PREPARING FOR INSTALLATION
NOTE: The tools listed below may be required for proper installation.
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An electric drill with drill bits
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Phillips-head and standard screwdrivers
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Wire strippers
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Crimping tool and needle-nose pliers
INSTALLATION PRECAUTIONS
NOTE: Proceed only if you are a qualified installer otherwise; let your dealer do it.
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Always wear protective eyewear when using tools.
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Turn off all stereo and other electrical devices before you begin.
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Disconnect the (-) negative lead from your vehicle’s battery.
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Keep the speakers in the package until final installation.
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Check to see if there is enough clearance behind the mounting surface before installing the speakers.
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When running speaker wires through sheet metal, be sure to use grommets to properly insulate the wires
from metal edges.
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Since these speakers utilize a unique low profile tweeter housing that has minimal tweeter protrusion,
original factory mounting cutouts can still be used with the factory grills in many cases.
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These PowerBass Autosound 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.
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For door installations, check the clearance of the window and roll-up mechanisms throughout the entire
range of the window’s travel to make sure that all obstacles clear the speaker structure.
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Check the available mounting depth before installing the speaker. Use care when removing factory grills,
door panels and factory speakers.
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