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REAR SPEAKER POD INSTALLATION

Every roll cage angle is a bit different; therefore you should take the time to install the swivel mount 

brackets. We suggest you do this on a flat surface or work bench.

These brackets are designed to allow 180 degree tilt. This 

guaranties that the speaker points directly forward. This flexibility 

in positioning improves sound quality and overall volume. Refer 

to instructions for the swivel bracket packaged with the speaker 

pods. Also ensure that the Adjustment Locking Screw is at the 

rear of the assembly (not the front) as shown in Figure 13-1.

STEP 1 – TEST MOUNT SPEAKER PODS w/BRACKETS

Stock RZR roll cages use the 1.75 inch tube. If you have an 

aftermarket or custom cage you will find the correct bushings and 

mounts included in the box with the pods. Refer to the manual 

included with your pods for additional details on mounting and wiring. 

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. Use painter’s 

tape to measure and mark a general position so it’s even on both sides. Figures 13-2a and 13-2b show 

potential mounting options to try out. 

Once the general mounting position is chosen, do not fully tighten the pods as you may want to do final 

adjustments for your ear height after the seat is in position and the system is playing music.

STEP 2 – CONNECT WIRING

Wire up the rear speaker wiring to the speaker pods. If your pods also feature illumination, connect those 

wires as well. The harness ran in the vehicle should be color coded and have the correct male/female 

connectors to make this an easy task. 

Do not zip-tie the wires along the roll cage or gather up excess wire until the system has been fully tested.  

REAR SPEAKER PODS

Figure 13-1

Figure 13-2a

Figure 13-2b

SWIVEL STRAIGHT

This position offers 

MAXX volume

SWIVEL DOWN

This position will have less 

volume to riders in the RZR

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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