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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION: Do not mount the speakers in
the following locations:
- Where the door window glass comes in contact with the
speaker.
- Where the window crank handles or gear assemblies come in
contact with the speaker when rotated.
- Where the speakers come in contact with the trunk springs,
shock towers, or trunk lid.
- Where the speakers come in contact with gas tanks or fuel lines.
- Where the speakers come in contact with the rear window glass,
car wall, etc.
We strongly recommend that you read these instructions first be-
fore you commence speaker installation. If the instructions appear
to be too difficult, or if you lack any of the equipment necessary to
finish the job, perhaps it would be more prudent to refer the installa-
tion to a qualified, car stereo professional.
Ease of Installation - The car manufacturer provides at least two,
and possibly four, pre-cut openings in all cars. When only two are
provided, one is usually in the rear deck and the other is in the front
dash. Provisions for four speakers usually include two rear deck
openings and two door or dash openings. A car manufacturer picks
speaker locations that simplify installation and fit available spaces.
They are not always the best places for sound reproduction.
Using Factory Openings - The one advantage to using the factory
openings is you avoid having cut sheet metal, as the holes are pre-
punched. You normally have only to cut away thin plastic or fiber
panels that conceal the openings. Openings near the floor should
be avoided if at all possible.
Be Innovative - If you’re mechanically inclined, remove door pan-
els, dash, side panels, etc., and really get into the basic construc-
tion of the car. You’ll be amazed at the vast amount of good-to-
excellent speaker locations a car can conceal.
If You Don’t Wish to Cut Holes - Consider the hang-on or sur-
face-mount type of speakers. Just pick a reasonably flat panel, drill
a few holes, fasten a few screws, and you’re listening to stereo.
INSTALLING ROUND SPEAKERS IN DOORS OR
FLAT SURFACES
Most cars are factory-equipped with round speaker openings in door
panels, kick panels and occasionally, rear deck panels.
If you decided on a door location for mounting speakers, the follow-
ing procedure should be followed:
1. Examine the door panel thoroughly. Observe movement of
window crank (no power windows), door latches, etc. Obviously,
you don’t want to install a speaker where the arc of a moving
window crank (or electric window frame) would interfere with
the speaker grille. Avoid all areas that might cause interference
with the normal functions of the door assembly.
CAUTION: By removing the door upholstery panel, you may find
several alternate locations higher up on the door. Watch
out for window mechanisms; even professional installers
have mounted a speaker and then found out it interfered
with some moving part.
2. It is highly recommended that the padded door panel be re-
moved. This can be accomplished by removing the window
crank (usually held by a screw or “C” clip found behind the
crank), unless the car is equipped with power windows.