOSURE MOUNT AND WIRING AMPLIFIERS MOUNTED AND ALL 8 NUTS ARE SECURED TO DUAL AMPLIFIER PLATE NUTS ON STEERING WHEEL COLUMN 2013 2018 Models 40 FT LB of TORQUE HARNESSES TO AMPLIFI...

Page 30: ...30 2019 Maxxsonics USA Inc WIRING LAYOUT COMPLETE WIRING LAYOUT This is a complete wiring harness layout diagram...

Page 31: ...record serial numbers of each product final gain and crossover settings of amplifiers or any other wiring or installation related details that will be helpful if you need to add on to the system or t...

Page 32: ...original consumer purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one 1 year from the date of purchase Maxxsonics USA Inc will at it s discretion repair or replace defec...

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