PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
NOTE: The tools listed below may be required for proper installation.
1. An electric drill with drill bits
2. Phillips-head and standard screwdrivers
3. Wire strippers
4. Crimping tool and needle-nose pliers
5. Silicone sealant or closed cell weather-stripping
6. Metal file
7. Hole saw
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
NOTE: Proceed only if you are a qualified installer otherwise; let your dealer do it.
• Always wear protective eyewear when using tools.
• Turn off all stereo and other electrical devices before you begin.
• Disconnect the (-) negative lead from your vehicle’s battery.
• Keep the speakers in the package until final installation.
• Locate all fuel lines, brake lines, oil lines, and electrical cables when planning your installation.
• Check to see if there is enough clearance behind the mounting surface before installing the
speakers.
• When running speaker wires through sheet metal, be sure to use grommets to properly insulate
the wires from metal edges.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
• Since these speakers utilize a unique low profile swivel tweeter housing that has minimal
tweeter protrusion, original factory mounting cutouts can still be used with the factory grills in
most cases.
• These PowerBass Xtreme speakers can be used above or below the mounting hole. Typically,
your vehicle factory’s speaker cutouts will accommodate these new speakers without any
modifications. When the speaker has been correctly installed, there should be no air leaks
between the front and back of the speaker.
• For door installations, check the clearance of the windows throughout the entire range of the
window’s travel.
• Check the available mounting depth before installing the speaker. Use care when removing
factory grills, door panels and factory speakers.
